This year, the Faculty of Chemistry, Brno University of Technology, has become a partner the blended intensive programme (BIP) focused on Technologies for Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability. This innovative educational initiative is supported by the Erasmus+ programme and combines online learning with physical mobility, offering students a unique opportunity to collaborate on an international level. In addition to the Faculty of Chemistry, the programme includes the Gdańsk University of Technology, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, the University of Vigo, and the organizing institution Polytechnic of Porto.

The programme began on 10 March 2025, with a series of expert online lectures featuring contributions from all participating institutions. The Faculty of Chemistry contributed with a presentation titled Turning Waste into Resources: Processing of Wheat Bran in a Circular Economy Framework, delivered by Assoc. Prof. Pavel Diviš, Ph.D., and Ing. Jaromír Pořízka, Ph.D.

The Faculty of Chemistry will also be sending five student participants (Master and PhD students) to Porto for the physical part of the programme taking place betwen 7 and  12 April. Together with international colleagues, they will work on a project focused on circular economy and environmental sustainability. This programme not only provides participants with valuable experience but also enables them to establish professional connections and contribute to the development of innovative sustainability solutions.