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The Department of Environmental Sciences encompasses a broad range of research activities, diverse and varied as the environment itself.
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Start of the InPlasTwin project: Advancing Micro- and Nanoplastics Research
On October 1, 2024, the three-year InPlasTwin project, funded by the EU HORIZON programme, was officially launched. Led by Assist. prof. dr. Janja Vidmar, this twinning initiative aims to enhance the research capacity of the Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI) and the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA, Greece) in micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) analysis within environmental and food systems.
GMOS-Train and MCHgMAP Workshop: Challenges in Mercury Dynamics Modelling
From 9 to 11 October 2024, mercury scientists convened in Portorož, Slovenia, for a collaborative workshop aimed at advancing the understanding of how mercury emissions and releases influence environmental mercury levels. This event brought together two key scientific initiatives: the Global Mercury Observation Training Network (GMOS-Train) and the Multi-Compartment Mercury Modelling and Analysis Project (MCHgMAP).
Joint GMOS-Train and MCHgMAP Workshop
The MCHgMAP coordination meeting will be held from October 9-11, 2024, in Portorož, Slovenia, organized by the Meteorological Synthesizing Centre – East (MSC-E), in collaboration with the Jožef Stefan Institute and the EU GMOS-Train project.
Science on Two Wheels – Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of IPS
The promotional cycling event, organized on 3 September 2024, by the International Postgraduate School as the final celebration of its 20th anniversary, saw participation from students, faculty, and staff.
Join the WATSON Final Online Conference: Sept 10-12, 2024
We are excited to announce the upcoming final online conference of the WATSON COST Action: WATer isotopeS in the critical zONe: from groundwater recharge to plant transpiration. This free event will bring together experts and researchers focused on the critical zone and isotope science.
The Urbanome project and researcher Rok Novak were featured on STA news
The article explores the impact of urban environmental stressors, such as air pollution, noise, and high temperatures, on cyclists in Ljubljana. Amidst the climate crisis and rising urban traffic, cycling is gaining popularity worldwide as an eco-friendly alternative.
Adna Alilović Wins Best Student Presentation Award at the 16th ICMGP
Adna Alilović is the winner of the Student Presentation Judging Competition at the 16th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP), held in Cape Town from July 21-26, 2024.
Dr. Janja Snoj Tratnik receives funding for her START-2024-17 project proposal
Researcher Dr. Janja Snoj Tratnik has been awarded RSF funding for her START project titled Refined Estimation of Environmental Exposure in Vulnerable Population Groups and Its Biological and Health Impact.
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The Department of Environmental Sciences encompasses a broad range of research activities, diverse and varied as the environment itself.
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They are multidisciplinary, from different natural sciences to social sciences, in particular chemical, physical, geological and biological, which define our environment, society and human activities.
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With our research we would like to clarify the relationship between natural processes and human activities, and the influence of these activities on human health and the environment
