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The 3rd Baltic Green Belt forum "Heritage at the Green Belt" that took place in Tallinn...

Senior Research Fellow from the Estonian University of Life Sciences was elected an Honorary Member of the European Mycological Association (EMA) by the General Meeting at the XVI Congress of European Mycologists (XVI CEM), held in Greece on September 19-23 2011, thus recognizing his expertise and long-term contribution to mycological research.

Students and employees are asked to submit photos that depict autumn and its arrival at the EMU c...

Young Estonian scientists who are younger than 35 years, are conducting research at an Estonian or foreign college, university or research institution, and who have already completed their doctorate may apply for an award granted by the Cultural Foundation of the President of the Republic in the amount of 4,793 euro. The Young Scientist Award is sponsored by Väino Kaldoja.

In order to support forest education and research the State Forest Management Centre launched Endel Laas Scholarship and awarded two 4800- euro yearly grants to two PhD students of the Estonian University of Life Sciences —  PhD students Argo Strantsov and Ando Lilleleht.

This year the Researchers’ night takes place on the 23rd of September in over 800 venues of  320 European cities in 32 countries. During the night everyone, regardless of his/her age and scientific background, can explore the mysterious world of science: visit the facilities that are usually not open to public, use the most recent technologies and instruments, participate in experiments and simulations, etc. In Estonian, the Researchers’ Night is organized by AHHAA Science Centre, Estonian Academy of Sciences and Estonian Public Broadcasting.

«Modern Eco-Cities» will be held on September 15 2011, in the Main Building of the Estonian University of Life Sciences at 9.00. 

As autumn is approaching, Matsalu Nature Film Festival  (September 14- 18 2011) is getting ready for lift-off. This year filmmakers from 54 countries will be shown – that is 206 wonderful nature films from all over the world! The films will be shown in Lihula culture house and in KuMa, which is situated just a few hundred meters down the street from the culture house. In Haapsalu, some films will also be shown on Saturday evening.