From 6 to 10 July 2026, the Faculty of Science at the University of South Bohemia hosted an international workshop for the European DynaSun project, implemented under the Horizon Europe program – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA Staff Exchanges). The project connects scientists from Europe and South America dedicated to researching our closest stellar neighbor – the Sun.
During the five-day program, approximately fifty participants from partner institutions gathered in České Budějovice to present the latest results of their research and discuss current topics in solar physics. The expert presentations showcased data analysis from solar observations, studies focused on solar flares and coronal mass ejections, as well as advanced numerical simulations of processes taking place in the solar atmosphere. The program also included discussions on future collaboration among individual research teams.
The workshop at the Faculty of Science (USB) was already the third joint meeting of the DynaSun project partners. The next project workshop is planned for February 2027 in Argentina.
The DynaSun project supports not only cutting-edge research but also international collaboration, researcher mobility, and the training of young scientists. Therefore, an important part of the meeting consisted of presentations by PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, who had the opportunity to showcase their projects, discuss their findings with experts from partner institutions, and establish new scientific contacts.
The Faculty of Science at the University of South Bohemia is one of the partners in this European project and actively participates in research into processes occurring in the solar atmosphere. A better understanding of these phenomena contributes not only to the advancement of fundamental research but also to improving space weather forecasting. Solar flares and coronal mass ejections can affect satellites, navigation systems, radio communication, and power grids on Earth.
Alongside the academic program, participants also had the opportunity to explore České Budějovice and its surroundings, which fostered informal discussions and strengthened cooperation among the individual research groups.
Regional media also reported on the DynaSun project and solar research. A report from the workshop (5:21) was prepared by Jihočeská televize, and an interview about the project was broadcast on Český rozhlas České Budějovice.
