The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague presents a new issue of its newsletter, offering a summary of the most important events and achievements from the past half of 2025.

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU Prague) will mark an important milestone this December — 20 years of its contribution to the educational and agricultural sectors of Moldova, and two decades of long-lasting cooperation with Moldovan academic and institutional partners.

A remarkable achievement for our faculty! Şeyma S. Celina, a PhD student at the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, has been awarded both the Josef Hlávka Award and the Prof. Stoklasa Award.

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences is launching a new Erasmus+ call for long-term study stays in the academic year 2026/2027. Students can once again apply for a semester abroad at one of our partner universities across Europe and gain valuable experience that connects education, research, and international practice.

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.