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Relive the Moments: MCYR 2025 Recap Video
The official MCYR 2025 Recap Video is now available online!
The 6th International Multidisciplinary Conference for Young Researchers (MCYR 2025), held on October 9–10, 2025, at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), brought together a vibrant community of early-career researchers under the theme “Science and Innovation: Advancing the Path to a Sustainable Future.”
From inspiring keynote addresses and dynamic research sessions to the networking barbecue, poster presentations, and the awards ceremony, the recap video reflects the spirit of MCYR - a space where curiosity meets collaboration, and young scientists shape the future of research.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Visiting Internship Insights – Viktoriia Pidnebesna
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.
Recently, we hosted Viktoriia Pidnebesna, a student from Ukraine. Read her introductory blog HERE.
Enjoy reading about her experience with BRT!




