Team news
Join us for MCYR 2025
The Multidisciplinary Conference for Young Researchers (MCYR) returns in 2025, continuing its mission to empower early-career scientists and scholars across the globe. Organized annually by the BioResources & Technology Division (BRT) with support from the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, MCYR is a dynamic platform that fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth in the research community.
With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary engagement, MCYR brings together young minds from diverse academic backgrounds to address some of the most pressing global challenges. From climate change to cultural transformation, this conference invites early-career researchers to showcase their innovations, exchange ideas, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.
Hydrogen Strategy Discussions: BRT Joins H2SCALE Meeting in Slovenia
BRT members Antoine Bercy and Dr. Viktoriia Chubur recently attended an H2SCALE Project meeting in Slovenia!
Read on for a firsthand account of the trip - from Antoine’s perspective!
The H2SCALE project supports the transition toward renewable energy by fostering the development of local hydrogen ecosystems in the Danube Region, particularly in Hungary, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, and Germany. In response to EU climate and energy goals, the project focuses on mapping production capacities and consumption needs for green hydrogen, integrating hydrogen into local energy and transport systems, and identifying investment opportunities. The initiative also addresses knowledge gaps and top-down planning approaches by promoting stakeholder engagement at the municipal level. It aims to strengthen regional innovation capacity, involve local actors from both public and private sectors, and increase public acceptance of hydrogen technologies.
Meet our new intern - Dave Umang
To broaden and develop our teams’ collaborative skills while offering visiting students the chance to expand their scientific networks and gain cultural experiences, BRT encourages students to join our team for internship opportunities. These internships aim to facilitate idea exchange, foster professional growth, and create opportunities for collaboration. Meet the new intern joining our team from India, Dave Umang!
Cross-Border Knowledge Transfer: SNAU’s Training Visit to CZU
In continued spirit of academic collaboration, faculty members from Sumy National Agrarian University (SNAU) visited the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) as part of the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Programme. SNAU members included: Svitlana Khursenko, Hanna Barsukova, and Viktor Onyshko. Their visit focused on innovation, knowledge exchange, and future cooperation in agricultural sciences and engineering. During the training, they had the opportunity to explore advanced technologies and innovative approaches developed by CZU colleagues in various areas of agricultural science and education.
BRT Takes the Stage at MATE University’s Research Excellence Event
BRT Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubík was recently invited to speak at a prestigious professional event hosted by the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE). The event, titled “Reproducibility of Results in Agricultural and Life Sciences”, took place as part of the Professional Day of the Research Excellence and Flagship Research Groups Programmes at MATE. The event gathered leading researchers, strategists, and academic leaders to explore topics critical to the development of science and higher education. There was a strong emphasis on reproducibility, internationalisation, and enhancement of academic reputation.
The program opened with remarks from Dr. Zsombor Boromisza, Deputy Director General of the Buda Campus of MATE, and an address by Prof. Dr. Zoltan Kovacs, Director of Research Strategy at MATE, focusing on the development of the research ecosystem and MATE’s positioning in international rankings.
Embracing Change & New Beginnings: Eduardo Duque-Dussán’s Next Chapter
It is always a bittersweet moment when a valued member of BRT moves on to new opportunities. While we will certainly miss Eduardo’s presence within our team, we are immensely proud to see him embark on this next exciting chapter of his career.
Dr. Eduardo Duque-Dussán has transitioned from his role as a BRT Researcher to a BRT Affiliated Researcher as he takes on a new position as a Scientific Researcher at the National Coffee Research Centre of Colombia (CENICAFÉ). His journey with us has been marked by dedication, innovation, and a deep commitment to sustainability.
