The war in Ukraine has forced millions of people to leave their homes. Among them are students who had to abruptly interrupt their studies and seek refuge in neighbouring countries. In Moldova, a country with limited resources, they face the difficult task not only of continuing their education but also of adapting to a new environment, culture and academic traditions.

Simona Tomanová, a graduate of the Master’s program International Development and Agricultural Economics, drew on her experience with data collection for her thesis on labor rights and child labor in the cashew sector in Cambodia to contribute to the implementation of the SmartAgri Cambodia: Advancing Sustainable Agriculture in Battambang project, carried out by the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ) in cooperation with the Faculty of Engineering (TF). The main activities of this year focus on analyzing the current situation and needs of agricultural cooperatives in Battambang Province. 

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.

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.

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!

A new student-led initiative, the Menza Collective, is working to reshape how universities think about food procurement. The project SustainMap focuses on promoting sustainable sourcing practices in university Menzas.