Department of Environmental Sciences
The Department of Environmental Sciences encompasses a broad range of research activities, diverse and varied as the environment itself.
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O2 Expands Its Recognition in Metrology
Ljubljana, 10. 2. 2025 - The Department of Environmental Sciences of the Jožef Stefan Institute (IJS) has successfully expanded its recognized scope within the Slovenian national metrology system, given by MIRS.
23IND13 ScreenFood Project Stakeholders’ Workshop
ScreenFood Team invites you to the upcoming 23IND13 ScreenFood Project Stakeholders’ Workshop, which will take place online on 12 February 2025, 10:00 - 12:30 CET.
Launch of the Major Three-Year ARIS MultiPart Project on Health and Environment
Ljubljana, January 31, 2025 – The MultiPart project, a major three-year research initiative co-funded by ARIS, was officially launched on January 31 with its inaugural meeting. Led by the Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI), the project brings together scientists, local communities, industry, and policymakers to address environmental and health challenges in the Lower Soča Valley, particularly in the vicinity of Salonit Anhovo.
Advanced Space Technologies as a Key to a Sustainable Future
On January 28, 2025, a discussion on the importance of innovation in space technologies took place at the Central Library of Celje, accompanying the opening of the exhibition "Can Technology Save the World?" The event was organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in Slovenia, the company Lek, a member of the Sandoz Group, and the Jožef Stefan Institute.
The review article published in the renowned journal Trends in Analytical Chemistry
The recent review article "Advances in Copper Speciation, Isotopic Ratio Measurement, Bioimaging, and Single-Cell Analysis" was published in the renowned journal Trends in Analytical Chemistry. The article by Katarina Kozlica, Radmila Milačič Ščančar, Martina Reberšek, Maja Čemažar, Katja Uršič Valentinuzzi, and Janez Ščančar explores ground-breaking analytical methodologies for understanding the vital role of copper in human health and disease.
Meta PHoDcast with Rok Novak
Rok Novak appeared on Meta PHoDcast, hosted by dr. Zarja Muršič, to discuss measuring environmental stressors with accessible devices and involving citizen scientists in research. He also highlighted the URBANOME project, which is currently recruiting cyclists in Ljubljana to monitor urban environments.
Roundtable on Sustainable Agriculture Held at Expano, Murska Sobota
On Tuesday, November 26, the Jožef Stefan Institute (IJS) organized a roundtable discussion at Expano in Murska Sobota, focusing on the development of Slovenian agriculture, sustainability, and local food production.
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).
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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
