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National Institute for Cancer Research (Czech abbreviation NÚVR) publishes Newsletter inSCIder 2026

16. 3. 2026 “We have completed – and I dare say, successfully – the first phase of the NICR project. Through our joint work, we have created a functional consortium, defined shared rules, created organisational support structures, and improved research facilities. We are entering a three-year period of obligatory sustainability: now we shall see whether the new consortium, National Institute for Cancer Research, survives.” states Aleksi Šedo, Director of NICR..." Read more

TIC Zlín: Pioneer of innovation in career choices for young people

2. 3. 2026 Innovations today do not only enter production or technology, but increasingly also into services, including education and career counseling. TIC Zlín clearly demonstrated this when it was the first in the country to bring a systematic, modern and comprehensive approach to the development of students' talents. Read more

New European Bauhaus Prizes 2026 open: deadline 17 March 2026

23. 2. 2026 The European Commission has officially announced the launch of the sixth edition of the New European Bauhaus Prizes (NEB Prizes) and the second edition of the NEB Boost for Small Municipalities programme. This year's edition brings significant innovations that further strengthen the focus on sustainability, inclusion and aesthetic value in the transformation of European communities, cities and rural areas. The calls are open to all innovators, young talents, communities and municipalities who want to implement projects in line with the values of the New European Bauhaus. The deadline for applications is 17 March 2026 at 19:00 CET. Read more

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Creative Europe: International project matchmaking 18. 3. 2026 11:00 - 13:00 Are you looking for partners or inspiration for your Creative Europe project? Join us for an online meeting with other European organizations. You can register as an interested party for a project presentation, or register as an observer and possibly become a partner of one of the projects. (in Czech language).

Prague Cultural Forum 2026: Culture for the Young 23. 3. 2026 - 09:00 - 24. 3. 2026 - 18:00 The sixth edition of the Prague Cultural Forum explores what young people expect from culture today, the barriers they encounter, and the gaps they perceive in the approaches of the state, cities, and cultural organisations. The conference also focuses on how cultural institutions can attract young audiences and build long-term relationships with them.

4th annual conference on Modern Technologies in Spa Industry 13. 4. 2026 - 13:00 - 14. 4. 2026 - 18:00 We cordially invite you to a two-day international conference entitled Modern Technologies in Spa Industry 4.0, which will take place on April 13–14, 2026, at the Imperial Spa in Karlovy Vary.
This year's edition will offer an exceptionally broad professional program that will focus not only on new technologies in rehabilitation, but on the entire spectrum of contemporary spa treatment – from medicine and research, through innovation and education, to socio-economic contexts and the future direction of the field.