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Minister of Health Visits MENDELU, Discussions Focus on…

The Minister of Health, Adam Vojtěch, visited Mendel University in Brno. Together with Rector Martin Klimánek and Vice-Rector Jiří Skládanka, he discussed opportunities for collaboration in the areas of diet, nutrition for children and seniors, as well as nutrition for people with health limitations. “Connecting science, education, and public policy is essential to ensure high-quality and…

9. 4. 2026

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Introducing plant biodiversity as a key to a better life for us, humans, and…

A team of staff members from four partner institutions — the National Agricultural and Food Centre (NPPC), BROZ – Conservation Association, Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU), and the National Centre for Agricultural and Food Research (CARC) —…

8. 4. 2026
High School Students Tried University Life Firsthand: Faculty of Horticulture…

What is it like to study at a university? That is exactly what high school students had the opportunity to experience during the “University Student for 2 Days” event, organized by the Faculty of Horticulture at Mendel University in Brno, in…

13. 3. 2026
Orchids and tropical butterflies can be այցելited in the second half of March…

The Botanical Garden and Arboretum of MENDELU received a gold medal for its exhibition and five silver and six bronze medals for its plants at the International Orchid Exhibition in Vienna. It succeeded in competition with thirty other exhibitors…

9. 3. 2026
University opens a new MENDELU SHOP in Building X

A new MENDELU SHOP is ceremonially opening on the ground floor of Building X, where visitors will be able to purchase university merchandise such as hoodies and T-shirts. A new category of promotional items is the Green Choice collection, featuring…

27. 2. 2026
A new branch of the University of the Third Age opens in Brno-Komín

Mendel University in Brno, in cooperation with the Brno-Komín city district, is opening a new branch of the University of the Third Age. This is the very first U3A MENDELU branch located directly within the city of Brno outside the university…

17. 2. 2026
Last year’s fish die-off in the Dyje River was caused by a lack of oxygen,…

Last year’s fish die-off in the Dyje River near the village of Bulhary in the Břeclav region was most likely caused by a combination of factors. The main one was a lack of oxygen. However, high water temperatures and toxic foam formed by…

16. 2. 2026
The opportunity to nominate inspiring individuals for the Josef Vavroušek Award…

For the thirtieth time this year, the Josef Vavroušek Awards are being presented, recognizing outstanding individuals who actively contribute to the protection of nature and the environment. You can nominate both individuals and young inspiring…

13. 2. 2026
Lecture highlighted the risks of grapevine flavescence dorée for Czech…

At a professional lecture, participants were introduced to the issue of the quarantine phytoplasma grapevine flavescence dorée (Grapevine flavescence dorée phytoplasma, GFDP), which represents a significant risk to Czech viticulture. The lecture…

12. 2. 2026
Antioxidants in Waste Materials Can Be Used in Food Production and Plant…

A research team from the Faculty of Horticulture is studying antioxidants in waste materials, particularly in woody plants. Plant waste can often contain higher amounts of selected antioxidants than common foods, and these substances can be used…

4. 2. 2026

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Why study at the Faculty of Horticulture?

Join us to embark on a meaningful journey towards a healthier and happier life and enjoy that ride with us! You will get your dream job before graduation and as a fresh graduate you will jump into life with a head start.

MENDELU Faculty of Horticulture – that is education to thrive.

If you love nature and people, you will love studying here. Because here you will find both. You will be able to work with living materials that will change before your eyes, create pleasant atmosphere, and heal people.

Michaela Brázdová