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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.
Congratulations to Professor Le Dinh Phung - Appointed Rector of the University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue University
The BioResources and Technology (BRT) Division congratulates Professor Le Dinh Phung on his appointment as Rector of the University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue University (HUAF), Vietnam.
Professor Phung is a distinguished Vietnamese academic with extensive experience in animal science, livestock production, sustainable agriculture, waste management and rural development. Throughout his academic career, he has supervised numerous master’s and doctoral students, coordinated international research projects and contributed extensively to scientific literature in animal science and rural development.
A Long-Standing Partnership with BRT and CZU
Professor Phung has been a long-standing partner of the BioResources and Technology Division and the Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences (FTZ) at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU).
Over many years, this cooperation has developed through joint international research projects, scientific publications, knowledge exchange and staff and student mobility. Professor Phung has also contributed to capacity-building initiatives connecting Vietnamese and European partners, the joint supervision of doctoral students and the development of long-term institutional cooperation between Hue University and CZU.
Meet our new intern - Patrycja Rowińska
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 Poland, Patrycja Rowińska!
BRT Brings Applied Research Expertise to International Events in Ukraine
Head of the BRT laboratory and postdoctoral researcher Assistant Professor Dr. Viktoriia Chubur contributed to two international scientific events organised by Mykolaiv National Agrarian University in Ukraine. Through presentations addressing biotechnology and renewable energy, she joined international discussions on strengthening the connections between education, scientific research and practical application.
Bridging Education, Research and Industry
The first event, the International Forum “Integration of Education, Science and Production,” brought together representatives of universities, research institutions, public authorities and industry to discuss current challenges in the agricultural sector and explore opportunities for innovation-driven development.
A central theme of the event was the need to strengthen cooperation between academic research, education and practical implementation. By bringing together participants from different sectors, the forum provided a platform for exchanging perspectives on how scientific knowledge can be translated into solutions that respond to real-world needs.
Beyond the Laboratory: Exploring Sustainability in Uzbekistan through Erasmus+
To broaden and develop the professional skills of our team members and widen their scientific network and cultural experiences, the BRT encourages its students to embark on various internships, traineeships, academic mobilities, and development opportunities. These opportunities are connected to their scientific journey and enable them to have hands-on, practical and in-field experiences, which are critical to their future careers.
Our PhD student, Chhorth Chhiengputheavy, shares insights from her experience at the Tashkent State Technical University (TSTU) in Uzbekistan.
Enjoy reading as she takes you on her journey!
Visiting Internship Insights – Aissa Neyra
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 Aissa Neyra, a student from Peru. Read her introductory blog HERE.
Enjoy reading about her experience with BRT!
When I wrote my introductory blog, I said that I would mainly support the Communications team. That was true, but it quickly became only part of the story.
