The Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) has contributed to the success of the Czech pavilion at the World EXPO 2015 in Milan, the motto of which is: Feeding the Planet: Energy for Life. The motto was also reflected in the nine Days of Czech Science, held in early July under the partnership of the Joint Research Centre in Ispra. Several institutes of the CAS presented results of their most recent discoveries. The Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, among others, displayed its research aimed at seeking new human medications for lifestyle diseases and showed, for instance, a human cell as a miniature “chemical plant” in which thousands of actions bring about the healthy functioning of an organism. The institute also prepared an exhibition entitled Czech Science fighting viruses, which also introduced one of the protagonists in this field, outstanding Czech scientist Antonín Holý.One of the Czech lecturers who addressed the audience both at the EXPO and in Ispra was Lenka Maletínská. She focused on the potential role of modified neuropeptides in the fight against obesity, which is also explained in the article by Lenka Maletínská and Jaroslav Kuneš in this edition. and Marina Hužvárová.
Festival took place 20-22 June 2008 in Velké Meziříčí and it was organized by the Institute of Philosophy ASCR with cooperation of the town Velké Meziříčí. The idea of festival arose seven years ago in the north Italian town Modena. The festival has a goal to celebrate the philosophy and the literature, to go out from the academic grounds to the squares, parks and to address perceptive listeners and the young people especially. and Josef Gabriel.
The Festival of Philosophy was born seven years ago in the north Italian town of Modena. Its goal is to celebrate philosophy and literature, to go out from the academic ivory towers to the squares and parks and to address perceptive listeners and young people especially. This year the festival crossed the borders of Italy and was organized in the picturesque French town of Saint-Emilion. The Academy of sciences´ Institute of Philosophy also participated in the town of Velké Meziříčí in Bohemian-Moravian Highlands 22-24th June 2007. The Festival in Velké Meziříčí was devoted to stability and Change: The Contemporary World and Philosophy. and Ondřej Ševeček.