https://prf.osu.eu The University of Ostrava (UO) is a public research university educating nearly 9,000 students in six faculties. cs https://images.osu.cz/grafika/rss/31000.png https://prf.osu.eu 144 29 The University of Ostrava (UO) is a public research university educating nearly 9,000 students in six faculties. https://prf.osu.eu/32994/join-us-for-a-geography-lecture-marathon/ https://prf.osu.eu/32994/join-us-for-a-geography-lecture-marathon/ The Faculty of Science at the University of Ostrava will, after a year, once again welcome specialists in political, economic, and cultural geography from April 20 to 24. Academics and students can look forward to a marathon of lectures and discussions at Hladnov (Chittussiho 10, Ostrava) as part of the International Teaching Week. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:42:47 +0200 News Aktuality https://prf.osu.eu/32868/new-mathematical-model-accelerates-the-design-of-industrial-lubrication-systems/ https://prf.osu.eu/32868/new-mathematical-model-accelerates-the-design-of-industrial-lubrication-systems/ An international team of researchers has developed an advanced computational model based on a neural network that can quickly and accurately predict the behavior of motor oil enriched with nanoparticles under heating and flow in demanding industrial conditions. This makes it possible to significantly speed up calculations required for the development of more efficient technologies. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:19:46 +0100 News Aktuality https://prf.osu.eu/32866/the-2024-floods-highlighted-the-vulnerability-of-the-hruby-jesenik-mountains/ https://prf.osu.eu/32866/the-2024-floods-highlighted-the-vulnerability-of-the-hruby-jesenik-mountains/ Researchers from the University of Ostrava have confirmed that even medium-altitude mountain areas are exposed to significant natural hazards. Based on field research and data analysis conducted after the 2024 floods, they identified the main patterns of debris flows in the Hrubý Jeseník Mountains. At the same time, they highlight the need for more systematic prevention in mountain regions that have so far been largely overlooked. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:03:19 +0100 News Aktuality https://prf.osu.eu/32765/doctoral-researcher-in-the-field-of-political-and-economic-geography-with-a-focus-on-foreign-interference/ https://prf.osu.eu/32765/doctoral-researcher-in-the-field-of-political-and-economic-geography-with-a-focus-on-foreign-interference/ The above-mentioned PhD position is to be filled within the framework of the project “INTERFER – Foreign Interference in the Context of Geopolitical and Technological Change”, reg. no. CZ.02.01.01/00/23_025/0008692, Programme Johannes Amos Comenius, call No 02_23_025 Social sciences and humanities: individual and humanity in contemporary global challenges. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:15:18 +0100 News Aktuality https://prf.osu.eu/32667/vojtech-jarnik-international-mathematical-competition/ https://prf.osu.eu/32667/vojtech-jarnik-international-mathematical-competition/ The 33rd edition of this traditional competition will once again bring together talented mathematicians from the Czech Republic and abroad. The contest will take place on 22 April in buildings of the Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:53:15 +0100 News Aktuality