Collaboration with our team offers space for innovation, research, and practical application of results – whether you come from academia, industry, or the public sector. We believe in connecting expert knowledge with real-world needs and are happy to explore ways to turn ideas into reality together.
Institute members actively cooperate with the Czech Office for Standards, Metrology and Testing (ÚNMZ) in the development of Czech technical standards (ČSN) and in reviewing international standards (ISO and EN) related to hydrochemistry, hydroanalytics, and water technologies.
Their involvement includes participation in the following technical standardization commissions:
Our partners most commonly approach us with the following challenges:
Members of the Institute actively engage in both national and international expert associations dedicated to sustainable water management and sanitation:
Czech Water Association (CzWA) brings together professionals, companies, and institutions with the primary goal of achieving effective and sustainable development in the entire water sector and in protecting water resources. Most members of ÚTVP are also CzWA members and actively participate in various technical working groups.
International Water Association (IWA) is a global network of over 10,000 water technology professionals working in practice, research, and academia. ÚTVP members are particularly active in expert groups such as Anaerobic Digestion, Design, Operation and Costs of Large Wastewater Treatment Plants, and Microbial Ecology and Water Engineering (formerly Activated Sludge Population Dynamics). Notably, Prof. Maděra of ÚTVP was one of the founding members, and Prof. Petr Grau served as IWA president from 1990 to 1994.
European Water Association (EWA) is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization focused on water-related issues. Founded on June 22, 1981 as the European Water Pollution Control Association, it is now one of Europe’s largest professional societies in the water sector. Prof. Jiří Wanner served as president of EWA from 2005 to 2007.
World Toilet Organization (WTO) is a global non-profit dedicated to improving sanitation worldwide. Unlike most organizations that focus on water, WTO specifically tackles sanitation and toilets—an area often underfunded and overlooked. Founded by 15 members in 2001, it now includes 235 member organizations across 58 countries. WTO works to break taboos around toilet issues. Prof. Jiří Wanner is also a member of the WTO.
The Institute of Water Technology and Environment collaborates on two international study programs within the Erasmus Mundus framework. For more information, you can contact Prof. Pavel Jeníček or Prof. Jan Bartáček.
International Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Engineering (IMETE) is an international master’s program jointly offered by a consortium of universities:
UCT Prague is represented by the Faculty of Environmental Protection Technology (Prof. Pavel Jeníček, Dr. Jan Bartáček) and the Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology (Prof. Demnerová).
Students will learn to design and apply technologies for environmental protection in an international academic setting. The curriculum includes a broad selection of mandatory and elective courses held sequentially at:
During the 4th semester, students will complete their thesis work at the university of their choice. Further details are available in the official brochure.
ATHENS is a one-week intensive course focused on cutting-edge technologies. At UCT Prague’s Faculty of Environmental Protection Technology and Faculty of Chemical Engineering, students can pursue:
The ATHENS program offers learning opportunities at 14 leading European technical universities, and is open to our students as well.
