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BUP Student Conference 2020 - "Sustainable Food Production in Conditions of Climate Change"- POSTPONED UNTIL AUTUMN
| Type of event: | Conference › International (in SR or ČR in a world language) |
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| Event dates: | 13.05.2020 - 16.05.2020 |
| Event location: | Nitra, Slovakia |
| Organizer: | The Baltic University Programme’s coordinating secretariat at Uppsala University and Slovak University of Agriculture |
| Professional sponsor of event: | The Baltic University Programme’s coordinating secretariat at Uppsala University and Slovak University of Agriculture |
| Held under the auspices of: | The Baltic University Programme’s coordinating secretariat at Uppsala University and Slovak University of Agriculture |
| Link to conference site: | https://www.balticuniv.uu.se/education/students-courses-and-conferences/student-conference-2020/ |
| Keywords: | Sustainable Food Production Climate Change Food Industry |
| Working languages: | English |
The main objective
The conference aims develop the participants knowledge on the topic and spark new ideas through interaction with both lecturers, the food producing industry and other students alike.
With some of the regions leading experts from both academia and the food industry, participants will have the chance to learn and develop their skills together with students from all over the Baltic Sea Region. The conference also includes study visits at local food producers, workshops and cultural events, all in the beautiful agricultural landscapes of western Slovakia.
Topic circuits
Sustainable Food Production in Conditions of Climate Change
Next information
Programme
During our 4 days conference, participants will get a unique experience to intensively study sustainable food systems and how they are likely to be effected from a warming climate.
Open for: Undergraduate and graduate students studying at BUP member universities
Number of participants: 80 students
Costs: The conference is free of charge and includes food, accomodation and program.
Application deadline: Application is temporarily closed, but will open again in September 2020.
Application process
The applications to the students conference open on the 13 of February 2020 and closes the on the 20th of Mars at 23.59 (CET). Each country in the Baltic Sea Region will get a certain quota based on the number of member universities in that country, however each country will have a minimum of 5 seats to the conference. Each national BUP centre is in charge of selecting the participants based on a set of guidelines.
Participants will get a result of their applications at latest the 3 of April 2020. Those who are not accepted will be automatically put on a waiting list.
Application form: http://www2.balticuniv.uu.se/bup-3/?view=article&id=191&catid=49
Contact:
Barbora Čakovská, Slovak University of Agriculture
Local conference coordinator
barbora.cakovska@uniag.sk
Last update: 04.03.2020 12:58