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(PR, Brno, May 7, 2026) On May 5, 2026, the Faculty of Information Technology at the Brno University of Technology (FIT VUT) hosted the twelfth edition of the popular student project showcase Excel@FIT. …

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, RNDr. Martin Trnečka, Ph.D. delivered his public habilitation lecture at FIT, Brno University of Technology. The title? “Boolean Matrix Factorization.” Martin Trnečka specializes in the field of data analysis. …

Few mobile apps are as widely used in the Czech Republic. Záchranka has already been downloaded more than 3.5 million times. Over 100 people use it daily, with a total of more than 220,000 contacts made so far. …

Experts from the Faculty of Information Technology at Brno University of Technology have long been at the forefront of research in the field of cybersecurity, specifically in the areas of network traffic security, cryptocurrencies, the dark web, and the misuse of AI. …

Every Monday afternoon, you might come across a group of high school students at FIT. In the robotics lab, they’re discovering a world that remains hidden to the vast majority of their peers. They’re members of the STEAM Club, which is held at our faculty during the summer semester thanks to Dr. …

Since last year, an interesting international project called FactDeMice has been underway at the Faculty of Information Technology. Broadly speaking, it focuses on the field of fact-checking—verifying facts based on textual evidence, detecting fake reviews, and automatically extracting misleading claims. …

For many years, FIT VUT has run a program to support student creativity and entrepreneurship called Star(t)up@FIT. However, entrepreneurship is not synonymous with running a business. It is a mindset characterized by proactivity and creativity, as well as a desire to work on projects and realize one’s potential through them. …

Bc. Matúš Nosko, a final-year Master’s student at FIT BUT (Brno University of Technology) and co-founder of the successful companies MaNoSens and Guardexy. Even during his studies, he managed to bridge the gap between business and academia. …

Today, she works as a Machine Learning Engineer, connecting AI development teams across the globe. Yet, in the beginning, FIT alumna Kateřina Vrána doubted whether studying IT was even for her. "I am proud that I've come from those initial fears at the start of my studies to where I am now—and that I am working on …

On Friday, February 27, 2026, Ing. Vojtěch Mrázek, Ph.D., delivered his public habilitation lecture entitled „Energy-efficient neural networks for embedded systems“. Evolutionary optimization of neural network accelerators – the topic of Mrázek's habilitation thesis summarizes well the author's scientific journey to date. …

At the end of last year, a prestigious European project with significant participation from faculty experts expanded its application activities at FIT BUT. Moreover, this is the first ISF (Internal Security Fund) project to appear at BUT, according to our data. …

He only graduated from FIT in 2024, yet he already has a wealth of professional experience – from academic research and a leadership position in a startup to working for a multinational corporation. Today, his work primarily revolves around Artificial Intelligence. …

Lectures by leading experts, networking, and sports – this is the mix of the program of the now traditional High Visual Computing conference, also known as HiVisComp. This mix has ensured the event's popularity among the community and specialized companies. …

(PR, Brno, January 22, 2026) Brno University of Technology joined the largest professional platform developing AI in the Czech Republic on 22 January. The membership of BUT in the Czech Association of Artificial Intelligence (ČAUI) was officially confirmed by the signatures of BUT Vice-Rector Martin Weiter and the …

The Faculty of Information Technology has once again scored highly in the Minister of the Interior Award for Exceptional Achievements in Security Development. Following last year's victory by Dr. Vladimír Veselý's team (project BAZAR: Building a community on the issue of cashless dark markets), the same success was …

From piano and choir singing to solving differential equations. Gabriela Nečasová's story shows that a successful path to computer science can also lead from the humanities and arts. In an open interview, she looks back on her unconventional start at FIT VUT, her challenging journey through doctoral studies, and the moments of crisis that shaped her perseverance. …