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One of the most important gaming events in Europe and a feast for all developers, designers, and gamers, is coming: the sixth edition of the Game Access Conference will take place on 2 and 3 June in Hall P at the Brno Exhibition Centre.

In our “Robots, Made in #brnoregion” series, we introduce companies developing smart solutions for automation. As the Bruker brand shows, the usefulness of automation extends far beyond manufacturing companies – it can even make processes in microbiology laboratories simpler and less susceptible to human error. And the result? A simpler process of identifying microorganisms and preparing references for diagnostics and treatment of patients. 

According to the latest data, a total of €856 million went into research and development in the South Moravian Region. This is 3.2% of the regional GDP, which means the highest share of the whole Czech Republic. Such support for innovation is contributed to not only by universities and public research institutions, but above all by companies that focus on research and development. This results from the 2023 Data report on science, research, innovation and entrepreneurship in South Moravia.

You heard it first from a Nobel Laureate: #brnoregion should be on every student's radar. In the latest Hyde Park Civilization interview, Professor Richard Henderson recommended students start their academic career in Brno – the centre of research and development for electron microscopy. 

Christmas in the Czech Republic may seem the same as in lots of other countries. It's cold, the city is covered with colourful lights, a decorated Christmas tree, good food, gifts, and lots of meetups with friends and relatives. So what is so special about Czech Christmas then?

The second Velvet Innovation Conference brought business leaders, European and local policymakers, and innovation fans together to network and inspire one another. The two keynote presentations addressed various strategies for the sustainable development of global businesses to courage local companies in their sustainable visions.

In SIMU, the Simulation Centre of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University, students can learn from their mistakes and try out important medical tasks before contacting real patients. Find out what makes the state-of-the-art facility unique.