IMD in Estonia

International Microorganism Day joins Researchers' Night Festival in Tartu, Estonia

Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (University of Tartu, Estonia) hosts celebration of International Microorganism Day by interactive and hands-on workshops on microbes, cells and DNA on 30th of September at the Researchers' Night. We are opening the doors of the institute for family members and friends of our employees and also invite wider public who are interested in microscopic beauty in and around us. Join us at the house tour, indoor health course, labs and workshops.

The activities are held in Estonian. Pre-registration to the workshops on the homepage is mandatory.

Date: 30th of September, 2-6 pm

Venue: Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology and Institute of Genomics (Riia 23, Tartu)

Program in a glance:

  • 2 pm – opening words (atrium, Riia 23b/2)

  • 2:15-3 pm – house tour

  • 3-4 pm – workshop on microbial art (Riia 23b/1-218). Sponsored by Estonian Society for Microbiology.

  • 4-5 pm – workshop on studying DNA (Riia 23b/1-218). Organized by Travelling Bioclass.

  • 3-4, 4-5 and 5-6 pm – workshop on the microscopic beauty in and on us (Riia 23-113).

More information about this event (in Estonian) and registration https://tymri.ut.ee/et/sisu/tumri-kutsub-kulla-teadlaste-oo-ja-perepaev

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