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Government Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries

The Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Cooperation to support the study of foreign nationals from selected developing countries at public higher education institutions in the Czech Republic. The deadline for submitting applications for the academic year 2026/2027 is 30 September 2025.

International Science, Technology and Innovation Workshop at CZU FTZ

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, CZU Prague is pleased to invite you to the International Science, Technology and Innovation Workshop, taking place on 23–24 September in room No. 116, FTZ CZU.

This interdisciplinary event will bring together researchers, scholars, and professionals from South America and Czechia to share insights and advancements in the natural sciences, including biology, agroecology, chemistry, technology, and environmental studies.

In addition to academics from CZU Prague and ESPOCH Riobamba, we are honored to welcome distinguished guests:

  • prof. MUDr. Vladimír Beneš, DrSc. (Military University Hospital Prague)
  • Ing. Jiří Musil, Ph.D. (TGM Water Research Institute, Prague)
  • RNDr. Lukáš Sekerka, Ph.D. and Mgr. Dominik Vondráček, Ph.D. (National Museum, Prague).

The workshop offers a unique opportunity to establish new forms of international cooperation, engage in knowledge exchange, and join inspiring discussions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Czech Botanists on a Study Trip to Slovakia and Hungary

In August, a group of Czech botanists set out on an inspiring journey through Slovakia and Hungary. Their aim was not only to explore local botanical gardens, but also to share expertise and seek new opportunities for collaboration. The study trip brought together representatives of the Union of Botanical Gardens of the Czech Republic, who visited several important institutions. The delegation was led by RNDr. Pavel Sekerka, Ph.D., President of the Union, and among the participants was the Head of the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences Botanical Garden, Ing. Anežka Daníčková.

Agricultural Cooperatives as Engines of Change: Czech Project Supports Sustainability in Cambodia

Cambodia is a country full of young people, energy and rapid growth. Yet with this development come new challenges: how to keep agriculture competitive, how to increase the added value of local products, how to make use of modern technologies – and all the while ensuring sustainability? These are the very questions addressed by the SmartAgriCambodia project, funded by CzechAid.

Harvest Festival at CZU Lány 2025: Celebrating the End of the Harvest Season

On Friday, September 5, 2025, the Czech University of Life Sciences (CZU) will host its traditional Harvest Festival at the CZU Estates in Lány. From 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., visitors can look forward to a festive celebration marking the end of the harvest season, with demonstrations of agricultural machinery and farm animals, presentations of university faculties, CZU Forests, and the university’s winery. The event will also feature sales of university products, refreshments, activities for children, and an evening concert with live music. Admission is free.

 

Waste as an Opportunity: Czech Experts Train in Cambodia

How can waste be transformed from a burden into a resource? In August 2025, Assoc. Prof. Tatiana Alexiou Ivanova from the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, CULS Prague, led a training at the National University of Battambang, introducing sustainable waste management technologies inspired by Czech experience.

From Biomass to Biochar: BRT Helps Kickstart Sustainable Solutions in Cambodia

At the turn of May and June 2025, experts from the BioResources & Technology (BRT) Division - PhD student and Project Manager Jan Staš and Postdoctoral Researcher Chama Theodore Ketuama - travelled to Pursat Province, Cambodia, as part of the V-BIOCHAR project. This initiative, a follow-up to the V-SOIL project, aims to introduce sustainable biochar technologies tailored for local rural conditions. 

Additional Erasmus+ Call – Study Abroad in Summer Semester 2025/26!

Do you want to gain international experience, discover new cultures, improve your language skills, and boost your future career? Now is the time!

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences announces an additional call for Erasmus+ study stays in the academic year 2025/26 – summer semester.

Applications can be submitted online until September 7, 2025 via this form: online application.

Step-by-step instructions are available here: How to apply.

Don’t miss this opportunity to study abroad – it may open the door to new perspectives and unforgettable experiences!

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