Topic: research

Eesti teadlast Märt Lõkovit tunnustati Rahvusvahelise Puhta ja Rakenduskeemia Liidu (IUPAC) poolt Balarewi auhinnaga.

Why does an apple decompose in nature, but a plastic bag remains for hundreds of years? The answer comes from Darja Lavõgina, Associate Professor of Bioorganic Chemistry at the University of Tartu.

Brüsselis avatud näitusel tutvustatakse Eesti teadlasi, kes on pälvinud Euroopa Teadusnõukogu grandi. Näitusel saab lugeda ka Tartu Ülikooli üheteistkümne silmapaistva teadlase ERC projektist.

Anneli Kruve on her early passion for chemistry, advanced studies, and successful career in analytical chemistry, as well as the value of a good teacher and a strong academic foundation in life.

Glass is even suitable for storing nuclear waste. Miriam Koppel, a junior researcher in physical chemistry at the University of Tartu, explained why glass is such a chemically durable material.

Ester Oras, Associate Professor in Analytical Chemistry and Archaeology at the University of Tartu, has received a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).

The registration for three-minute thesis competition ends on 19 September.

The Estonian development company LDI Innovations has now completed the Fluo Reader device, which detects a large portion of upper respiratory tract infections, including the coronavirus.

Indrek Tulp talks about his career journey, studies at the chemistry institute, and the usefulness of a chemistry education in today's world.

Speakers from each field are invited to give engaging presentations in Estonian or English, outlining the importance and results of their research.