The international QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 confirms that the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) belongs among the global leaders in fields related to nature and sustainability. In Agriculture & Forestry, it ranked 58th in the world, the best result among all Czech universities in this year’s evaluation. It is also the Czech leader in Environmental Sciences.

Against the backdrop of a ceremonially decorated auditorium at CZU, the inauguration of the university’s new rector, Professor Michal Lošťák, took place on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. Witnessing the occasion were the rectors of nineteen Czech universities, representatives of public and private institutions, members of the university’s academic community, and other distinguished guests. The inaugural act symbolically confirmed the rector´s appointment as head of CZU – a university with growing potential in fields of science connected to the challenges of the future.

A new self-service store, officially opened on the CZU campus on Thursday, March 26, 2026, offers fast and convenient shopping at any time of day or night. The advantages of this innovative concept include ease of use, easy accessibility, and safe operation.

Smart sensors, a private 5G network, and advanced data analytics tools enable the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) to measure energy consumption in detail and automatically calculate the carbon footprint of the entire campus or selected buildings. The project was created in cooperation with the largest mobile operator, T-Mobile. Its goal is to make data on energy consumption and emissions accessible not only to the university but also to students and the public.