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🏆 Our PhD student Anna-Marie Lauermannová has received the Doctorandus Award for Technical Sciences at the Czech Head 2025!
November 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🏆 Our PhD student Anna-Marie Lauermannová has received the Doctorandus Award for Technical Sciences at the Czech Head 2025!
🚀 Big news from Prague!
Vít Svoboda from the Department of Physical Chemistry, UCT Prague, made it to the Top 5 finalists worldwide in the Dream Chemistry Award 2025 with his visionary project “From Molecular Chirality to Petahertz Quantum Computing.”
First ever finalist from 🇨🇿! 👏
Vít Svoboda from the Department of Physical Chemistry, UCT Prague, made it to the Top 5 finalists worldwide in the Dream Chemistry Award 2025 with his visionary project “From Molecular Chirality to Petahertz Quantum Computing.”
First ever finalist from 🇨🇿! 👏
October 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🚀 Big news from Prague!
Vít Svoboda from the Department of Physical Chemistry, UCT Prague, made it to the Top 5 finalists worldwide in the Dream Chemistry Award 2025 with his visionary project “From Molecular Chirality to Petahertz Quantum Computing.”
First ever finalist from 🇨🇿! 👏
Vít Svoboda from the Department of Physical Chemistry, UCT Prague, made it to the Top 5 finalists worldwide in the Dream Chemistry Award 2025 with his visionary project “From Molecular Chirality to Petahertz Quantum Computing.”
First ever finalist from 🇨🇿! 👏
🔬💡 Scientists from UCT Prague and IOCB have developed a photoswitch that rewrites the rules of photochemistry – its so-called triplet state lasts hours instead of milliseconds!
September 9, 2025 at 7:43 AM
🔬💡 Scientists from UCT Prague and IOCB have developed a photoswitch that rewrites the rules of photochemistry – its so-called triplet state lasts hours instead of milliseconds!
🌍 A major breakthrough in the fight against HIV! The FDA has approved Lenacapavir, a new drug developed at Gilead Sciences with a key contribution from Czech scientist Prof. Tomáš Cihlář – a proud graduate of UCT Prague.
September 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🌍 A major breakthrough in the fight against HIV! The FDA has approved Lenacapavir, a new drug developed at Gilead Sciences with a key contribution from Czech scientist Prof. Tomáš Cihlář – a proud graduate of UCT Prague.
🚀 New paper from the Department of Inorganic Technology, UCT Prague!
Prof. Fíla’s team developed composite PIM-1 membranes that efficiently separate CO₂ from gas mixtures – a promising step for cleaner energy and lower emissions.
Prof. Fíla’s team developed composite PIM-1 membranes that efficiently separate CO₂ from gas mixtures – a promising step for cleaner energy and lower emissions.
August 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🚀 New paper from the Department of Inorganic Technology, UCT Prague!
Prof. Fíla’s team developed composite PIM-1 membranes that efficiently separate CO₂ from gas mixtures – a promising step for cleaner energy and lower emissions.
Prof. Fíla’s team developed composite PIM-1 membranes that efficiently separate CO₂ from gas mixtures – a promising step for cleaner energy and lower emissions.
☀️The sun as a chemical tool
A team led by Prof. Josef Krýsa from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague is developing photoelectrochemical cells – devices that use sunlight for the oxidative removal of pollutants from water and the photoelectrosynthesis of valuable chemical compounds.
A team led by Prof. Josef Krýsa from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague is developing photoelectrochemical cells – devices that use sunlight for the oxidative removal of pollutants from water and the photoelectrosynthesis of valuable chemical compounds.
July 30, 2025 at 11:21 AM
☀️The sun as a chemical tool
A team led by Prof. Josef Krýsa from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague is developing photoelectrochemical cells – devices that use sunlight for the oxidative removal of pollutants from water and the photoelectrosynthesis of valuable chemical compounds.
A team led by Prof. Josef Krýsa from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague is developing photoelectrochemical cells – devices that use sunlight for the oxidative removal of pollutants from water and the photoelectrosynthesis of valuable chemical compounds.
🔬 What happens to a molecule in a few femtoseconds?
July 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🔬 What happens to a molecule in a few femtoseconds?
17th European Conference on Liquid Crystals 2025
Researchers from the Institute of Physics of the AV ČR (Dr. Alexej Bubnov, Dr. Vladimíra Novotná) and UCT Prague (Prof. Michal Kohout) organized a prestigious European conference on liquid crystals in June.
Researchers from the Institute of Physics of the AV ČR (Dr. Alexej Bubnov, Dr. Vladimíra Novotná) and UCT Prague (Prof. Michal Kohout) organized a prestigious European conference on liquid crystals in June.
July 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
17th European Conference on Liquid Crystals 2025
Researchers from the Institute of Physics of the AV ČR (Dr. Alexej Bubnov, Dr. Vladimíra Novotná) and UCT Prague (Prof. Michal Kohout) organized a prestigious European conference on liquid crystals in June.
Researchers from the Institute of Physics of the AV ČR (Dr. Alexej Bubnov, Dr. Vladimíra Novotná) and UCT Prague (Prof. Michal Kohout) organized a prestigious European conference on liquid crystals in June.
🎉 Historic success of Czech students at the International Chemistry Olympiad!
From Dubai, our high school students brought home a gold, two silvers and a bronze - in a competition of 356 competitors from 90 countries. 🧪🌍
From Dubai, our high school students brought home a gold, two silvers and a bronze - in a competition of 356 competitors from 90 countries. 🧪🌍
July 15, 2025 at 6:36 AM
🎉 Historic success of Czech students at the International Chemistry Olympiad!
From Dubai, our high school students brought home a gold, two silvers and a bronze - in a competition of 356 competitors from 90 countries. 🧪🌍
From Dubai, our high school students brought home a gold, two silvers and a bronze - in a competition of 356 competitors from 90 countries. 🧪🌍
🔬 UCT has entered into a licensing agreement with RWE Gas Storage West GmbH for the results of research into the safe storage of hydrogen and natural gas mixtures in underground storage tanks.
July 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🔬 UCT has entered into a licensing agreement with RWE Gas Storage West GmbH for the results of research into the safe storage of hydrogen and natural gas mixtures in underground storage tanks.
Summer school, university brewery and research on Caucasian plants 🌿🍺
The delegation of UCT Prague visited the Agricultural University of Georgia and signed a memorandum on new cooperation.
The delegation of UCT Prague visited the Agricultural University of Georgia and signed a memorandum on new cooperation.
July 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Summer school, university brewery and research on Caucasian plants 🌿🍺
The delegation of UCT Prague visited the Agricultural University of Georgia and signed a memorandum on new cooperation.
The delegation of UCT Prague visited the Agricultural University of Georgia and signed a memorandum on new cooperation.
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New publication out on the evolution of protein-RNA interactions. Put together with Klára Hlouchová (@sciencecharles.bsky.social) during a lovely Czech spring.
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July 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
New publication out on the evolution of protein-RNA interactions. Put together with Klára Hlouchová (@sciencecharles.bsky.social) during a lovely Czech spring.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Associate Professor Martin Kuchař was appointed Chairman of the newly established Advisory Committee for the Assessment of Psychoactive Substances. 💊
July 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Associate Professor Martin Kuchař was appointed Chairman of the newly established Advisory Committee for the Assessment of Psychoactive Substances. 💊
The UCT Prague team led by Assoc. Prof. Martin Kuchař developed rapid tests and certified methods to detect illegal substances in counterfeit and unregistered drugs – from SARMs to growth hormones.
June 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The UCT Prague team led by Assoc. Prof. Martin Kuchař developed rapid tests and certified methods to detect illegal substances in counterfeit and unregistered drugs – from SARMs to growth hormones.
🧪 Work from Prof. Radek Cibulka’s team featured on the cover of Chemical Science!
In collaboration with Adam Mickiewicz University, the team developed a new photocatalytic reduction system based on deprotonated flavins – derivatives of vitamin B2.
In collaboration with Adam Mickiewicz University, the team developed a new photocatalytic reduction system based on deprotonated flavins – derivatives of vitamin B2.
June 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
🧪 Work from Prof. Radek Cibulka’s team featured on the cover of Chemical Science!
In collaboration with Adam Mickiewicz University, the team developed a new photocatalytic reduction system based on deprotonated flavins – derivatives of vitamin B2.
In collaboration with Adam Mickiewicz University, the team developed a new photocatalytic reduction system based on deprotonated flavins – derivatives of vitamin B2.
🏅 On June 18, VŠCHT Prague awarded the Emil Votoček.
Medal to two outstanding figures:
🔸 Assoc. Prof. Michal Ďurovič – expert in conservation of archival materials
🔸 Prof. Jiří Kolafa – leading researcher in molecular simulations and physical chemistry
Medal to two outstanding figures:
🔸 Assoc. Prof. Michal Ďurovič – expert in conservation of archival materials
🔸 Prof. Jiří Kolafa – leading researcher in molecular simulations and physical chemistry
June 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🏅 On June 18, VŠCHT Prague awarded the Emil Votoček.
Medal to two outstanding figures:
🔸 Assoc. Prof. Michal Ďurovič – expert in conservation of archival materials
🔸 Prof. Jiří Kolafa – leading researcher in molecular simulations and physical chemistry
Medal to two outstanding figures:
🔸 Assoc. Prof. Michal Ďurovič – expert in conservation of archival materials
🔸 Prof. Jiří Kolafa – leading researcher in molecular simulations and physical chemistry
At the Regional Institute Europe 2025 conference in Prague, we proudly represented UCT Prague as a globally-minded, student-focused university.
Our chemistry show wowed the audience, we met over 200 high school counselors, and connected with institutions from 45+ countries.
Our chemistry show wowed the audience, we met over 200 high school counselors, and connected with institutions from 45+ countries.
June 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
At the Regional Institute Europe 2025 conference in Prague, we proudly represented UCT Prague as a globally-minded, student-focused university.
Our chemistry show wowed the audience, we met over 200 high school counselors, and connected with institutions from 45+ countries.
Our chemistry show wowed the audience, we met over 200 high school counselors, and connected with institutions from 45+ countries.
🎓 New professors from UCT Prague! 👏
On June 16, 2025, President Petr Pavel presented appointment decrees to newly named professors at the historic Carolinum in Prague.
On June 16, 2025, President Petr Pavel presented appointment decrees to newly named professors at the historic Carolinum in Prague.
June 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM
🎓 New professors from UCT Prague! 👏
On June 16, 2025, President Petr Pavel presented appointment decrees to newly named professors at the historic Carolinum in Prague.
On June 16, 2025, President Petr Pavel presented appointment decrees to newly named professors at the historic Carolinum in Prague.
🛠️ “Preservation is not about perfection – it's about respect.”
Michal Ďurovič, head of the Department of Chemical Technology of Monument Conservation at UCT Prague, has dedicated his life to saving written heritage.
June 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🛠️ “Preservation is not about perfection – it's about respect.”
Michal Ďurovič, head of the Department of Chemical Technology of Monument Conservation at UCT Prague, has dedicated his life to saving written heritage.
As of August 1, 2025, the Rector of the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Ing. Milan Pospíšil, CSc., will serve as Vice-Chair of the Czech Rectors Conference for Economic Affairs. Congratulations! 👏
June 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
As of August 1, 2025, the Rector of the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Ing. Milan Pospíšil, CSc., will serve as Vice-Chair of the Czech Rectors Conference for Economic Affairs. Congratulations! 👏
Where is the foundation stone of the Dejvice Campus?
Rumors had it buried in a contaminated tunnel under building A. Others claimed it was destroyed by mistake in the 1950s. The truth? It took a professional historian to track it down.
Rumors had it buried in a contaminated tunnel under building A. Others claimed it was destroyed by mistake in the 1950s. The truth? It took a professional historian to track it down.
May 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Where is the foundation stone of the Dejvice Campus?
Rumors had it buried in a contaminated tunnel under building A. Others claimed it was destroyed by mistake in the 1950s. The truth? It took a professional historian to track it down.
Rumors had it buried in a contaminated tunnel under building A. Others claimed it was destroyed by mistake in the 1950s. The truth? It took a professional historian to track it down.
🌍 Science from Prague making waves in the US!
PhD student Ing. Dániel Gardenö from prof. Karel Friess’ group at UCT Prague won 2nd place for best student posterat the NAMS 2025 conference in Nashville — the largest membrane conference in North America with 550+ participants.
PhD student Ing. Dániel Gardenö from prof. Karel Friess’ group at UCT Prague won 2nd place for best student posterat the NAMS 2025 conference in Nashville — the largest membrane conference in North America with 550+ participants.
May 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🌍 Science from Prague making waves in the US!
PhD student Ing. Dániel Gardenö from prof. Karel Friess’ group at UCT Prague won 2nd place for best student posterat the NAMS 2025 conference in Nashville — the largest membrane conference in North America with 550+ participants.
PhD student Ing. Dániel Gardenö from prof. Karel Friess’ group at UCT Prague won 2nd place for best student posterat the NAMS 2025 conference in Nashville — the largest membrane conference in North America with 550+ participants.
🌟 Researchers from UCT Prague, led by Prof. Zdenek Sofer, have developed a novel method for synthesizing MXenes 🧬. For the first time, Ti₃C₂Tx MXene was synthesized using carbon microfibers (CF) as both the carbon source and template, resulting in a unique tubular structure 🌐.
May 19, 2025 at 7:24 AM
🌟 Researchers from UCT Prague, led by Prof. Zdenek Sofer, have developed a novel method for synthesizing MXenes 🧬. For the first time, Ti₃C₂Tx MXene was synthesized using carbon microfibers (CF) as both the carbon source and template, resulting in a unique tubular structure 🌐.
♻️ Scientists from UCT Prague have demonstrated that even non-recyclable polypropylene can find a second life 🌱 – as synthesis gas and valuable carbon. Using high-power microwave plasma, they transformed waste polypropylene into syngas (useful as fuel) and highly reactive nanostructured carbon 🧬.
May 14, 2025 at 7:42 AM
♻️ Scientists from UCT Prague have demonstrated that even non-recyclable polypropylene can find a second life 🌱 – as synthesis gas and valuable carbon. Using high-power microwave plasma, they transformed waste polypropylene into syngas (useful as fuel) and highly reactive nanostructured carbon 🧬.
Fullerenes 🌐 hold great potential in fields like medicine 💊, electronics 💡, and materials science 🧪, but their practical use is hindered by costly separation.
May 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Fullerenes 🌐 hold great potential in fields like medicine 💊, electronics 💡, and materials science 🧪, but their practical use is hindered by costly separation.