We’re bridging the worlds of science and art!

20.7.2026
It may be hard for some to imagine, but at Colours of Ostrava, it’s simply a reality. The festival’s 23rd edition brought together musical experiences and scientific discussion forums! From July 15–18, the unique industrial complex of Dolní oblast Vítkovice was transformed into one of Central Europe’s liveliest cultural venues. And the Czech Academy of […] Read article

IPM has purchased a new electric car

13.7.2026
As part of the “IPM Alternative-Fuel Vehicle” project, a new Toyota Proace City commercial vehicle with a fully electric powertrain was purchased. The new electric vehicle will be used primarily for the institute’s day-to-day operational and technical-administrative needs. Read article

Our ceria nanocrystals on the front cover of Nanoscale Advances

8.7.2026
The cover of the Royal Society of Chemistry journal Nanoscale Advances (IF = 6.3) showcases the research of Zuzana Šiška and the team within Assoc. Prof. Roman Gröger’s group at the IPM. Their paper, Microtron electron beam enables post-synthetic defect engineering in ultrasmall ceria nanocrystals, was developed through an international collaboration. Read article

Aleš Kroupa was elected chairman of the APDIC organization

23.6.2026
Dr. Aleš Kroupa has been appointed chairman of The Alloy Phase Diagram International Commission (APDIC) after serving a two-year term as vice chairman. Read article