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[PANEL] “Startups – From Hypothesis to Market” What does it take to transform a research hypothesis into a viable, market-ready product? How do scientists become entrepreneurs, and what challenges—and unexpected rewards—lie along the way? This panel brings together four startup founders who began their journey in the lab, driven by curiosity, experimentation, and a desireContinue reading “[Panel Discussion]”

Marko Košiček, PhD Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb Linkedin “Communicating science with non-scientists” Communicating science is crucial if we want the public to understand the basics of science so they would be able to make informed decisions about important issues such as their health or changes in the environment. As a researcher, you are an expertContinue reading “[Workshop 2]”

Anita Kanđera Momenta Link “Find Your Rhythm! Practical Guidelines for Time Management” In today’s fast-paced world, effective time management has become essential for achieving success and maintaining balance between professional and personal life. In this lecture, Anita Kanđera, an experienced business advisor in marketing, sales, and (online) business organization, will share with you practical guidelinesContinue reading “[Workshop 1]”

[INVITED LECTURE] Petra Bajo, PhD Link Petra Bajo, PhD Scientific Adviser, Croatian Geological Survey, Zagreb “Speleothems: Time Capsules of Earth’s Climate History” Natural climate changes have been a fundamental part of Earth’s geological history. Evidence of these changes is preserved in natural archives such as ice cores, deep-sea sediments, and speleothems. Understanding the timing andContinue reading “[Invited Lecture 4]”

[INVITED LECTURE] Prof. Vjekoslav Kovač, PhD Link Prof. Vjekoslav Kovač, PhD Full Professor, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb “Problem solving at the level of mathematical research” A major part of mathematical research can be identified as solving abstract problems. Since problem-solving techniques can also be useful to scientists in other areas,Continue reading “[Invited Lecture 3]”

[INVITED LECTURE] Prof. Krešimir Kumerički, PhD Link Prof. Krešimir Kumerički, PhD Full Professor, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb “The Shape of the Proton” The proton is the smallest stable particle in nature whose radius has been measured. The same measurement methods, refined in recent years, in principle allow us to lookContinue reading “[Invited Lecture 2]”

[INVITED LECTURE] Jason Pellettieri, PhD Link     Jason Pellettieri, PhD Professor & Chair of Biology, Keene State College, New Hampshire, United States “The biology of planarians – circling the globe to study worms that are flat” One of the benefits of an academic career is the opportunity to travel, meeting new colleagues, expanding yourContinue reading “[Invited Lecture 1]”

Special offer to print your poster with Knjigoprint for printing posters Dear Symposium Participants, We’ve partnered again with Knjigoprint to offer a special discounted price and convenient pick-up just for PhDSS participants! Here is what you should do: Email your poster in PDF format, scaled to the correct dimensions (vertical orientation, 100 cm x 80Continue reading “Take Advantage of Our Exclusive Poster Printing Promotion with Knjigoprint”

8th PhDSS Awards We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 8th Faculty of Science PhD Student Symposium Awards! Just like in previous years, we celebrated excellence across multiple categories, including Best Oral Presentation, Best Poster Presentation, and The Most Attentive Listeners. Check out who took home the honors! Oral Presentation Poster Presentation The MostContinue reading “Awards 2024”

Department of Geography A history The Subdepartment of Geography at the University of Zagreb was founded in 1883 within the Faculty of Philosophy, therefore it is even older than the well-known geography departments in Heidelberg (founded in 1895) or Chicago (the oldest in North America, founded in 1903). Its founder and first professor was DrContinue reading “Department of Geography”