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.

The young researchers of the BRT are diligently working to increase the visibility of the success and potential of bioenergy sources across the globe. From Indonesia to Vietnam to Ethiopia and beyond, their efforts to highlight the impact and importance of incorporating renewable energy technologies are creating change worldwide. 

With this popularisation series, we aim to showcase the impact of our research on renewable energy in strategic countries around the globe. 

 

Enjoy reading the article below by our Ph.D. student, Manvendra Kumar! 

 

 

Imagine the future when waste from daily life generating in a huge quantity, from food scraps to agricultural residues but maybe it’s not an issue but could be a useful resource. Thanks to a technology known as "anaerobic digestion" (AD), this is not just a future technology but a reality.  

The 6th International Multidisciplinary Conference for Young Researchers (MCYR) returns on 9–10 October 2025 at the Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague. This year’s theme, Science and Innovation: Advancing the Path to a Sustainable Future, will bring together emerging researchers from across the globe to exchange ideas, foster collaborations, and drive solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges.

 

From climate and sustainability to technology, agriculture, ecology, and culture, MCYR offers a unique platform for postgraduate students and early-career scientists to share their bold ideas and make a real impact. Participants join from Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and beyond—uniting disciplines and perspectives in an inspiring, international space.

Recently, the BRT welcomed a new Project Manager Aishwarya Chaure. Read all about her firsthand account detailing her background and aspirations below! 

 

Hello and Namaste, everyone! My name is Aishwarya Chaure. I have been part of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) and the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ) since 2019. I completed my PhD here, focusing on the biological activity and chemical composition of Indian medicinal plants traditionally used in the treatment of pneumonia. I successfully defended my thesis in September 2024. I come from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India, a region known for its incredible biodiversity. Growing up in a community where tribal populations heavily rely on traditional, plant-based healthcare systems has deeply influenced my passion for plants, science, and research since childhood. This exposure laid the foundation for my journey into natural product chemistry, ethnobotany, and traditional knowledge systems.