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BRT Mid-Year 2026 Newsletter Is Out
The BioResources and Technology (BRT) Division Mid-Year 2026 Newsletter, is out - bringing together the research, projects, achievements, and people that shaped the first half of the year.
The latest edition reflects another active period for BRT, marked by continued scientific progress, international collaboration, and the practical application of research. Readers can explore developments across the division’s core areas, including biogas, circular bioeconomy, sustainability, resource management, open science, and climate resilience.
Alongside these research highlights, the newsletter features key project milestones, team achievements, new colleagues, internship activities, and opportunities ahead, including MCYR 2026.
Together, these stories capture the people, partnerships, and shared ambitions continuing to drive BRT forward throughout 2026.
BRT Director Hynek Roubík Recognised Among the World's Top 2% Most Influential Scientists in 2026
Assoc. Prof. Hynek Roubík, Ph.D., Director of the BioResources & Technology Division (BRT) and Dean of the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ) at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, has been recognised among the world's top 2% most influential scientists in 2026. This international recognition highlights his scientific contributions and the growing global impact of research conducted at BRT and FTZ.
Hynek Roubík's research focuses on sustainable agriculture, circular bioeconomy, renewable energy, waste valorisation, climate resilience, and sustainable rural development. His work combines scientific research with practical applications, particularly in addressing environmental and socioeconomic challenges in low- and middle-income countries.
BRT Hosts Final OSIRIS Symposium and Consortium Meeting in Prague
From 5–7 October 2026, the BioResources & Technology Division (BRT) at the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), hosted the final symposium and consortium meeting of the Horizon Europe OSIRIS project. The event brought together international researchers, project partners and stakeholders to reflect on four years of collaboration and discuss the future of Open Science and research reproducibility.
Held under the title “The Legacy of OSIRIS: Open Science for Reproducible Research”, the two-day symposium (5–6 October) provided a platform to share key project findings, practical tools and recommendations developed to strengthen reproducibility across the research ecosystem.
From Prague to the Aegean: Presenting Phosphogypsum Valorisation Research at KOS 2026
Scientific conferences are an important part of academic and professional development, giving researchers the opportunity to share their work, exchange ideas, and connect with the wider scientific community.
BRT PhD student, AbdulAzeez Shobajo, shares insights from his experience at the 13th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (KOS 2026).
Enjoy reading about his conference experience!
The island of Kos, Greece, became the meeting point for the global waste management research community as it hosted the 13th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management (KOS 2026). The conference was jointly organised by the Unit of Environmental Science & Technology of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), the Global Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council, the Region of South Aegean, and the Municipality of Kos. The program brought together approximately 1,000 participants from academia, industry, local authorities, and policy institutions, with more than 500 presentations across twenty-eight oral sessions and a poster session of 190 contributions.
Visiting Internship Insights – Chin Hui Ween
BRT offers internship opportunities for visiting students and early-career professionals who wish to expand their scientific networks, gain international and cultural experience, and contribute to a collaborative research environment. These internships support professional growth, encourage the exchange of ideas, and help build meaningful connections across disciplines and backgrounds.
Recently, we hosted Chin Hui Ween, a student from Malaysia. Read her introductory blog HERE.
Enjoy reading about her experience with BRT!
During my internship in the BRT laboratory, I had the opportunity to work closely with Dr. Viktoriia, Marina, and Abdul Aziz on practical laboratory experiments related to anaerobic digestion. One of the main activities involved conducting pot tests and investigating the use of piezoelectric water in the digestion process. This experience allowed me to gain hands-on knowledge of laboratory procedures and a better understanding of how experimental conditions can influence biogas production.
As part of the work, we constantly monitored the biogas produced during the anaerobic digestion process and analysed its quality using a gas analyser. Although the experiments did not produce significant or conclusive results, the process was still a valuable learning experience. It helped me understand the challenges involved in experimental research and the importance of controlling and monitoring different parameters.
ADAPT-FIN Project Launches in Barcelona to Unlock Private Finance for Climate Adaptation
BRT’s newest Horizon Europe project ADAPT-FIN – Unlocking Private Sector Finance for Climate Adaptation officially began its work with a Kick-off Meeting held on 9–10 September 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hosted at the historic Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, the meeting brought together representatives from the ten partner organisations that make up the ADAPT-FIN consortium. The project is coordinated by the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) under the leadership of BRT Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubík, Project Coordinator.
Representing CZU at the meeting were BRT members Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hynek Roubík, Dr. Stacy Hammond, Dr. Viktoriia Chubur and Michaela Šrubařová, who joined partners for two days of discussions, presentations and collaborative workshops focused on establishing the foundations for the project’s work.
ADAPT-FIN responds to an important challenge: while climate adaptation can help reduce losses, protect assets and strengthen resilience, its wider economic, environmental and social benefits are not always sufficiently reflected in conventional financial assessments. This can make it difficult for valuable adaptation solutions to attract private investment.
Over the next 42 months, ADAPT-FIN will bring together expertise in climate adaptation, economics, finance, behavioural science, policy, communication and stakeholder engagement to develop and test new approaches for demonstrating the value of climate adaptation and supporting investment-ready solutions.
