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Erasmus+ International Coffee Brings Students from Six Countries Together at FTZ

What is studying at CZU Prague like from an international student’s perspective? What surprised students during their stay in Prague, and how does life in the Czech Republic compare with their home countries?

Exploring Medicinal Plants in Samoa: FTZ Strengthens Research Cooperation in the Pacific

What potential lies in tropical plants traditionally used in local medicine and nutrition? This was one of the questions explored by Dr. Marketa Houdkova from the Laboratory of Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology (LEE) at the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, during a research visit to the Pacific island nation of Samoa. The mobility was carried out within the Erasmus+ KA171 programme, with the main aim of strengthening cooperation with local scientific institutions and exploring new opportunities for joint research.

Shamonda virus: First documented human infection does not indicate a significant threat to the general public, says virologist Jiří Černý

French authorities have reported the first documented human infection with Shamonda virus. The patient, who had a severely weakened immune system, died in early October. However, according to virologist Assoc. Prof. Jiří Černý from the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU Prague), current evidence does not suggest that the virus poses a significant risk to the general public. Its potential impact on livestock, particularly cattle, is a greater concern.

Cambodian Delegation Visits FTZ to Strengthen Academic and Research Cooperation

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ) at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU Prague) recently welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA), Cambodia. The visit took place within the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility programme and provided another opportunity to strengthen the long-standing partnership between the two universities.

CZU Prague Ranks Among the Top Three Universities in the Czech Republic in THE World University Rankings 2027

The Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU Prague) has ranked third among Czech universities in the latest edition of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027.

CZU joins the European Sustainable Development Week. Explore the FTZ Botanical Garden greenhouses

The Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU Prague) is once again joining the European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW), a Europe-wide initiative highlighting activities that support sustainable development, responsible consumption, healthy lifestyles and environmental protection.

Can science be tasted? Meet the SMART Game team at the Night of Science

Can science be tasted? Yes, it can! Join us at the Night of Science on 25 September at the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, CZU Prague, and discover the results of the SMART Game project through traditional South African meat products.

Tropical and Subtropical Treasures: Discover the Plants Behind Our Everyday Lives

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences at CZU Prague offers an educational programme for schools, Tropical and Subtropical Treasures: A Journey Towards Sustainability and the Protection of Natural Resources. The interactive programme introduces pupils to the fascinating world of useful tropical and subtropical plants and explores their importance, uses and connection to nature conservation and sustainable agriculture.

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