What happens when 23 of the most gifted high school students from across the country, top scientists, and a program packed with experiments come together in one place? You get a week that changes their perspective on science. 

Professor Jan Banout, Vice-Rector for Strategy and Technology Transfer at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, took part in the international symposium Learning from Global Examples – University-Centered Community Development, held in the Japanese city of Shimonoseki to mark the 70th anniversary of Shimonoseki City University.

From Sunday 21 June to Thursday 25 June 2026, the capital city hosted the Summer Children and Youth Olympics for the first time in its history. The largest national competition for young athletes has been held annually since 2003 and is intended for athletes aged 12 to 16. More than 3,500 of them came to Prague, and for all participants it was an opportunity to compete in an atmosphere like the real Olympic Games – including the lighting of the Olympic flame and the ceremonial oath during the opening ceremony on Sunday, 21 June at the stadium in Eden.

An adventurous journey into the mysterious corners of science once again opened up to everyone who came to Vítězné náměstí in Dejvice on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. Visitors could take away a unique experience from this improvised open-air laboratory. The Czech University of Life Sciences Prague also presented its own scientific show at the event.

The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU Prague) and the Czech Agrifood Research Center (CARC) signed a partnership agreement on 10 June 2026, opening new opportunities for cooperation in research, education, and innovation.