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).
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.
Ljubljana will host a hybrid conference for weather and climate experts from September 7–12, 2025. Abstract submissions are now open.
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.
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.
On March 7th, the Department of Environmental Sciences came together to celebrate early International Women’s Day in a truly special way.
We are excited to share that our very own Dr. Sonja Lojen was featured on the Ars podcast Podobe znanja (Images of Knowledge) in an episode titled Over a Quarter Kilogram of Heavy Isotopes in the Human Body. The episode aired on February 28, 2025, and explores the fascinating role of isotopes in understanding environmental changes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.