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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.
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.
From Lab to Lecture: Strengthening Scientific Ties with Ukraine through Erasmus+
The Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) continues it’s fruitful cooperation with Ukrainian universities through the Erasmus+ Programme, welcoming scholars from across Ukraine for practical and scientific training.
As part of the Erasmus+ Mobility Agreement for Staff Training, the BioResources and Technology Division (BRT) welcomed Olena Yakhnenko, a lecturer from Sumy State University. She participated in a scientific training programme hosted by the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ) and BRT at CZU. Read about her experience below!
New Paper Published! Fertigation With Sprinklers: Food and Water Security on the Ukrainian Steppe
BioResources and Technology Division (BRT) Director Assoc Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubík recently published an article!
Researchers from Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University and the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague in close collaboration with colleagues from Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and the United Kingdom, examine the prospects of fertigation on black soils in the south of Ukraine using sprinkler irrigators
Precision Agriculture: How Technology is Making Farming More Efficient and Sustainable
BRT PhD student and junior researcher Adam Hruška recently wrote a think piece about how emerging technologies are shaping the future of farming through the lens of precision agriculture. Enjoy reading! Agriculture has come a long way from its roots of manual labor. With the growth of the world’s population and the ongoing effects of climate change it faces new challenges. Farmers are in turn looking for technological approaches to increase efficiency, maximize yields, and promote sustainability of the industry.
