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. 

The world’s tallest tropical trees, which grow on the island of Borneo and reach heights of up to one hundred meters, are not more prone to water transport failure during periods of drought than shorter trees. Such is the finding of a new study published in the prestigious international scientific journal Science, with significant contributions from scientists from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague and Mendel University in Brno. The research refutes the previous hypothesis that their hydraulic system fails during increasingly frequent droughts. These tree giants play an irreplaceable role in carbon storage, biomass production, microclimate regulation, and biodiversity support.

At the end of last week, the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague welcomed two distinguished visitors from Prague-based embassies. Rector Michal Lošťák discussed opportunities for cooperation with the Hungarian Ambassador András Baranyi, while the Kazakh Ambassador Kairat Abdrakhmanov addressed the continuation of long-term projects.

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.