EU-Funded CO₂-to-Polyethylene Research Wins Silver Medal

1.4.2025

The Horizon 2020 research project led by Dr. Reza Gholizadehaghoyeh and funded by the European Union has been awarded the Silver Medal for Best Inventive Solutions in the Circular Economy by the Slovenian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation.

 

 

Research on Methylmercury Detection Published in TrAC

31.3.2025

The study, titled "Recent Progress and Advancement in Detecting Methylmercury using a Battery of Biosensors and Biomolecular-based Techniques: An Updated Overview," has been published in TrAC: Trends in Analytical Chemistry (Impact Factor: 11.8).

 

 

Promedlife Project Movie: "Path to Healthier Eating Habits"

27.3.2025

As part of the PROMEDLIFE project, the Group for Organic Biogeochemistry of the Department of Environmental Sciences have created an engaging video that highlights the importance of healthier eating habits, with a focus on local, traditional, and nutritious food products. 

CITAC Best Paper Award for Groundbreaking Research in Chemical Metrology

20.3.2025

We are pleased to share that a team of distinguished researchers has received the prestigious CITAC Best Paper Award, which highlights exceptional contributions to chemical metrology. Among the co-authors of the awarded paper is Dr. Radojko Jaćimović, who collaborated with an international team on this significant research published in the past year in the frame of 20IND01 MetroCycleEU project.

 

FishEUTrust Appears in the EC's Horizon Magazine

10.3.2025

HE FishEUTrust project coordinated by prof. Nives Ogrinc has recently appeared in an article in the European Commission's Horizon Magazine discussing recent development of the project, and in particular about its contribution towards consumer demand for traceable and sustainable seafood.

MERFISH Newsletter #4: Celebrating Achievements and Advancing Research

25.2.2025

The latest edition of the MERFISH Newsletter is here, bringing you key updates on mercury and selenium research in marine ecosystems. This issue highlights the outstanding work of Early Career Researchers, including Adna Alilović (JSI), who won the ICMGP Student Presentation Competition for her research on mercury exposure and selenium interactions.

O2 Expands Its Recognition in Metrology

11.2.2025

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. 

Launch of the Major Three-Year ARIS MultiPart Project on Health and Environment

31.1.2025

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.