On the occasion of World Water Day, the Platform for Professional Education in Water Management is organizing an international educational event called Water Days, which is intended for professionals, schools, and the general public interested in water resource management issues. The main theme of the event is water in the landscape – its role and importance in forest, agricultural, and urban environments, including current challenges related to landscape adaptation to climate change. The program will take place at the Platform’s partner institutions, specifically at MENDELU, Lipka Jezírko, and SPŠ stavební Kudelova Brno.
The aim of the event is to raise awareness of the importance of water management, promote interdisciplinary cooperation, and motivate young professionals to study and work in this field. Water Days are open to secondary schools and the general public. The language of the event is English.
The program will begin on March 21 with an educational part at Lipka Jezírko and will end on March 27 with final presentations by the participants.
Program of the Water Days
You can download the program:
Saturday March 21st
| What | Time | Where | Note |
| World Water Days-Lipka-group tasks | 9:00-12:00 | Lipka, Brno-Soběšice čp. 97, Soběšice, 644 00 Brno: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aP3T8VpyJyagdKAZ6 | Be prepared for outdoor stay |
| Lunch | 12:30 – 13:30 | Hospůdka u Divošky, Trtílkova 24, Brno: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vsGp8BCSmeq5wAoX8 | This lunch will be on your expense (probably the best pizza in Brno). Team Blue and Red have reservation at 12:00, Team Yellow and Green at 13:30 |
Sunday 22nd
| What | Time | Where | Note |
| Visit to Civil Engineering VET School, excursion Flood protection measures in Brno | 9:30 – 14:30 | Kudelova 1855/8, 662 51 Brno: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4hFfRzCNkizFW5vr8 | Small snack is prepared for you in the school and than you go for two showcases of flood protection measures outdoors. You will have some free time to arrange your lunch before going to university |
| Teamspirit (15′), Warm-up – getting to know each other.Presentation of the countries/schools (5 minutes per school) | 14:30 – 17:30 | Campus of Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building X: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AZwRSZ52DR6D3sus7 | Small snack will be ready for you |
| Pub Quizz | 18:00 – 22:00 | Na Škopek, Provazníkova 890/40613 00 Brno-sever-Černá Pole: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EoBWP3FrP9RegQhj9 | Dinner is for you ready in the pub you need to cover for your drinks only. |
Monday March 23rd
| What | Time | Where | Note |
| Introduction to the topic | 9:30 – 11:00 | Campus of Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building X: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AZwRSZ52DR6D3sus7 | Whole day is at MENDELU campus, mostly inside, food is ready and water for drinking available the whole time |
| Coffee break | 11:00 – 11:30 | Campus of Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building X: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AZwRSZ52DR6D3sus8 | |
| Presentation skills | 11:00 – 12:30 | Campus of Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building X: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AZwRSZ52DR6D3sus9 | |
| Lunch | 12:30 – 13:15 | Campus of Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building X: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AZwRSZ52DR6D3sus10 | |
| Team cooperation and communication | 13:15 – 14:00 | Campus of Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building X: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AZwRSZ52DR6D3sus11 | |
| Mendelu campus carousel | 14:00 – 15:00 | In front of M Building | |
| Coffee break | 15:00 – 15:30 | Campus of Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building X: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AZwRSZ52DR6D3sus7 | |
| Teamwork – preparation for the project | 15:30 – 16:30 | Campus of Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building X: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AZwRSZ52DR6D3sus7 | |
| Free-time | 16:30 – 18:00 | ||
| City Tour – Beer History | 18:00 -20:00 | Statue of Margrave Jobst of Luxembourg, https://maps.app.goo.gl/cxJcj9BySX7g2eA78 | Team Red and Yellow – you will have a professional guide for the trip, for the consumption you need to cater yourself. |
Tuesday March 24st
| What | Time | Where | Note |
| Departure to fieldtrip | 8:00 | Campus of Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building A | Be prepared for outdoor stay |
| Fieldtrip Moravský kras – water sampling, Jedovnice – wastewater treatment plant | 9:00 – 17:00 | Moravský kras | |
| Get together – dinner, folk music … | 18:30 -22:00 | You can bring your national costumes for dancing. |
Wednesday March 25th
| What | Time | Where | Note |
| Departure to fieldtrip | 7:45 | Campus of Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building A | Campus of Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building A |
| Fieldtrip Hranický kras – water sampling in different locations | 10:00- 17:00 | Hranický kras | |
| City Tour – Beer History | 18:00 -20:00 | Statue of Margrave Jobst of Luxembourg: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cxJcj9BySX7g2eA78 | Team Blue and Green – you will have a professional guide for the trip, for the consumption you need to cater yourself. |
Thursday March 26th
| What | Time | Where | Note |
| Warm-up/Pitch preparation/Laboratory measurement | 9:30 – 12:00 | Campus of Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building X/Q | Whole day is at MENDELU campus, mostly inside, food is ready and water for drinking available the whole time. |
| Lunch | 12:00 – 13:00 | Campus of Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building X/Q | |
| Laboratory measurement/Pitch preparation/Mentoring meetings for all groups | 13:00 – 17:30 | Campus of Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building X/Q |
Friday March 27th
| What | Time | Where | Note |
| Last preparations of the pitches | 8:30 – 9:00 | Campus of Mendel Universit in Brno, Zemědělská 1, Building X | |
| Recap of the week – photos | 9:00 – 9:15 | Building X | Whole morning is at MENDELU campus, mostly inside, food is ready and water for drinking available the whole time. |
| Student’s project presentations 1 – feedback and discussion | 9:45 – 11:00 | Auditorium | |
| Coffee break | 11:00 – 11:15 | Auditorium | |
| Student’s project presentations 2 – feedback and discussion | 11:15 – 12:30 | Auditorium | |
| Final words | 12:30 – 12:45 | Auditorium | |
| Lunch | 12:45 – 13:30 | Building X |
Organizers:
Michaela Menšíková: michaela.mensikova@mendelu.cz, +420771125473
Michaela Tichá: michaela.ticha@mendelu.cz
Program of Project Meeting for Water Days
Monday March 23rd
| What | Time | Where |
| WP4 workshop | 14:30-17:30 | MENDELU(https://maps.app.goo.gl/nVhkedenmJFrxStJ9) Spatial Hub (https://mm.mendelu.cz/mapwidget/embed?building=0&floor=6&place=729¢er=49.209435,16.614385&zoom=21) |
| Gastronomy Tour – WP leaders and Regional Captains | 18:00 | Šilingrovo square at the entrance to Petrská Street. at the corner of the Grand Palace Hotel https://maps.app.goo.gl/q2fF8AwzvaAzsjQj7 |
Tuesday March 24th
| What | Time | Where |
| Departure to fieldtrip 8:30 | 8:15 | Hotel International (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jDVHR7qJzGsnXfxp8) |
| Student work at the lake Dymák | 9:30 | |
| House of Nature/Arboretum | 10:20 | |
| Lunch at Chateau Křtiny | 12:00-12:45 | |
| Cave visit | 13:15-14:00 | |
| Workshop – What we are proud of in the region | 16:00 – 18:00 | Yorrick, Laura |
| Social evening | 18:30-22:00 | MENDELU, Building X (https://mm.mendelu.cz/mapwidget/embed?building=465899&floor=479934&place=479961¢er=49.210442,16.614579&zoom=20) Campus |
Wednesday March 25th
Thursday March 26th
| What | Time | Where |
| Departure to Excursion 8:45 | 8:30 | Hotel International (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jDVHR7qJzGsnXfxp8) |
| Excursion – Brno Dam | 9:00-12:00 | Brno Water Reservoir Construction – excursion |
| Lunch at campus | 12:30 – 13:30 | MENDELU, Building X (https://mm.mendelu.cz/mapwidget/embed?building=465899&floor=479934&place=479961¢er=49.210442,16.614579&zoom=20) |
| Workshop – PoVE Water Declaration | 13:30 – 15:00 | MENDELU, Building A (https://mm.mendelu.cz/mapwidget/embed?building=54678&floor=67547&place=67607¢er=49.210099,16.616625&zoom=21) |
| Coffee break | 15:00 -15:15 | MENDELU, Building A (https://mm.mendelu.cz/mapwidget/embed?building=54678&floor=67547&place=67607¢er=49.210099,16.616625&zoom=21) |
| Wrap-up | 15:15 – 15:45 | MENDELU, Building A (https://mm.mendelu.cz/mapwidget/embed?building=54678&floor=67547&place=67607¢er=49.210099,16.616625&zoom=21) |
| Tram Party | 16:30 – 19:30 | Tram stop Zemědělská :https://maps.app.goo.gl/3Fut3ubpyD63G8xa7 |
Friday March 27th (Optional)
| What | Time | Where |
| Recap of the week – photos | 9:00 – 9:15 | Building X |
| Student’s project presentations 1 – feedback and discussion | 9:45 – 11:00 | Auditorium |
| Coffee break | 11:00 – 11:15 | Auditorium |
| Student’s project presentations 2 – feedback and discussion | 11:15 – 12:30 | Auditorium |
| Final words | 12:30 – 12:45 | Auditorium |
| Lunch | 12:45 – 13:30 | Building X |
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