In cooperation with the National Museum of Agriculture in Prague and the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, the Ministry of Agriculture is organising the 11th edition of the educational competition Discovering the Secrets of Food – Do You Know What You Eat? for families with children and school groups. The event will take place on 2 and 3 October 2026 at the National Museum of Agriculture in Prague.
The ambitious DRIFT-FOOD project, which has been running at the Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources since 1 October 2020 under the European Horizon 2020 ERA Chairs programme, is coming to an end. It aimed to build and strengthen the Faculty’s long-term research capacity in food technology. This goal has been achieved: an interdisciplinary centre of excellence has been established at CZU, the University’s scientific and educational capacities have been strengthened, and modern food technologies have been made more accessible to industry and other stakeholders. The DRIFT-FOOD Research Centre was established at the Faculty. Although the project had to cope with several personnel changes, a stable international team has been formed whose activities will continue well beyond the project´s end.
On September 4, 2026, the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, hosted the first PH-CZ STARR (STrengthening Academic and Research Relations) scientific meeting, bringing together representatives of academia, research, and diplomacy to share experiences and explore new opportunities for cooperation between the Philippines and the Czech Republic.
From the language of plants and animals and the signals hidden within our bodies to communication between robots and a racing car. Science is the language through which the universe speaks to us, and the Night of Science is an opportunity to explore the mysteries of that language and try to understand it. The popular science event will take place on Friday, 25 September 2026, at numerous locations across the Czech Republic, this year under the central theme of COMMUNICATION. The Czech University of Life Sciences Prague will welcome visitors to its campus from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., offering more than forty interactive stations across all six faculties.
A drone surveys a crop, the data are rapidly analyzed, and agricultural machinery can immediately take targeted action based on the results. The AGRIP project combines drones, multispectral cameras, artificial intelligence, and a 5G SA network to enable faster, more precise decision-making in agriculture. The Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) has also been involved in developing and testing the technology.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has selected Ing. Monika Nebeská as one of the first-ever 100 FAO Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development – exceptional women whose professional and personal stories inspire others and help shape the future of agriculture, the food sector and rural areas. One of the leading figures in Czech agriculture, she also serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague.
On Thursday, 3 September 2026, the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences officially opened Lesovna, a demonstration timber building designed to serve education, research and the promotion of modern timber construction. Lesovna combines Czech timber, outstanding architecture and close cooperation with industry. The new building brings together cutting-edge architectural design, innovative technologies and Czech wood as a renewable material of the future. It was made possible through exceptional cooperation between the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague and partners from the forestry and wood-processing sectors.
Over the past few years, the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ) at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague has been developing strong scientific cooperation with the Philippines, particularly in the fields of animal science, animal physiology and behaviour, and wildlife conservation. The Animal Physiology and Behaviour research team has played an important role in building these academic and research links.
A study on the future of the West African giraffe, conducted in collaboration with researchers from the CZU Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, caught the attention of the prestigious journal Nature. The journal ranked it among the most interesting recent scientific papers focusing on Africa.
The very first day of CZU presentation at the agricultural fair Země živitelka in České Budějovice set the tone for this year’s exhibition. The Smart Landscape initiative, both in urban and rural areas, is the university’s flagship project. This time, it was introduced in the context of the regeneration of the Karlovy Vary region and solutions that can help cool overheated cities in the era of climate change. Over the following days, the CZU stand showcased a variety of smart solutions for diverse areas of life—ranging from plant health protection to natural cosmetics and the fight against the illegal wildlife trade, to forest management and technologies that can save human lives. Perhaps the biggest draw was the Hecthor II firefighting robot. Of course, it is impossible to showcase the full range of topics the university covers in a single exhibition stand. Nevertheless, from August 20 to 25, visitors were able to take away a number of inspiring experiences from the CZU exhibition and gain insight into research findings that have tangible practical applications.
The PROLES map application is a tool designed for forestry professionals and managers, as well as members of the public interested in the condition of our forests. It offers unique insights into current and future forest damage in the Czech Republic and represents an invaluable source of information for forest management in the 21st century. At the Země živitelka agricultural exhibition, PROLES was presented on Sunday, August 23 by the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, which developed this professional tool in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture. Read more in our interview with Professor Tomáš Hlásny from the Forest Risk Research Department at the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague.
How can the origin of meat be identified when it is no longer possible to tell from its appearance which animal it came from? Molecular genetics provides the answer, and visitors to the CZU stand at Země živitelka 2026 will have an opportunity to learn more about it.
A complete feed mix for breeding rabbits—developed in collaboration with experts from the Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources CZU and the Research Institute of Animal Production, public research institution—won the prestigious Golden Ear award at this year’s 52nd annual Země živitelka international agricultural fair. A CZU student also achieved success at the exhibition, winning an award for her pickled zucchini.
On the opening day of the international Země živitelka agricultural fair, the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague is presenting a topic that has long been central to its work. At its stand in Pavilion T, visitors can discover the latest version of the “Smart Landscape” concept, this time tailored to regions affected by mining in the Karlovy Vary and Sokolov areas. They can also learn how urban buildings and their roofs can be adapted to climate change at a time when cities can resemble blazing furnaces on hot summer days.
From a firefighting robot to smart solutions for cities and the countryside to sustainable cosmetics. This year at Země živitelka, CZU will present projects that showcase the wide range of topics the university addresses and, above all, how its research translates into practical solutions.
As part of CZU’s presentation at the Země živitelka agricultural fair, taking place from 20 to 25 August 2026, the university’s business incubator Point One will introduce three projects: Hyfo aroma diffusers, the Svět hmyzu insect farm, and the TexAgrona project.
The National Wine Competition has opened this year’s season with the evaluation of wines from the Bohemia wine region. CZU Winery achieved an excellent result, taking home two Grand Gold Medals for its 2023 Pinot Blanc and 2025 Riesling. Four additional Gold Medals were awarded to the winery’s 2022 Pinot Blanc, 2025 Müller Thurgau, 2022 Riesling, and 2025 Pinot Blanc. This year´s National Wine Competition champion in Bohemia is the 2023 Riesling from Vondrák Winery in Měln?ík.
A prominent Czech biologist and bioethicist, university lecturer, science communicator, writer, contributor to Czech Radio and other media, and recipient of numerous awards for his scientific and literary work, Professor Jaroslav Petr is a rare phenomenon in an age of narrow specialiZation—a Renaissance man in the best sense of the word. He completed his studies at the University of Agriculture in Prague in 1982 and, the following year, devoted himself fully to scientific research at the Institute of Animal Science in Uhříněves. His work focuses on reproductive biology and animal biotechnology. At the same time, he teaches at his alma mater, where he was appointed Professor of Physiology, Anatomy and Reproduction of Farm Animals in 2004. In his free time, he is dedicated to science communication and writes popular science books.
The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU Prague) has become a partner in the newly funded SmartSheep project, supported by the NAZV – ZEMĚ II programme. The project focuses on scientifically evaluating measures designed to protect livestock from attacks by large carnivores, particularly the grey wolf.
Pangolins are among the most illegally traded mammals in the world. They are hunted primarily for their scales, used in traditional medicine, and for their meat, which is sold as bushmeat. Although all pangolin species are protected and international trade in them is prohibited, illegal trafficking continues on a large scale and represents one of the greatest threats to their survival.
The CULS Prague Formula Racing team has welcomed a new addition to its stable. The hybrid single-seater, named Python, features a lighter design than its predecessors, a new hybrid system, bio-composite materials and a range of proprietary technical solutions. The eleventh-generation student formula car was officially unveiled on Thursday, 16 July 2026.
The CZU academic community has welcomed two new professors. In June, František Hnilička from the Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, and Lukáš Zagata from the Faculty of Economics and Management received the highest academic title at the Carolinum. Who are they, what are their fields of expertise, and what do they do when they are not engaged in research? We introduce the first of CZU’s newly appointed professors.
One of the largest open-pit mines in Czechia, the Vršany mine in the Most region, has undergone a detailed analysis, the results of which will enable responsible and transparent decision-making about its future use.
How can vehicles that exceed emission limits be detected more effectively, and air quality in cities be improved? The international CARES project (City Air Remote Emission Sensing) has found an answer. A research team that included experts from the Faculty of Engineering at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Czech Technical University in Prague tested modern technologies that enable contactless measurement of emissions from passing vehicles directly under real-world driving conditions.
