From October 1 to October 4, 2024, representatives of the Universities—members of the consortium implementing the ERASMUS +KA 2 CBHE project “Universities Communities: strengthening cooperation” UNICOM N.101083077—familiarized themselves with the activities of the Czech University of Life Sciences (Prague, the Czech Republic).
During the study visit, there was an active exchange of experience regarding the ways to implement the third mission of Universities and the role of Universities as “catalysts” of positive changes in their communities and society. The event participants considered the strategies, initiatives and partnerships that had enabled the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague to make a significant impact on the life of the local community.
Achievements and challenges in implementing the third mission, as well as the conditions for efficient and sustainable cooperation were discussed. The organizer of the educational visit was Dr Hynek Roubik, director of the BioResources & Technology Division, and deputy dean of the faculty of Tropical Agricultural Sciences of the Czech University of Life Sciences.