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
Registration is now closed as all places have been filled.
We appreciate your interest and hope to see you at future events!
| Name | Organization | Status | |
| 1 | Kairi Põldsaar | University of Tartu | Early-career scientist |
| 2 | Johannes Vind | University of Tartu | 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 / Geological Survey of Lithuania | PhD Student / Chief Specialist |
| 24 | Argo Jõeleht | University of Tartu | Assoc. Professor |
| 25 | Siim Nirgi | Geological Survey of Estonia | Senior Specialist |
| 26 | Ģirts Stinkulis | University of Latvia | Professor |
| 27 | Vaida Kirkliauskaitė | Vilnius University | Senior Researcher |
| 28 | Carina Sula | TalTech | PhD Student |
| 29 | Heidi Soosalu | TalTech | Senior Lecturer |
| 30 | Eduard Pukkonen | TalTech | Senior Lecturer |
| 31 | Sirle Liivamägi | Geological Survey of Estonia | Senior Specialist |
| 32 | Gediminas Motuza | Vilnius University | Professor Emeritus |
| 33 | Vykintas Motuza | Vilnius University | Geologist |
| 34 | Charlie Moon | Moon Geology | Senior Researcher |
| 35 | Wade Steven Johnson | Curonian Resources SIA | Exploration Geo from Australia |
| 36 | Evgenia Salin | Åbo Akademi University | Early-career scientist |
| 37 | Talitha Golding | Iceni Gold Ldt | Exploration Geo from Australia |
| 38 | Kalle Mart Suuroja | Geological Survey of Estonia | Senior Geologist |
