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Institute of Physics is one of the Czech Republic's most successful research institutions. Our international scientific teams work to push the boundaries of knowledge along six main research directions in physics – elementary particle physics, condensed matter physics, solid-state physics, optics, plasma physics and laser physics. The inspirational environment at FZU provides top basic, applied and interdisciplinary research and training for students.

Water World: Three themed Water Palaces for a great adventure, relaxation, adrenaline and lots of fun! Tropical atmosphere 365 days in a Year! On the area of 9150 m2, there are many attractions to enjoy and discover: 14 slides, wild water river, scuba diving pool, lazy river, Virtual Reality slide and Game zone, animation programs, several types of laser shows in the evening. The Complex offers large number of Food & Beverage Outlets and Pool Bars, serving tasteful cocktails directly in the pools. Sauna World: 14 different heating rooms & saunas, designed for pleasant, luxurious and unconventional sauning. The area is divided into 3 parts – traditional Finnish saunas, Roman baths with Peeling Bar and an outdoor Sauna garden. For cooling, there are special showers and cold plunge pools; for relaxation, we recommend whirlpools or relaxation zones with deck chairs indoor & outdoor. SPA & Wellness: The Complex offers complete regeneration and relaxation care for both body and mind. Our clients can enjoy a pleasant body care procedures, rejuvenating rituals, massages, skin treatments. Here you can find a romantic location where you can relax alone or with your partner in a fully equipped and serviced private Spa & Wellness unit. Balneo & Medical: Aquapalace B&M is a first class private healthcare facility providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation services. Rehabilitation treatments are performed by professional physicians and physiotherapists and are supported/covered by major health insurance companies. Fitness: A two-floor, spacious, fully air-conditioned Fitness center is one of the best equipped centers in Czech Republic. Whether you want to build muscles or lose weight, with us, you will hit each objective. For your workout, skatemills, cardio trainers, a stretching zone and top quality TECHNOGYM fitness machines are available. Perfect supervision of your progress will be provided by an experienced coach and nutritional specialist.

Techmania Science Center is a non-profit organisation established in 2005 by ŠKODA HODING a.s. and The University of West Bohemia with an objective to operate a modern science center in the city of Pilsen and thus motivate particularly young people to begin their career in science and technical fields. The science center was opened in November 2008. In November 2013 Techmania opened 3D planetarium, the first one in the Czech Republic. From the beginning Techmania is the leader in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education on the regional level and belongs to the top non-formal education institutions in the Czech Republic. Modern infrastructure, skilled professionals and involvement of key stakeholders of all sectors (education, enterprise, public administration) gives Techmania a great opportunity to participate in and influence education policies and strategies, not just regionally. One of the main goal is to strengthen link between formal and non-formal education, bringing schools, universities, companies and NGOs together and trying to empower science education in the Czech Republic. Techmania aims to approach wide public with innovative science education bringing awareness of the different aspects of science and technology via formal and informal teaching and learning. Innovation, forward-looking science education methods and making science attractive to youngsters are being focused very carefully. Exhibitions, educational programmes, workshops, experiment shows, popularization road-shows, public courses, speeches, conferences, science and media communication, teachers education and training, curriculum advocacy, best practices outreach. That is just a brief and definitely not-definite list of activities Techmania brings to life.