Samuli Junttila raps about his PhD thesis and finds his way into the hearts of an international judging panel: Scan the trees! Scan the trees! – Junttila explains on his rap video what is meant by scanning the trees. Forest scientist Samuli Junttila’s innovative depiction of how laser scanning can be utilized in the...Read More
In the future, the living lab currently being built at the Hyytiälä Forestry Field Station, operated by the University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry in Juupajoki, will be part of an international research and measurement network. Together with two international partners, the University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry has established a...Read More
Are you passionate about pursuing a career in academia and research? Do you dream of studying in a world-class research university with state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant research community? Look no further than Radboud University, Nijmegen in the Netherlands. Radboud University, Nijmegen is offering fully-funded PhD degree scholarships in 11 different fields of study...Read More
Biodiversity is crucial for the health and productivity of our agrifood systems. It includes the vast array of living organisms, from bees and earthworms to coral reefs and rainforests. Unfortunately, biodiversity for food and agriculture is declining at an alarming rate. Forests are a critical component of this biodiversity, and their protection is essential...Read More
Looking to take the next step in your academic career? Consider joining the University of Copenhagen’s vibrant academic community as a postdoctoral fellow! We are currently offering 19 postdoctoral fellowships across a wide range of disciplines, providing an exciting opportunity to advance your research and develop your academic profile. As a postdoctoral fellow at the...Read More
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) has partnered with the University of Copenhagen to tackle the challenge of excessive salt in the soil, which has been a major hindrance to productivity in the forestry and agriculture sectors in Tanzania. As a leading institution in agricultural innovation and knowledge delivery, SUA is well positioned to take on...Read More
Innovation plays a crucial role in improving the lives of Tanzanians, and Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is at the forefront of driving innovative solutions in the agricultural sector. SUA’s research and development efforts have led to significant advancements in crop production, disease prevention, and pest control. Through the promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship among...Read More
carbon pricing is the value ascribed to the external costs – usually social costs – of pollution emitted by an industry. The price on carbon emissions is applied either through a carbon tax or an emission trading system. Carbon tax is the price that governments impose on polluters for each metric ton of carbon dioxide...Read More
Tanzania has the potential to improve its economy through the exhibition of high-quality wood sculptures made from Dalbergia Melanoxylon, a type of wood commonly used in the country. By showcasing these sculptures in exhibitions around the world, particularly in Europe, Tanzania can capitalize on the high demand for products of cultural value and sell them at...Read More
