Welcome to CESAR
The Centre of Excellence for Safety Research (CESAR) is a new initiative of the Faculty of Safety Engineering at VSB–TUO, funded by the Horizon Europe – ERA Chairs programme. Its main goal is to create a leading research centre dedicated to strengthening excellence in safety science, with a focus on hydrogen technologies and alternative energy sources. Led by Prof. Ernesto Salzano from the University of Bologna, CESAR will foster international collaboration and deliver innovative solutions to the safety challenges of the 21st century.
THE JOURNEY BEGINS: CESAR KICK-OFF
News
30 under 40: A New CESAR Initiative Giving Voice to the Next Generation of Safety Science
CESAR – Centre of Excellence for Safety Research is preparing a new initiative dedicated to the next generation of researchers in safety science. Starting in October 2026, 30 under 40 will bring together 30 outstanding scientists and researchers under the age of 40.
CESAR
Date
September 2026
CESAR Week and Climate-Resilient Critical Infrastructure Summer School
During the last week of August 2026, the CESAR – Centre of Excellence for Safety Research team gathered in Ostrava for an internal CESAR Week, held alongside the Climate-Resilient Critical Infrastructure Summer School.
CESAR
Date
August 2026
CESAR at Intensive Safety Week 2026
The CESAR – Centre of Excellence for Safety Research team actively participated in Intensive Safety Week 2026, hosted by the Faculty of Safety Engineering, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava.
CESAR
Date
May 2026
This project is funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe (project No. 101186946).
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