ČSOB will support further student projects at the Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters of the University of South Bohemia

Dean of the Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, Prof. Tomáš Policar, presented certificates and contracts to the principal investigators of new student projects that were successful in a call aimed at supporting the sustainability of fisheries, nature protection, landscape and water conservation.

Financial support for these projects was provided by ČSOB, a.s. Students can draw on the funds from March 2, 2026.

Winning Projects of 2026:

Ing. Helena Hinterholzová
From Freezer to Pan: How Cooking and Fish Origin Affect the Content of Chemical Substances (PFAS)

Mgr. Tomáš Pěnka, Ph.D.
From Insect to Fish: Bream as a Key to Sustainable Aquaculture

Ing. Pavel Staněk
How to Manage Crayfish? Methods for Managing Signal Crayfish Populations in Standing and Flowing Waters

Ing. Hana Tlačilová
Micropollutants Under Control: New Approaches to Wastewater Treatment

At the opening meeting, the principal investigators presented their research objectives and project goals through short presentations.

Details about support for all ČSOB student projects can be found here: https://www.frov.jcu.cz/cz/studium/csob-vyzva

Also, check out the video about the partnership and already ongoing projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NeNbbfqjg0&list=PLKu17gfj16DEWJMbRJ1a-docl_ny0GS3V&index=2