We are a sociological research organisation. We are devoted to analytical projects mainly in the fields of education, social problems and public policy.
We run an institute focusing on the theory and history of Czech literature from the earliest period to the present. We provide basic research on Czech literature in linguistic and territorial delimitation. We focus on literary history, theory of literature, research on literary culture or literary lexicography.
We provide cutting-edge technical education using modern technologies in the areas of energy, automation, robotics, manufacturing technologies including additive manufacturing, control and optimization of production processes and systems. We help industrial partners to innovate and increase their competitiveness.
We are engaged in innovative research in various fields - marketing, communication, education, human resource development and other areas. We measure brain responses, changes in brain activity and monitor visual responses or visual attention of the target group.
A technology transfer hub that aims to support and connect different players across the innovation spectrum. Main areas of interest are: energy, mobility, smart cities, ICT and Life balance. It then pilots and launches new technologies in these areas.
We carry out research in elementary particle physics, condensed matter systems, solids, optics and plasma. We carry out research work in the field of elementary particles in the framework of large international collaborations. We are involved in astroparticle physics. We work on the interaction of laser radiation with matter.
We are engaged in research on the composition and evolution of inanimate nature. We have a laboratory of analytical methods, environmental geology and geochemistry, geological processes, palaeobiology, palaeoecology and palaeomagnetism.
Research on Czech and Czechoslovak history after 1938 in an international context. Organisation of international conferences, specialised symposia and workshops. Publication of the journal Contemporary History.