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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).

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.

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.

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 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. 

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 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.

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.

We are thrilled to announce that the RadoNorm Citizen Science Incubator has been awarded one of the 27 Honorary Mentions by Ars Electronica as part of the European Union Prize for Citizen Science. This recognition is a testament to our Environmental Informatics group efforts and dedication to advancing citizen science.

We seek a motivated and enthusiastic candidate for a PhD position in atmospheric mercury speciation and/or modeling. The successful candidate will join a research team dedicated to advancing our understanding of mercury cycling in the atmosphere.

The international online symposium titled "Pesticide Reduction Event: Supporting the Transition Towards Pesticide Reduction Across Europe" will take place on Friday, June 28th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and will highlight the role of Green Deal research projects in reducing the use of chemical plant protection products and mitigating associated risks.

The ESFRI Landscape Analysis 2024 has been released, offering a comprehensive overview of the European Research Infrastructure ecosystem, featuring significant advancements in AI, quantum computing, and digitalization. We are proud to note that Prof. Milena Horvat, Head of the Department, was one of the external experts who contributed to this groundbreaking document.