Reports

On the 25 of November the Czech Technical University in Prague, ESN CTU, and Generation for Ukraine, hosted the official opening of the international exhibition Unissued Diplomas at the National Technical Library (NTK)— a project dedicated to Ukrainian students whose lives were taken because of the russian full-scale invasion before they were able to complete their higher education.

The Dušní Higher Vocational School and Secondary Industrial School of Construction in Prague has been granted official status as a "Faculty School of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Czech Technical University in Prague." This step confirms the long-term and successful cooperation between the two institutions and opens up new opportunities for students for professional growth and personal development. The ceremonial signing of the cooperation agreement took place on November 21, 2025, with the participation of the management of both institutions. For the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Czech Technical University in Prague, this is the first "Faculty Secondary School" in its history.

In the first half of November, awards were presented at Prague's Pyramida Hotel to universities that took medal positions in the ranking of schools recommended by employers.

On 6-7 November, 2025 at the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague took place the Higher Education European Networking Summit 2025 titled “Erasmus+ beyond 2027: secure mobility for future talents”. Organized by garagErasmus Foundation, the Summit brought together representatives from 23 higher education institutions, consortia, and other organizations across Europe, including participants from Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Turkey, and Ukraine.

Safer nuclear fuel that better withstands extreme conditions and extends the service life of reactors – this was the goal at the heart of research conducted by a team led by Dr. Martin Ševeček from the Department of Nuclear Reactors at the Faculty of Nuclear and Physical Engineering of the Czech Technical University in Prague in collaboration with UJP PRAHA, a.s. The nuclear energy project won the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA CR) Award in the Society category. But its success did not end there – at the gala evening, the researchers also won the Czech Idea grand prize, which was decided by the public.

On Saturday, November 15, 2025, the 72nd annual running race and the 62nd annual Academic Cross Country Championships took place in Obora. The race was traditionally organized by the Department of Physical Education and Sport at the Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU) and held under the patronage of Prof. Ing. Zbyněk Škvor, CSc., Vice-Rector in charge of CTU management.

From early morning until late evening, representatives of the Czech Technical University celebrated the Day of the Fight for Freedom and Democracy, commemorating why November 17 is International Students' Day, lighting candles and laying wreaths at memorial sites.

On November 6–7, 2025, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the Czech Technical University in Prague hosted the finals of the eighth annual Energy Olympics for high school students. The jury was most impressed by the Prachovky team from the Biskupské Gymnasium in Brno with their proposal for an information campaign for the general public on energy sharing and consumption flexibility.

The aim of the three-year bachelor's degree program "Construction, Landscape, and Environment," which will be launched at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Czech Technical University in Prague in the 2026/2027 academic year, is to prepare experts who can combine construction and technical disciplines with spatial planning and natural processes. Students will learn to design technical solutions and measures in urbanized environments and landscapes, taking into account climate change and sustainable development. Applications will be accepted from January 1, 2026.

Semiconductors are not only the basis of modern electronics, but also a strategic element of technological self-sufficiency. CTU is building a strong foundation in this area – connecting teaching with research, involving students in real-world projects, and collaborating with leading partners at home and abroad. Radek Holý, Vice-Rector of CTU, explains how the university is responding to global trends, why cooperation with Taiwan is important, and how healthy rivalry with Brno University of Technology is driving the field forward.