19 Feb

When LANEX ropes face frost: Czech technology tested in the extreme conditions of Antarctica

LANEX ropes are undergoing tests in Antarctica. At the stations of Masaryk University, they face frost, UV radiation and loads without laboratory trappings. The goal is to verify the stability of the materials and obtain data for further development.

21 Jan

From light smog to space: Antarctic mission will test technology and man

The Antarctic expedition of Czech scientists, which also includes experts from Masaryk University, will focus on light pollution, ionosphere research, and testing human resilience in extreme conditions.

20 Jan

Masaryk University is once again starting the year with an expedition of two teams to Antarctica

The Masaryk University Expedition 2026 is leaving for Antarctica in two phases, where 26 members will monitor the climate, the state of glaciers, permafrost, and local ecosystems, and develop scientific projects of university and academic partners.

25 Apr 2025

Návrat expedice z Antarktidy zkomplikovalo počasí

14 Jan 2025

Vědkyně Lucie Ráčková: Antarktida mi otevřela cestu do vesmíru

3 Jan 2025

Do Antarktidy opět míří dva týmy z Masarykovy univerzity

22 Aug 2024

The company NORTHMAN OUTDOOR awarded the trademark "Tested in Antarctica"

This year's expedition to Antarctica was equipped with the Svarog thermal socks, which can be marked with the trademark "Tested in Antarctica" based on the evaluation of consumer tests.

10 Jul 2024

The company COMET SYSTEM awarded the trademark "Tested in Antarctica"

After two years of testing, on Wednesday 12 June 2024, the company's CEO David Beránek received a certificate allowing COMETEO's product – Professional Thermometer Screen for Weather Station Sensor, to use the trademark "Tested in Antarctica".

24 Jan 2024

Právě dnes do Antarktidy míří 20. expedice Masarykovy univerzity

11 Dec 2023

How to stay visible in Antarctic weather thanks to SUNFIBRE® Technology?

In addition to their own scientific activities, scientists from Masaryk University will test SUNFIBRE ® – Wereable Active Lighting Technology from SCILIF s.r.o.

27 Nov 2023

Polar Explorers Accept Glowing Products and Thermosocks for Testing

The polar expedition from Masaryk University is heading to Antarctica in January 2024. This time, their activities will be illuminated by SUNFIBRE technology, and they will stay warm thanks to NORTHMAN thermal socks.

20 Jul 2023

T-shirts from a special set for the Antarctic Testing programme are available for purchase

The Technology Transfer Office has designed a special set of T-shirts that references the Tested in Antarctica programme. 

4 Apr 2023

Return of the expedition: scientists from Antarctica bring back samples and new findings

From the end of January to the end of March, 23 members of this year's Masaryk University expedition spent the Antarctic summer at the J. G. Mendel Czech Research Station on James Ross Island.

26 Jan 2023

New expedition gets special T-shirts and takes a weather station to Antarctica for testing

The next expedition of polar explorers will head to Antarctica on Friday, January 27, 2023, and with them will go to the icy continent to test a new product.

18 Jan 2023

MUNI magazine presents the MU polar station in Antarctica in a thematic issue

The issue includes an article on testing in Antarctica, which introduces the history of the Masaryk University trademark and the products tested.

18 Oct 2022

Expedition jackets received the Tested in Antarctica label

Presentation of a certificate for successfully tested jackets from the manufacturer Faramugo.