Registration

The Baltic Basement Spring School 2026 will take place on 27–29 May 2026 at the Geological Survey of Estonia’s Arbavere Research Center.

Participation is limited to approximately 35 people (Phd and master students, researchers, early career scientists, and geological survey experts).

Due to the limited number of places, registration is required, and participation may be subject to selection if the number of applicants exceeds capacity

All participants are expected to actively contribute to the academic program. Doctoral and master’s students are encouraged to present their research in the poster session.

Working language: English.

Registration deadline: 1 May 2026
Notification of acceptance at latest: 5 May 2026

To apply, please complete the registration form below. In case of high demand, student applicants may be asked to submit a short statement of motivation and/or a brief description of their research topic.

For questions, please contact:
Kairi Põldsaar: kairi.poldsaar@ut.ee

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1	Kairi Põldsaar	University of Tartu	Early-career scientist
2	Johannes Vind	Geological Survey of Estonia	Early-career scientist
3	Tiit Kaasik	Geological Survey of Estonia	Head of Mineral Resources Department
4	Georg Rahu	University of Tartu	PhD student
5	Richard Pihel	University of Tartu	PhD student
6	Viesturs Zandersons	University of Latvia	PhD student
7	Olga Demina	State Scientific Research Institute Nature Research Centre	PhD Student
8	Krister Leon Sundblad	Pernå Research Center	Professor
9	Matīss Brants	University of Latvia	PhD student
10	Jüri Plado	University of Tartu	Assoc. Professor
11	Lennart Maala	University of Tartu	PhD student
12	Laurynas Šiliauskas	State Scientific Research Institute Nature Research Centre	Early-career scientist
13	Dmitrijs Vorobjovs	University of Latvia	PhD Student
14	Polina Shlykova	University of Tartu	Masters’ student
15	Astrid Jõerand	University of Tartu	Masters’ student
16	Juho Kirs	University of Tartu	Senior Researcher
17	Grazina Skridlaite	State Scientific Research Institute Nature Research Centre	Assoc. Professor
18	Carmel Kuusk	University of Tartu	PhD Student
19	Siim Tarros	University of Tartu	PhD Student
20	Tarmo All	TalTech	PhD Student
21	Alvar Soesoo	TalTech	Professor
22	Sigrid Hade	Geological Survey of Estonia	Senior Specialist
23	Ugnė Birmanaitė	State Scientific Research Institute Nature Research Centre	PhD Student
24	Argo Jõeleht	University of Tartu	Assoc. Professor
25	Daiga Pipira	Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre	Head of Geology Department
26	Siim Nirgi	Geological Survey of Estonia	Senior Specialist
27	Ģirts Stinkulis	University of Latvia	Professor
28	Vaida Kirkliauskaitė	Vilnius University	Senior Researcher
29	Carina Sula	TalTech	PhD Student
30	Heidi Soosalu	TalTech	Senior Lecturer
31	Eduard Pukkonen	TalTech	Senior Lecturer
32	Sirle Liivamägi	Geological Survey of Estonia	Senior Specialist
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CONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS (updated 19.03.2026 @12:42)