Regional grant to support sustainable ammonia production
A start-up grant for doctoral students focused on developing catalysts for efficient ammonia production has been awarded to Biswajit Mishra from the CEET Materials and Envi Lab at...
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VSB-TUO played a key role in the success of the NANOCON 2025 international conference
Researchers from the Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET) at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava were among the main contributors to the successful 17th...
ASME Award for Martin Négyesi: International Recognition for Research in the Stability of Nuclear Components
Ing. Martin Négyesi, Ph.D. has received the prestigious Doug Scarth Early Career Leadership Award, presented annually by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to one...
FMT at SEMICON Taiwan 2025: Showcasing Materials and Photonics Research in the Global Semiconductor Hub
The Faculty of Materials Science and Technology (FMT) at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava became part of the official Czech national exhibition at the prestigious SEMICON...
VSB-TUO improves in 13 out of 18 indicators in prestigious THE World University Rankings
VSB – Technical University of Ostrava has strengthened its position in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Among 2,191 universities from 115 countries, it...
National Library of Technology webinars
The National Library of Technology (NTK) invites students, PhD candidates, and early career researchers to join our free webinars.
Scientists are turning urban road pavements into sources of solar energy
Harnessing energy from asphalt surfaces in cities through a special system of solar collectors and subsequently using it for building heating or water heating - this, in short,...
CNT scientists have been awarded a patent for an adsorbent for the sorption of boron compounds from water.
In June, researchers from the Nanotechnology Centre, CEET, VSB – TUO achieved success in the form of obtaining a patent for an innovative adsorbent for the sorption of boron...
FutureMold could revolutionise incremental sheet metal forming
Experts from the Czech Republic, Germany, and Poland are combining their expertise in additive manufacturing, materials science, and computational modelling with the aim of...
Matthias Beller visited MEL and praised the research and facilities in Ostrava
Matthias Beller, a world-leading expert in catalysis and organic chemistry from the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT) in Rostock, Germany, visited the Materials and Envi Lab...
ASME Digital Collection
Throughout October and November trial access is available to the database of electronic journals published by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
PhD student builds on internship at University of Trieste with conference presentation
Rudolf Ricka from the Institute of Environmental Technology (IET) at the Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies of VSB-TUO focused on developing photocatalytically active...
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science signs Memorandum of Cooperation with the University of Huddersfield
Joint research projects, exchange stays for PhD students and researchers, sharing of know-how, access to cutting-edge laboratories, and the connection of academic research with...
Fraunhofer ICT at the energy conference
Researchers and industry experts gathered at the 28th International Energy and Environment Conference in September in Ostravice in the Beskid Mountains. Organised by the Department...
World-class chemist Klaus Müllen appointed Honorary Professor
Klaus Müllen, one of the ten most cited chemists in the world (h-index 208), is a significant addition to the scientific team at VSB-TUO, the Centre for Energy and Environmental...
New laboratory at VŠB-TUO enhances safe human-robot interaction
The Faculty of Safety Engineering (FSE) of VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava has today inaugurated a new Laboratory for Safe Human-Robot Collaboration.
Czech researchers have developed living microrobots moving in swarms to trap microplastics
Researchers from VŠB–Technical University of Ostrava (VŠB-TUO) have presented an environmentally sustainable strategy for the removal of micro- and nanoplastics from aquatic...
CEET to host international conference on sustainable technologies with leading global experts
The EU-ASIA Workshop on Sustainable Technologies, an international conference bringing together leading researchers from Japan, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, China, Poland, and...
The meeting with colleagues from IIT Indore gave rise to further ideas for cooperation
New opportunities for scientific collaboration — including PhD student exchanges and shared postdoctoral positions — emerged during Thursday’s event, From Ideas to Impact: VSB-TUO...
Research using drones provides new insights into pollution from coal landfills
A unique study was conducted in Karviná, focusing on monitoring air quality in the vicinity of coal storage sites using unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). A team of scientists from...
Scientists Employ Quantum Material for a New Type of Battery
A new approach to developing advanced, lithium-free batteries and a deeper understanding of charge storage mechanisms in aqueous electrolyte using aluminum ions are the focus of a...
The Future of Medicine Is Being Written at FMST: 3D Bioprinting as a Tool to Fight Cancer
A highly ambitious project has recently launched in Ostrava with the goal of positively influencing human health. The project, titled HABIT-3D (Haemato-oncology Application of...
CEET Recognized for Sustainability in the Czech Industry Challenge 2025
The Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET) at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava has received a prestigious sustainability award in this year’s Czech Industry...
VSB-TUO ranked in the Top 100 universities advancing sustainable energy
VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) has been ranked among the world’s top 100 universities making a significant contribution to the development of sustainable energy...
Science and research in focus during international evaluation visit to VSB-TUO
An International Evaluation Panel (IEP) visited VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) this week to gain in-depth insight into the University’s operations and progress,...
VSB-TUO improves its position in the CWUR international ranking
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) has once again made it onto the list of the top 2,000 universities in the world, published for 2025 by the Center for World...
Microplastics as a source of clean energy? Scientists from the Institute of Environmental Technology present an innovative solution!
Plastic waste is one of today's biggest environmental problems. It pollutes the oceans and land, breaking down into microplastics found in water, air, soil, organisms and the human...
Scientists from Fraunhofer ICT and IT4Innovations advance coating analysis using machine learning
Scientists from Fraunhofer ICT and the IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava have repeatedly presented the results of their joint...
Materials-Envi Lab Strengthens Its Team with Experts from Top German Institutions
Two outstanding scientists, already involved in the REFRESH project, have joined the Materials-Envi Lab at the Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET) of...
VŠB-TUO to become a key player in membrane technology
Prominent Belgian researcher Bart Van der Bruggen, affiliated with the Catholic University of Leuven, is another significant addition to the REFRESH Energy Lab.
Scientific Writing Camp 2025: Young scientists join forces across universities and disciplines
PhD Academy VŠB – Technical Universities Ostrava organized the third annual SCIENTIFIC WRITING CAMP, an event to support the publication skills of young researchers.
Collaboration at the heart of the Czech-German Business Meeting
More than a hundred participants, over twenty presentations, and an exhibition area featuring more than twenty exhibitors, mainly from the commercial sector - marked the 2nd...
FIP Management meets Supervisory and Advisory bodies together
The first joint meeting of the Supervisory Group, Advisory Council, and the Management of the Fraunhofer Innovation Platform at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava...
MEL Fosters Cooperation with the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis
Radek Zbořil, head of the Materials-Envi Lab (MEL), recently visited the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT) in Rostock, Germany, where he delivered an invited lecture titled...
Scientists develop microrobots that use light to produce ammonia - a sustainable carbon-free energy carrier
Scientists from the international research group ADVANCED NANOROBOTS AND MULTISCALE ROBOTICS LAB at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB-TUO have come up...
VSB-TUO and the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics Sign a Memorandum
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) and the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) have agreed to collaborate on the development of breakthrough technologies...
Platinum single atoms greatly enhance superoxide formation in photocatalysis
How can we boost the formation of superoxide radicals in photocatalytic processes—essential for rapidly and efficiently breaking down unwanted organic substances in water or...
The Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies at VSB-TUO Supports Energy Savings through the EPC Method
The Energy Research Centre (ERC), part of the Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET) at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, has long been involved in the...
Collaboration with EMPA brings outcomes
The Materials-Envi Lab (MEL) of the Nanotechnology Center maintains a very close partnership with EMPA (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology). During a...
AI, Modern Industry, and Collaboration to Take Centre Stage at the Czech-German Meeting
Academics and representatives from the commercial sector in the Czech Republic and Germany will come together at the second annual Czech-German Business Meeting, set to take place...
Artificial intelligence can help reveal the causes of stress in plants
Scientists from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VSB-TUO, the Signal Lab team led by Radek Martinek, are involved in research that uses artificial...
This Year's Scientific Writing Camp Connects Young Scientists from Three Universities
Not only interdisciplinary but also inter-university collaboration will be the main focus of this year's Scientific Writing Camp (SWC), taking place on 23–24 April. Open to PhD...
Linking different lines of research is the most interesting and rewarding part of my work, says Professor Pumera
He is one of the most cited scientists in the world, has worked at prestigious universities abroad, has published more than 900 scientific papers that have received over 75,000...
Swati Verma joins VSB-TUO to develop materials for environmental applications
Swati Verma became part of the Materials-Envi Lab (MEL) at the Nanotechnology Centre, CEET, VSB-TUO at the end of last year.
Advanced materials characterization enhanced by cutting-edge techniques
Researchers from the Materials-Envi Lab (MEL) at the Nanotechnology Centre of VSB-TUO leverage state-of-the-art microscopy and spectroscopic techniques to perform complex materials...
Researchers from VSB-TUO get new laboratories and a test polygon for smart cars and mobile robots
Modern laboratories, workspaces, and a unique testing polygon for automated vehicle and mobile robotic systems will be established on the VSB-Technical University Ostrava campus,...
Defect engineering in 2D materials has the potential to revolutionize heterogeneous catalysis
Recent advancements in hybrid porous materials and defect engineering, promising for various electrochemical and catalytic applications, were presented at the Materials-Envi Lab of...
We have a good chance of making a groundbreaking discovery, says a PhD student from the EBEAM Project
Ondřej Sakreida, a first-year PhD student at the Faculty of Materials Science and Technology at VŠB-TUO, has joined the EBEAM project team. Despite needing to balance his research...
Researchers describe the mechanism of the synthesis of boron-doped graphitic carbon nitride
Researchers from VSB-TUO have outlined the synthesis mechanism for boron-doped graphitic carbon nitride in a study published in Materials Today Chemistry. A team of experts, led by...
A new method may enhance the evaluation of diffusion coatings for steel treatment
Researchers from the IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Centre at VSB-TUO and the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT have introduced a novel methodology for...
Artificial intelligence will help premature babies
The latest research by Ostrava scientists brings a major advance in the diagnosis and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity. With the help of artificial intelligence, they are...
Scientists find inspiration for unique robot in nature
A robot developed by an international team of scientists from VSB - Technical University Ostrava, Mexico and the UK may find its application in challenging environments, logistics...
The new CLARA research centre will use artificial intelligence, quantum computing methods, and supercomputers for neurodegenerative disease research
Brain research requires a fundamental change in research approach. Research teams from four Czech research institutes have come up with a completely new direction, teaming up with...
Workshop on energetic materials brings together scientists from VSB-TUO and Fraunhofer ICT
Scientists from VSB - Technical University of Ostrava and Fraunhofer ICT in Pfinztal recently came together for a workshop entitled Thermal Energy Storage and Energetic Materials....
VSB-TUO sustains global rank in THE World University Rankings 2025
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) has successfully maintained its position in the 1201st-1500th range in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings...
Atomic Antibiotics Developed by Czech Scientists Counter Bacterial Resistance
Scientists from Palacký University Olomouc (UP) and the Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO), in collaboration with colleagues from China, have discovered a groundbreaking...
Europe takes a quantum leap: LUMI-Q consortium signs contract to establish quantum computer in the Czech Republic
The European Union has taken another step towards enhancing the European quantum computing infrastructure by signing a contract for the acquisition of the LUMI-Q consortium's...
VSB-TUO Leads Prestigious International Project for Converting Biomass into Green Fuels
The main goal of the international MERGE project, funded by the Horizon Europe program, is to develop eco-friendly, easily recyclable, cost-effective, and efficient single atom...
Researchers from the Industry 4.0 & Automotive Lab presented their outcomes to date
Participants of the first Industry 4.0 & Automotive Lab (IAL) workshop for the REFRESH project, held at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the VSB-TUO,...
Czech researchers help find new antiviral agents
Over the last ten years, we have seen several pandemics. The Zika, Ebola, flu, and COVID-19 pandemics have significantly impacted global health, the economy, and society. These...
VSB-TUO researcher to explore efficient biomass conversion to biofuels with EU funding
The aim of the project, launched at the VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava with support from the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships program, is to develop...
Innovations in biofuel and ammonia production to come from recently launched MEL projects
The atomic engineering approach serves as the common denominator of two research initiatives stemming from the MSCA Fellowships CZ call under the Jan Amos Komensky Operational...
VSB-TUO and the Fraunhofer Innovation Platform set to feature at EXPO REAL in Munich
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) and its Fraunhofer Innovation Platform (FIP-AI@VSB-TUO) will participate in the prestigious international trade fair, EXPO REAL...
Machine learning for performance modelling of high temperature coatings for steels
Scientists from the IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center at VSB-TUO and the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT are investigating the potential of machine...
VSB-TUO has prepared projects for space research.
The Czech Path to Space project has introduced its upcoming activities, which will also involve scientists from VSB-TUO.
PhD Academy has prepared a number of changes, selected courses will now also be offered to supervisors
The PhD Academy at VŠB-TUO brings many innovations in the coming academic year. New courses and workshops will be added, but now not only students but also current or aspiring...
An excellent Australian researcher joined the REFRESH project
Professor Seyedali Mirjalili, one of the most internationally recognized and highly-cited experts in Artificial Intelligence, has joined the REFRESH project team.
Czech-German project to support e-mobility and the development of green cities
The GUMES (Green Urban Mobility EcoSystem) project aims to promote e-mobility as a key component of green cities. Since the beginning of this year, researchers from the Faculty of...
VSB-TUO improves in QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025
VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) has improved its position in the international QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025 (formerly QS EECA). This year's edition...
VSB-TUO makes its mark again in the Leiden Ranking
For the second consecutive year, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) has been featured in the international CWTS Leiden Ranking 2024. The latest edition assesses the...
Radek Zbořil Wins Prestigious Team Award for Scientific Contribution in Water Research
A prestigious international prize, the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW), awarded for outstanding scientific and technological contributions in...
Why EBEAM and Ostrava? Mark Rümmeli explains in a video interview
VŠB-TUO has gained significant scientific reinforcement. Since January of this year, Professor Mark H. Rümmeli has been leading the EBEAM (Electron Beam Emergent Additive...
Covalent organic frameworks can play a key role in sustainable energy storage
The progress in the development of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and their applications in energy storage devices is summarized in a review article co-authored by scientists...
VSB – Technical University of Ostrava earns spot in the THE Impact Rankings 2024
In the THE Impact Rankings 2024, which evaluates universities based on their efforts to fulfill the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), VSB – Technical University...
Energy Evolution: Materials and Technologies of the Future
The research program focuses on the development of advanced materials for sustainable energy and environmental protection, integrating materials research with physics, chemistry,...
The unique Fraunhofer innovation platform celebrates its third anniversary
Over the past year, FIP has made significant progress, showcasing growing collaboration between VSB-TUO, Fraunhofer Institutes, and other partners through various events. These...
VSB-TUO is among the top 2000 universities in the world according to the CWUR 2024 ranking
VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) has once again been featured in the international rankings by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), published this May....
Scientific Writing Camp attracted PhD students, including international ones, from all faculties
Higher interest from PhD students, PhD students from all faculties at the Scientific Writing Camp (SWC), international students as well as an international mentor - these are some...
German-Czech meeting connects academics and companies
The first German-Czech meeting, held on 11 April 11 at the Moravian-Silesian Innovation Centre, successfully facilitated connections between German and Czech companies and...
FIP Management receives recommendations from Advisory Council
The annual meeting of the Advisory Council of the Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Materials & Manufacturing at VSB - Technical University of...
NanoLumCat Ostrava Attracts World’s Leading Nanomaterials Scientists
‘NanoLumCat Ostrava–Revealing the Future of Light Transformation’ has brought together leading materials scientists from Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland, Slovakia, China, the Czech...
A prestigious project of the European Innovation Council aims at the development of a new generation biofuels
An innovative approach for the production of advanced biofuels, which responds to the global demand for sustainable energy and reduces dependence on fossil fuels, is to be the...
Scientific Writing Camp will once again promote interdisciplinary collaboration among PhD students
The Scientific Writing Camp (SWC) will support early-career researchers, their publishing activities, and above all mutual interdisciplinary collaboration again this academic year....
EBEAM Project Joins Prestigious DSL2024 Conference in Barcelona
The EBEAM project will join the 20th International Conference on Diffusion in Solids and Liquids (DSL2024) held in Barcelona, Spain from 24-28 June 2024.
FIP at VSB-TUO received praise from the Supervisory Group and a number of recommendations for further development
An evaluation of the performance and proposals and recommendations for the next period were the content of the meeting of the members of the Supervisory Group of the Fraunhofer...
The REFRESH project and Fraunhofer representatives meet to discuss next steps and collaboration
Representatives from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and the newly launched REFRESH project met on Wednesday at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava to share research findings,...
An international team of scientists from Oxford and VŠB-TUO described the methodology of neural networks based on electrochemistry.
A collaboration between the University of Oxford and the Faculty of Materials Science and Technology at VŠB-TUO has resulted in an innovative article published in Angewandte Chemie...
Strengthening international cooperation: the Faculty of Materials Science and Technology in India
Representatives of the management of the faculties visited renowned universities in India and also the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Delhi.
Registration for PhD Academy courses and workshops is now open
Registration for the PhD Academy courses in the new semester will open on 1 February. PhD students can again choose from a wide range of courses and workshops by lecturers from...
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering has new 3D printing technology
Before the Christmas holidays, the Department of Mechanical Technology acquired a new robotic laser device for its inventory. The LMD (Laser Metal Deposition) technology, or the...
Machine learning helps develop protective coatings for steel materials
Scientists from the IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center at VSB-TUO and the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT are currently working on the integration of...
An international collaboration will result in a prototype thermal energy storage system
Another outcome of the collaboration between VSB-TUO and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is the NewHeatIntegrated project. This initiative focuses on advancements in thermal energy...
VSB-TUO starts development of nanomaterials using a pioneering method thanks to a European project
The pioneering EBEAM (Electron Beam Emergent Additive Manufacturing) project, which aims to push the boundaries of materials research, has been officially launched today at the...
Simulator of railway track conditions can help enhance railway safety
Virtualisation of railway conditions and implementation of test rides in a laboratory environment. The software simulator, developed by National Supercomputing Center...
First meeting of the International Scientific Council of the MATUR project
At the end of last year, the first meeting of the International Science Advisory Board (ISAB) for the MATUR - Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Development project took...
VSB-TUO is included in the global sustainability ranking
A total of ten Czech universities made it into the QS Sustainability Ranking 2024, marking an increase of six from the previous year. Among the newcomers is VSB – Technical...
CEET Workshop brought a summary of successes and a few surprises
E pluribus unum, meaning one out of many or the unity in diversity. This proverb became the motto of the third Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET) Workshop at...
A Hybrid System Ensures User Comfort and More Affordable Heating for Family Homes and Industrial Buildings
A heat pump and a pellet boiler combined into one device, enhanced with an intelligent control unit — this, in short, describes the hybrid heat source developed by researchers from...
CEET VSB-TUO Celebrates Victory in Applied Research for 2022
The ceremonial awarding of prizes at the recent meeting of the Scientific Council, held on November 16, 2023, was a significant moment for colleagues from the Research Energy...
A microporous adsorbent of harmful substances can be prepared from scrap tyres
In their new study, CEET researchers have presented a way to turn waste into a useful product.
Battery development and testing on internship in Turkey
CNT scientists, as well as PhD students in nanotechnology study program, are working with their colleagues in Turkey to develop safer battery prototypes.
University delegates return inspired and with collaborative ideas after visiting Fraunhofer ICT
In late September, the Rector's College visited the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT in Pfinztal, Germany, a valued partner of the Fraunhofer Innovation Platform...
The CPIT team has received a prestigious award from the Japan Institute of Metals and Materials
Professors B. Strnadel, H. Fukotomi, O. Umezawa and E. Kobayasi have been awarded the Japan Institute of Metals and Materials (JIM) Best Research Achievement Award for 2021.
VSB-TUO has improved its position in the THE World University Rankings
This year, despite the competition and an increased number of participating institutions—1904 universities from 108 countries, over 100 more than the previous year, VSB – Technical...
Research of the Nanotechnology Centre presented at NanoCzech Liberec 2023
The NanoCzech Liberec 2023 conference, the first edition of which took place on 27 September, offered a meeting place for nanotechnology companies and interest organisations,...
The MATUR project has completed its first meeting with representatives from research teams.
The first meeting of the representatives of the MATUR project research teams, which received support from the Jan Amos Komenský Operational Programme in the Top Research Challenge,...
Continuous in situ measurement of photocatalytic efficiency of powder materials in liquid dispersions by optical absorption method
Scientists from the CEET Nanotechnology Centre presented a new way to measure the photocatalytic activity of nanomaterials at the 15th European Congress on Catalysis.
Elite Project Enables VSB-TUO Scientists to Develop Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Development
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava has succeeded in the prestigious Johannes Amos Comenius Programme (P JAC). With a grant of CZK 464 million, scientists led by the the Faculty...
VSB – Technical University of Ostrava makes its first appearance in the CWTS Leiden Ranking
For the first time ever, VSB-TUO has made it into the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2023. The latest edition evaluates the scientific performance of over 1,400 universities from 72...
ExPEDite: Smart grids and energy effectiveness for future
Scientists from Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET) of VSB-Technical University of Ostrava acquired significant project named ExPEDite. This project focused on...
ERA Chairs project led by Mark Rümmeli will bring groundbreaking research and a new team
Renowned materials scientist, Mark H. Rümmeli, is set to establish an international research team at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) to utilise electron beams to...
Collaboration within the Fraunhofer Innovation Platform is now also highlighted in the newsletter
The Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Applied Artificial Intelligence for Materials and Manufacturing at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (FIP-AI@VSB-TUO), a partnership of...
VSB-TUO researchers respond to demand for sustainable geothermal energy
How to extract energy from the rock environment beneath the Earth's surface and utilise it, for example, for heating buildings? Scientists at VSB-TUO have been working on this...
The PhD Academy has had a successful year, showcasing its achievements both domestically and internationally.
Although the PhD Academy of the VSB-TUO is just concluding its second year, some of its events have already established a new tradition. Throughout this academic year, the unique...
Academic writing expert Dana Driscoll shares her experience in a series of workshops
Academic writing expert and director of the Jones-White Writing Centre at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Dana Lynn Driscoll, will once again share her expertise with...
Fraunhofer Innovation Platform celebrates two years of its existence
The Fraunhofer Innovation Platform FIP-AI@VSB-TUO is marking its second anniversary with a series of accomplishments. Over the past two years, FIP-AI@VSB-TUO has submitted 16 joint...
The FIP Academy's fruitful journey: eight webinars fostered knowledge exchange this academic year
The FIP Academy's eighth webinar concluded programme with expert speakers – Clemens Possel from the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology and Michal Kravčenko from the...
The Nanotechnology Centre's astonishing journey; former director applauds its progress
Pavla Čapková, a materials scientist at Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, has a professional connection to VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO). She...
NanoOstrava 2023: a captivating fusion of cutting-edge lectures and industrial splendour
NanoOstrava 2023 left participants in awe: esteemed speakers and the breath-taking setting of the Lower Vítkovice area received praise. While the 8th edition of the conference...
Celebrate the International Children's Day with Science: Join the FIP Academy Webinar!
The final webinar of this academic year will be held on 1 June. The webinar will feature Clemens Possel from the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT and Michal...
Advancements in nanotechnology for sustainable energy and environmental solutions are being showcased at NanoOstrava 2023
With the subtitle "Energy and the Environment," the eighth edition of the NanoOstrava Conference began on Tuesday. The Conference is traditionally organised by the Nanotechnology...
Exploring sustainable energy technologies: insights from the FIP Academy webinar
How to get heat from sustainable sources and can photocatalysis be used to solve the climate crisis? Participants in the May FIP Academy webinar pondered these questions. Research...
A Japanese expert specialising in materials science will give a lecture not only on science
A lecture by Osamu Umezawa, an expert in materials science, will be held on May 4. During the lecture, he will discuss how materials behave at extremely low temperatures, share...
Werner von Siemens Awards for 2022 also went to VSB-TUO.
In the 25th anniversary edition of the Werner von Siemens Awards for 2022, which recognizes the best students, young researchers, and teachers in technical and natural science...
Nitrous oxide removal catalysts are protected by a European patent
A new method for the preparation of catalysts for the removal of nitrous oxide (N2O) from industrial waste gases has been developed by scientists from the Centre for...