Tomas Bata University in Zlín

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• Footwear Research Centre Shines Again at the Science Fair - Tomas Bata University in Zlín (TBU) once again successfully presented itself at the largest science event in the Czech Republic – the Science Fair. Visitors to the PVA EXPO Letňany exhibition centre in Prague could get an up-close look at the innovative world of polymers and modern materials at the TBU booth. The main attraction […]
• TBU Footwear Research Centre opens its doors to students of the new Technical Lyceum - The Footwear Research Centre (FRC) at Tomas Bata University in Zlín is establishing a close cooperation with the Secondary Polytechnic School – Vocational Training Centre Zlín (SPŠP). Students of the newly established field of study, Technical Lyceum – Product Design and Technology, will gain valuable practical experience directly on the university grounds. This modern field […]
• RECYCLING SHOE - Tomas Bata University in Zlín (TBU) has joined the prestigious international project “Recycling Shoe,” which addresses the environmental impacts of footwear waste. The objective of this initiative is to develop an innovative European educational program and tools focused on shoe recycling and the circular economy. The project also significantly strengthens the connection between academia and […]
• Representatives of Baťa Management Visit the Footwear Research Centre - On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Charles Pignal, great-grandson of Tomáš Baťa, and Panos Mitaros, Global CEO of Baťa, visited the Footwear Research Centre. They toured the building and laboratories of the Science and Technology Park at the University Institute. They were introduced to ongoing research projects, such as the development of energy and composite materials […]
• Tomas Bata University in Zlín has joined an important international project under the European Education and Culture Executive Agency - AEQUALIS4TCLF The AEQUALIS4TCLF project aims to address skills gaps in the textile, clothing, leather and footwear industries within the European Union, with a focus on equality, innovation and resilience. Similar to the METASKILLS4TCLF project, AEQUALIS4TCLF enhances opportunities for geographic collaboration while anticipating and responding to emerging skills gaps through innovative, multi-level educational resources. In addition, […]
• Václav Neckář Visited the Footwear Research Centre - Václav Neckář, a Czech pop singer and film actor, underwent an examination at the Laboratory of Diagnostics of the Musculoskeletal System on 20 February 2024. After a very detailed assessment, experts proposed a customized solution that not only analyzed the current condition and care of the feet. “At the same time, they also suggested specific […]
• From a footwear workshop to a lecture in New York. Sustainable footwear from Zlín in the USA - Zlín, February 13, 2024 – Students from the Shoe Design Studio of the Faculty of Multimedia Communications (FMC) and the Footwear Research Centre (FRC) at Tomas Bata University (TBU) had their work recognized at the Czech Center New York. Oldrich Voyta, a lecturer at FMC and a doctoral student at the Footwear Research Centre, presented […]
• The Steps of innovation and elegance - Zlín, January 23, 2023 – Current developments in the field of footwear construction and design, new technologies, material innovations, as well as outputs from scientific research projects. All of this can be seen at the exhibition titled “Steps of Innovation and Elegance” at the Footwear Museum in Zlín. The exhibition is organized by the Footwear […]
• The best result of TBU for the year 2022 was obtained by footwear researcher - Research institutions in the Czech Republic undergo annual evaluations by the Research, Development and Innovation Council of the Government of the Czech Republic. They are based on the results achieved in various categories. Module 1 of the M17+ Methodology represents a very important evaluation of the selected results from an international perspective, with a focus […]
• TBU Opened the Laboratory of Diagnostics of the Musculoskeletal System - Zlín, 4 October 2023 – Comprehensive assessment, diagnostics of the body and of soles of the feet as a whole, as well as the possibilities of subsequent therapy. All of this will be offered by experts in the newly opened Laboratory of Diagnostics of the Musculoskeletal System. The Laboratory will offer its services to the […]