Cambodia’s agriculture is a limitless source of various plant-based food commodities and their value chain all the way to the costumers is full of hurdles how to prolong their shelf life and how to process them so that they get to the plate in their best form possible. And in which cover, because packaging is not just about looks – it is about culture, sustainability and market success. These were the key messages from the recent five-day training on “Processing, Storage, Packaging & Marketing of Plant-Based Products” held at the National University of Battambang (NUBB). The training brought together 30 professionals and students from Cambodia’s agrifood sector to explore how better processing and packaging can transform local food systems. 

On 10 November 2025, Neha Gupta was honored at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague for her exceptional doctoral research titled “Effect of Artificial Polyploidization on the Biological Activities of Medicinal and Ornamental Plants.”

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences invites all Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students to take part in the FTZ Science Slam – a competition where each participant has five minutes to explain the essence of their research in an engaging and accessible way.

Representatives from FTZ took part in the ELLS 2025 General Assembly and Forum, held in Sweden from 13–15 November. Colleagues from the International Office and the Study Administration Office attended a variety of lectures and seminars focused on improving services for students, exchanging experiences, and strengthening collaboration across the Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS) network. 

In mid-November, representatives of the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences travelled to Southeast Asia to present the faculty’s study programmes and research activities at two major education fairs – first in Cambodia, then in Thailand. The trip to Phnom Penh and Bangkok offered not only the opportunity to meet prospective students, but also to strengthen long-term partnerships, reconnect with alumni, and share expertise in a region where sustainable agriculture, natural resource protection and development remain key priorities.

In September 2025, Mohan Krishna Chowdry Avilineni successfully defended his thesis with Excellence and Honours at the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, becoming the very first graduate of the Erasmus Mundus Global Forestry (GLOFOR) programme at CZU Prague. During his studies, he completed company internships, was a research member of the EU Horizon Invest4Nature project and presented his Nepal field school research at the Tropentag 2025 conference in Bonn, gaining valuable international experience across several European universities. Today, he has already started his professional journey as a Carbon Project Manager in Prague. In this interview, he shares his study experience, career path, and advice for future GLOFOR students.

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), recently had the honor of welcoming three colleagues from Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Thailand, within the framework of the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project coordinated by Ing. Petra Chaloupková, Ph.D., dr. h.c., Vice-Dean for International Relations.

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, warmly invites prospective students, parents and the general public to its Open Day, held on Friday, 21 November 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.