News and Events for Researchers

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Workshop on biodiversity and trade in Brussels

JRC recently organised a workshop with support from PEER to contribute to the development of a policy-relevant research agenda on European trade and global biodiversity.

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Workshop on biodiversity and trade in Brussels

JRC recently organised a workshop with support from PEER to contribute to the development of a policy-relevant research agenda on European trade and global biodiversity.

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Registrations open for the third PEER network webinar

Following the success of our first two PEER Network seminars, we are thrilled to announce the third webinar in this series, scheduled for February 13, 2025 (10:00–12:00 CET).

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The second PEER seminar is a Launchpad for Collaboration

On December 5, 2024 we hosted the second seminar of our series, and it was a resounding success, with a wide range of participant from the academic world across the EU!

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PEER Network seminar on ML/AI in Environmental sciences – Expanding the horizons in environmental monitoring and forecasting

Following the success of the first PEER Network seminar, which introduced the use of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Environmental Sciences, we are excited to announce the second webinar in this series, scheduled for...

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Save £70 on Field electronics training

By the end of the course, you will be familiar with the principles of electronic circuits and their application using a multimeter. You will gain basic knowledge and skills to be able to troubleshoot and repair equipment in the field. You will have...

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Book now and save £50 on 'Train the trainer' course

Gain best practice in the development and delivery of interactive training.

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The effects of plastic on the three planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution: scientific knowledge is still patchy and unevenly distributed. Source: Annika Jahnke / UFZ The effects of plastic on the three planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution: scientific knowledge is still patchy and unevenly distributed. Source: Annika Jahnke / UFZ

Environmental Impacts of Plastics: Moving beyond the perspective on waste

A UFZ team analyses the impacts of plastics on climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution.

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Book now save £100! Unlock the Power of Radiological Environmental Protection: 3-20 June 2025

We are pleased to announce new dates set for our highly anticipated course on Radiological Environmental Protection. We are relaunching this comprehensive program to empower professionals like you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the...

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Submarine chimneys flowing out of the floor of the Dead Sea.  ©UFZ The chimneys are formed by minerals crystallizing out of highly saline groundwater flowing out of the lake floor. Source: UFZ

White smokers on the lake floor

In an interdisciplinary research project coordinated by the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), researchers have discovered meter-high chimneys on the floor of the Dead Sea. These are formed by the spontaneous crystallization of...

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