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Speak Science communication workshop successfully delivered

within the TwinSubDyn Project

TwinSubDyn Science Communication Workshop, dedicated to developing science communication skills and promoting science to broader audiences, was held on April 17, 2025at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad (TwinSubDyn Coordinator). The main goal of the workshop was to embrace the dynamic world of science communication and learn how important it is to share the research impact in a way that inspires positive actions, raises awareness and capacity and creates fresh ideas that eventually change the world for the better.

The workshop was very well attended, which confirms the growing interest among the researchers in learning how to maximize the impact of their research by presenting the results in a clear, engaging, and relevant way. Experienced speakers, very active in science communication, have shared their knowledge on how to approach the targeted audience and the media, how to (re)build trust in science and inspire academic careers through interactive lectures and open discussion. 

Dr Branislav Jović (full professor at UNSPMF) talked about the scientific community juggling between the project deliverables and financial reports and the famous “reviewer number 2”; the media around us with distorted mirrors and their interpretation of scientific truth; decision-makers—investors in the process of ideas—technology—a better world.

Dobrivoje Erić (Head of Department of International Cooperation at Center for the Promotion of Science CPN) focused on ‘How to communicate science to (un)desired audiences,’ and presented various methodologies and approaches through which we connect non-scientific audiences, laypeople, with scientists, involve them in the research process, or in active exchange of inspiration, knowledge, and practices.

Dr Dajana Bjelajac (Assistant Professor at UNSPMF) focused on how to turn science into an adventure through firsthand experience, how important light pollution is and what the natural night sky can tell us.

Participants enjoyed exploring how to make science more visible, inspiring, and accessible to those outside the academic world. The clear goal of the workshop was to empower participants to think outside the box and to share their research in an attractive way that citizens can understand and relate to.

Speak Science Communication Workshop confirmed the importance of science communication – not only as a desirable soft skill, but also as a responsibility of every researcher to leave a relevant impact that will outlive the project.

The summer school “Food Science and Culinary Art” will take place from 6–18 July 2025 at TU Graz. If you study and do research in Chemistry – Food Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, then this is the right summer school for you!

Food science plays a vital role in providing safe, nutritious, convenient, delicious and sustainable food for everyone. TU Graz offers an exciting opportunity to explore Austria’s rich food culture and cutting-edge science in the field of food chemistry.

Program Highlights:

Discover Vienna: Enjoy a sightseeing tour and industry visits in Austria’s capital.

Visit TU Graz: Get hands-on experience in analytical chemistry, chocolate making, wine production, and more.

Gain valuable insights into Austrian culinary traditions and food production processes.

Network with international students and professionals from around the world.

This is your chance to expand your knowledge, connect with peers, and experience the best of Austrian food culture. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!

Send your CV and letter of motivation to erich.leitner@tugraz.at by 30 April 2025.

Apply now and make your summer unforgettable in Graz!

An intensive 3-day training experience for selected European and international students, featuring talks, workshops, and guided visits in areas such as science & innovation, sustainability, economics, and food science. Learn from top researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals, and join a vibrant international network.

Who can apply?
BA, MA, PhD students and recent graduates (within 12 months) from European universities.

What’s included?
✔️ Access to exclusive events and reserved seats
✔️ Full-board accommodation (3-4 bed rooms)
✔️ Local transfers and social events
✔️ Participation certificate

Fees:
Students cover 50% of participation costs. Travel is not included. Single/double rooms available at extra cost. Festival events are free to the general public.

Accommodation & Logistics:
Shared rooms, meal vouchers, and event attendance tracking are provided. Roommate preferences and dietary needs can be specified during registration.

Certificate of Participation:
Awarded at the end of the program with minimum attendance.

Questions and additional info:

https://www.goodnet.it/faq-english-version/
📧 internationalrelations@goodnet.it
📞 +39 049 0991240 | WhatsApp: +39 375 5239162
🕘 Mon–Fri, 9 AM–6 PM

TwinSubDyn projekat
(Horizon Europe Twinning Western Balkans – HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-02)

Radionica je namenjena svim zaposlenima Prirodno-matematičkog fakulteta koji žele da unaprede veštine naučne komunikacije – kako predstaviti istraživanje na jasan, inspirativan i uticajan način.

Govornici:

• Dr Branislav Jović (PMF) – nauka, mediji i donosioci odluka
• Dobrivoje Erić (CPN) – komunikacija sa (ne)ciljanim publikama
• Dr Dajana Bjelajac (PMF) – nauka kao lično iskustvo

Datum: 17. april 2025.
Vreme: 11.00–14.00
Mesto: Klub nastavnika (DMI/DF, II sprat)

Prijava je obavezna putem Google obrasca:
https://forms.gle/WBhmsSN6sJwPPwDR8

Rok za prijavu: 16. april 2025.

In September 2025, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt organizes a transformation summer camp on the topic “Human Well-being & Planetary Health”. We would like to invite your graduate students (those who are completing their Master’s degree at the moment or have already completed it) to apply with their ideas and become part of the one-week research camp at our University.

Please note that we offer full scholarships (covering travel, accommodation and meals) for those who are accepted.

Please find more information attached and here: http://www.ku.de/tsc

The application deadline is April 21, 2025.

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The Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology at the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Gdańsk & Medical University of Gdańsk is seeking candidates for multiple positions.

1. PhD Student – Clathrin-Mediated Trafficking

Start: October 2025 | Funding: Doctoral School Scholarship

Your Role

• Conduct PhD research in plant molecular and cell biology using Arabidopsis thaliana.
• Study clathrin-mediated trafficking and ARF small GTPase regulators.

Your Profile

• MSc in Biotechnology, Biology, or related field.
• Strong motivation, knowledge of cell biology, genetics, and genetic engineering.
• Proficiency in English for academic writing and communication.

We Offer

• 4-year PhD position with expert training in advanced live imaging and plant molecular biology.
• Supervision by a dedicated PI with an international research track record.
• Opportunity to apply for a National Science Centre PRELUDIUM grant.

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2. PhD Student – Intracellular Trafficking & Auxin Regulation

Start: October 2025 | Funding: National Science Centre SONATA BIS 14 Grant

Your Role

• Conduct PhD research on GNOM ARF-GEF, a key regulator of intracellular trafficking and auxin-regulated plant body patterning (Arabidopsis thaliana model).

Your Profile

• MSc in Biotechnology, Biology, or related field.
• Interest in fundamental plant biology, cell biology, genetics, and genetic engineering.
• Strong organizational skills and English proficiency.

We Offer

• 4-year PhD studentship with top-tier research training and professional development.
• Fully funded position under a prestigious SONATA BIS 14 grant.

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3. Research Assistant (BSc/MSc/PhD) – Molecular & Cell Biology

Start: September 2025 | Funding: National Science Centre SONATA BIS 14 Grant

Your Role

• Assist in molecular cloning, CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenesis, genotyping, and in vitro cultures.
• Support the lab with media preparation and plant care.

Your Profile

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in a relevant field with hands-on molecular biology experience.
• Strong organizational skills and basic English communication skills.

We Offer

• 5-year full-time research position with advanced experimental training.
• Potential for co-authorship on publications.

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Application Process

Submit your CV, motivation letter (English/Polish), and referee contact(s) to Maciek Adamowski (maciej.adamowski@ug.edu.pl).
Deadline: April 28, 2025

Please include: “I consent to the processing of my personal data for recruitment purposes.”

Detailed info can be found here

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Brain Bar team, which has been organizing Europe’s biggest festival on future for the past 11 years, invites you check out the partner WorldQuant’s International Quant Championship (IQC) – a competition for STEM, Finance and Computer Science students and put your quantitative skills to the test and build financial forecasting models.

Top-performing teams’ universities will have the opportunity to be featured on the prestigious Global IQC University Rankings TOP 100 list. Students might enjoy rewards such as a potential journey to the Singapore finals, cash prizes or career opportunities.

Why participate in the IQC?

• Contestants have the chance to travel to Singapore and represent their country in the global finals.
• They can win up to $100,000 in prizes.
• Become part of a global STEM community.
• Participate in free webinars to get help with the competition.

Who can apply?

• University students, professors, or alumni.
• Participants can compete individually or in teams (maximum 4 members). However, all team members must be from the same university.

Apply at this link.

Thank you for your attention to the development of the next generation. We hope to welcome many talented participants from your students in the competition.

Best regards,

Balázs FEKETE
Community Manager | BRAIN BAR

balazs@brainbar.com

 

COST Open Call 2025 je zvanično otvoren!

📅 Rok za podnošenje prijava: 21. oktobar 2025. u 12:00 (podne) CEST

Istraživači i inovatori koji planiraju da podnesu predlog za COST Action treba da se upoznaju sa:
– Vodičem za podnosioce predloga
– Zvaničnim pozivom, dostupnim na stranici Documents and Guidelines

🔔 Važno: Uveden je novi obrazac Technical Annex, te je obavezno koristiti ažurirani template za podnošenje prijava.

📌 Za opšta pitanja u vezi sa Open Call-om, obratite se vašem COST Nacionalnom koordinatoru:
Dr Zoran Mijić
Associate Research Professor, University of Belgrade, Institute of Physics
📞 +381 11 3713134
✉️ ncc-serbia@ipb.ac.rs

📌 Za tehnička pitanja kontaktirajte:
✉️ opencall@cost.eu

Studenti Prirodno-matematičkog fakulteta Univerziteta u Novom Sadu su od 2-14. marta 2025. učestvovali u programu NTU Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program na Državnom univerzitetu Tajvana u Tajpeju.

Luka Divjaković, student računarskih nauka, Andrej Rajkov, student informacionih tehnologija, Pavle Tepavčević i Mihailo Milenković, studenti master programa veštačke inteligencije, imali su priliku da steknu dragoceno iskustvo u oblasti mikroprocesora, veštačke inteligencije i robotike.

Učešće naših studenata u ovom programu rezultat je saradnje Prirodno-matematičkog fakulteta i tajvanskog partnera, što je našim studentima omogućilo da uče od vodećih svetskih stručnjaka u industriji mikroprocesora.

Tajvan je globalni lider u proizvodnji mikroprocesora i poluprovodnika, a njegova ekonomija u velikoj meri zavisi od ove industrije. Više od 60% svetske proizvodnje čipova dolazi upravo iz Tajvana, zahvaljujući kompanijama kao što su TSMC i Mediatek, koje snabdevaju najveće tehnološke gigante širom sveta.

Tokom programa, studenti su prisustvovali predavanjima uglednih profesora i stručnjaka iz oblasti mikroprocesora, veštačke inteligencije i robotike. Takođe su imali priliku da posete vodeće tehnološke kompanije kao što su ST Microelectronics, TSMC, Mediatek i Delta, gde su iz prve ruke mogli da se upoznaju sa najnovijim dostignućima u industriji čipova. U Istraživačkom centru Univerziteta studenti su imali priliku da rade sa silicijumskim pločicama, osnovnim materijalom za proizvodnju mikroprocesora.

Pored akademskih aktivnosti, učesnici su istražili i bogatu kulturnu baštinu Tajvana, uključujući i posetu muzejima u Tajpeju.

Posebnu zahvalnost dugujemo kompaniji Sixsentix i platformi za učenje SixCube University, koji su svojim sponzorstvom pokrili veći deo troškova puta do Tajpeja, omogućivši našim studentima da budu deo ovog programa.

Luka, Pavle, Mihailo i Andrej su jednoglasni u preporuci budućim generacijama da iskoriste ovakve prilike, jer će stečena znanja i kontakti biti neprocenljivi za njihov dalji akademski, profesionalni i lični razvoj.

Organizers: Tongji University, UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development, The Executive Committee of Demonstration Zone of Green and Integrated Ecological Development of the Yangtze River Delta

Timeline: From now until June 9, 2025

Challenge Theme: Innovative Solutions to Plastic Pollution
Students worldwide are invited to form teams and contribute to tackling plastic pollution through one of the following topics:

1. Climate Action: Addressing plastic pollution’s impact on climate change.
2. Health Guardians: Innovative solutions to mitigate human health risks caused by plastic pollution.
3. Zero-Waste Cities: Strategies to minimize plastic waste in urban environments.
4. Automotive and Electronics Recycling: Advancing design, materials, and recycling processes.

Who Can Participate?
The challenge is open to all university students worldwide, regardless of nationality or academic level.

How to Participate?
There are two ways to join:

• As a Participant: Form a team (2-4 members) and compete for awards and scholarships.
• As an Observer: Vote for teams and apply to attend the final as a spectator.

Key Deadlines:

• April 15, 2025: Registration deadline for participants.
• June 8, 2025: Registration deadline for observers.

Awards and Scholarships:

• Champion Team: 15,000 RMB
• Second Prize: 9,000 RMB
• Third Prize: 6,000 RMB
• Special Awards and Most Popular Team Prize also available.
• Travel and accommodation scholarships provided for shortlisted teams attending the semi-finals in Shanghai.

Submission Requirements:

• Teams must submit a poster (2:1 aspect ratio, PDF format, 300 dpi resolution) clearly presenting their solution.
• The content must be in English and visually appealing.
• All submissions must be original.

For more details and registration, visit: https://isces.tongji.edu.cn/