Department of Environmental Sciences
The Department of Environmental Sciences encompasses a broad range of research activities - diverse and dynamic, much like the environment itself.
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O2 Seminar - 17 June 2026
Join us for the O2 Seminar on 17 June 2026, at 13:00 in the O2 Lecture Room. Dr. Jože Kotnik will present the Department's drone and its applications in environmental research, followed by a live outdoor demonstration.
Strengthening Slovenia–Brazil Scientific Cooperation in Nuclear Applications
In June 2026, a scientific visit from Brazil to the Jožef Stefan Institute not only advanced collaboration in nuclear analytical techniques, but also further strengthened the inter-institutional and bilateral ties between Slovenia and the Brazilian Embassy in Ljubljana.
Irrigation with Treated Wastewater from Wastewater Treatment Plants: Yes or No?
On 16 April 2026, the Slovenian newspaper Delo published an article on research conducted within the UPTAKE project. The article presents the work of researchers investigating the potential reuse of treated wastewater and sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants in agriculture, particularly for tomato cultivation.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Featured in Ugriznimo znanost
On 4 June 2026, the Slovenian national television programme Ugriznimo znanost aired a feature titled “Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge: A Sewage Sludge Fertilisation Experiment”.
InPlasTwin Summer School 2026
Join us from 15-19 June 2026 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, for an exciting week dedicated to analytical approaches for the detection of micro- and nanoplastics in the environment and food.
ELME Mobile Unit Presented at Bogataj Protection and Rescue Days 2026
The ELME Mobile Unit from the Jožef Stefan Institute participated in the Bogatajevi dnevi zaščite in reševanja 2026 (Bogataj Protection and Rescue Days), held from 21 to 23 May 2026, the largest Slovenian event in the field of disaster protection and rescue.
Metrology Day 2026 in Portorož: Reliable Measurements for Better Policies
The Slovenian Office of Metrology marked Metrology Day 2026 on 20 May in Portorož, commemorating the 1875 signing of the Metre Convention in Paris, which established the foundations of the international measurement system and led to the creation of the BIPM.
O2 Seminar - 19 May 2026
You are invited to a public presentation lecture by Dr Oleg Travnikov entitled “Atmospheric Pollution Modelling: From Fundamental Research to International Environmental Policy.” The lecture will take place on Tuesday, 19 May at 9:00.
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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
