Dear Friends of Mathematics,

We cordially invite you to attend our 2nd mathematical trip to be held on 22 October 2016.
Meet at 09:00 at the tram station Zoologická zahrada in Bystrc.

We will go to Žebětín visiting Veveří Castle. You may choose to go 9 km or 13.5 km in the first part of the trip.

We look forward to see you.

Best wishes,

Jana Bartoňová a Jonatan Kolegar, organizers,
Jan Slovák, Director of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Dear Friends of Mathematics,

we would like to inform you that the beginning of the new academic year also means the beginning of mathematical trips! These are tourist trips for all students and employees of Department of Mathematics and Statistics where you can get to know the surroundings of Brno and talk about mathematics as well as about anything else.

The initial mathematical trip will take place on Saturday 24th of September, 2016. You are hereby cordially invited.

Meet at 09:30 at the endstation of tram no. 1 in Řečkovice. Our plan is a 20 km hike along tourist roads, partly rocky ground, partly following roadways, back to the starting point in Řečkovice.

More detailed description: starting in Řečkovice we visit Nature park Baba and cross it to reach Kuřim. - Leaving Kuřim we get to Babí lom and its lookout tower. Then we follow the tourist red road to Lelekovice and Mokrá Hora, then back to Řečkovice. You can end the hike in Kuřim (9 km) where you can get a train or a bus to Brno.

Take food for the whole day with you.
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Remark (about the origin):

The idea of mathematical trips is inspired by "mathematical trips" founded by Otakar Borůvka, famous mathematician of Brno and professor of Masaryk University. These trips were organized by mathematicians of Masaryk University and Comenius University in Bratislava in 1940s to 1980s.

Looking forward to see you soon,

Jan Slovák, Director of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Jana Bartoňová, Main organizer
Jonatan Kolegar, Trip consultant

Dear Colleagues,

I am inviting you to the informal meeting at the occasion of the Autumn Semester start.

On Wednesday, September 21, with small refreshment at hand, we could talk about both news and dreams. I promise answers to your questions. We shall meet in parallel in both common rooms for the students and employees (at the ground floor and the first floor), at 4pm. I believe this will be a good opportunity to talk and so we shall stay longer and it makes sense to come late too.

I hope to meet soon!

Best regards,

Jan Slovak
(director of the department)

Call for PhD fellowships at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Masaryk University

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Masaryk University  invites applications for fellowships for PhD studies,  commencing during the academic year 2016/2017 at the date depending on mutual agreement.

The fellowships in the amount of 14 000 CZK per month are initially for two semesters  with a possibility of extension, conditional on the student's performance. The candidates must hold a Master degree, or equivalent. They  should submit a letter of application accompanied by a CV including their study history  and a motivation letter to Martin Kolář ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) not later than October 30, 2016

They should also arrange for at least 2 letters of recommendation to be mailed directly to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before October 30, 2016. The successful applicants will be notified as soon as possible but not later than December 15, 2016.