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Meet our new intern - Katie Jacobs

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 the USA, Katie Jacobs! 
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Growing Olives in a Glass Jar: MCYR 2025 AgriSci-UA Winning Story

In the category AgriSci-UA: Applied Agri-Tech Innovation and Pre-Commercial Research, Pavla Přinosilová from the Institute of Genetics and Plant Breeding in Lednice, Faculty of Horticulture, Mendel University in Brno was recognised for her engaging submission, “Growing olives in a glass jar – heroism or madness?” Her story offers a creative, reflective look into early-stage agri-tech experimentation and the curiosity-driven research that fuels agricultural innovation. The winning narrative captures the essence of AgriSci-UA by highlighting how hands-on trials, unconventional thinking, and scientific exploration can shape the future of sustainable food production. 

 

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Happy Holidays from the BioResources and Technology Division (BRT)!

As 2025 draws to a close, the BioResources and Technology Division (BRT) extends our warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and a bright, inspiring start to the new year.
 
This year has been one of growth, collaboration, and scientific achievement,  marked by innovative research and meaningful contributions to sustainable bioresource management and technology development. None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our researchers, collaborators, and community.
 
May this festive season bring rest, reflection, and renewed energy for the year ahead. We look forward to continuing our collective work toward advancing science and technology for a more sustainable world.
 
Happy Holidays and best wishes for 2026!
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Frozen for the Future: MCYR 2025 BIO-CAPITAL Winning Story

In the category BIO-CAPITAL: Innovative Monitoring and Financing of Biodiversity, Olha Kruhliak from the Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics nd. a. M.V.Zubets of National Academy of Agrarian Science of Ukraine was recognised for her exceptional submission, “Frozen for the Future: A Family’s Story of Saving Ukraine’s Animal Heritage.” Her moving narrative blends personal history with scientific innovation, showcasing how biobanking, monitoring tools, and novel conservation approaches can safeguard biodiversity for generations to come. The winning story embodies the spirit of BIO-CAPITAL by revealing how technological and financial innovations can protect ecosystems and preserve irreplaceable genetic heritage. 

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Introducing 2025 PhD graduate, Dr. Adam Hruška

Dr. Adam Hruška earned his Ph.D. in agricultural sciences under the supervision of prof. Ing. Josef Soukup, CSc. (Czech University of Life Sciences Prague). His research focused on the computer vision driven weed detection. His research topic was ‘Use of artificial intelligence for the detection of weeds in crop stands’. Dr. Hruška has coauthored five scientific publications, participated actively at international conferences, and participated in a foreign internship during the 4 years of his doctoral studies. He has been a member of the BRT at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague since the third year of his studies.
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Connecting Research and Real Impact: A BRT Perspective from Tropentag 2025

BRT PhD student Hidayatul Fitri recently attended Tropentag 2025 in Bonn, where she shared her research on women’s roles in sustaining long-term biogas adoption in rural Vietnam and on enhancing biogas production through enzymatic pretreatment of rice straw. The conference offered a vibrant space for exchange, collaboration, and new perspectives.
 
Read her firsthand experience below.
 
 
Attending Tropentag 2025 in Bonn, Germany, was a genuinely inspiring experience. I was honored to have two abstracts accepted about “Women’s perspective on long-term biogas adoption in rural areas of Vietnam” and “Influence of enzymatic pretreatment on rice straw for biogas generation”. I shared insights into how women play a key role in sustaining biogas technology in rural communities. The discussion was insightful and vibrant; some participants and experts shared from other regions, emphasizing the importance of empowering women in achieving long-term success in renewable solutions. The conversation was engaging and dynamic; several attendees and specialists from various fields highlighted the crucial role of empowering women in achieving sustainable success in renewable solutions. To my amazement, my session drew a considerable audience.
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