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MCYR 2026 brings together young researchers from around the world. Calls for abstracts and workshops are now open

The 7th International Multidisciplinary Conference for Young Researchers (MCYR 2026) will take place on 8–9 October 2026, bringing together early career researchers across disciplines to share research, foster collaboration and discuss innovative approaches to current global challenges.

Czech expertise supports the recovery of agriculture in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. FTZ CZU Prague joins new Czech Development Agency project

V etiopském regionu Tigraj se rozbíhá nový projekt podpořený Českou rozvojovou agenturou, jehož cílem je podpořit obnovu živobytí drobných zemědělců a posílit odolnost místních komunit vůči dopadům klimatické změny i následkům ozbrojeného konfliktu. Na realizaci projektu se podílí také Fakulta tropického zemědělství České zemědělské univerzity v Praze (FTZ ČZU), která do iniciativy přináší odborné znalosti v oblasti udržitelného zemědělství, rozvoje hodnotových řetězců a inovativních technologií pro venkovský rozvoj.

Student Competition in Evaluation 2026: Students Took on the Challenge of Designing Evaluations

On 7 May 2026, the 8th round of the Student Competition in Evaluation took place, focusing on developing students’ practical skills in project evaluation. The competition featured three teams—one from the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTA) at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague and two teams from the Faculty of Science, Charles University.

Think Global, Eat Local: FTZ Students Present at an International Forum in Vienna

On May 12, 2026, the international student event Green Plate Forum 4.0: Think Global, Eat Local took place at BOKU University in Vienna, bringing together students from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), and BOKU Vienna. 

ADVALUE Study Trip for PhD Students at CZU Prague (13–24 April 2026)

From 13 to 24 April 2026, the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences hosted an international ADVALUE Study Trip for three doctoral students from partner universities in Uganda and Kenya within the Erasmus+ CBHE project ADVALUE. The study trip focused on international knowledge sharing and capacity building in agricultural value chains. The programme combined structured academic activities with field-based learning through excursions to relevant agri-food, production, and research facilities, thereby linking theoretical concepts with real-world practice. 

FTZ welcomes new postdoctoral researchers - Tomáš Kudera

In the reporting period, the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague successfully completed a selection process for four two-year postdoctoral positions. The initiative aims to strengthen the faculty’s internationally oriented research and to support the development of innovative approaches addressing key challenges in tropical and subtropical regions.

7 Years of Cooperation in Zambia: From Research to Real Impact

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, cordially invites you to an exhibition on 12.5.2026, celebrating more than 7 years of cooperation in Zambia. Through photographs and field stories, it highlights how the combination of science, education, and practice contributes to strengthening food security and improving livelihoods in local communities.

FTZ Releases Annual Report 2025: A Year of Momentum, Growth, and Global Engagement

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (FTZ CZU Prague) has published its Annual Report for 2025, presenting an overview of key achievements, developments, and strategic milestones.

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