Kick-off meeting
2024-09-12 10:30 - 12:40 (Europe/Tallinn) | Tartu, Estonia
Meeting Particitants:
UT
Angela Ivask, Alexander Vanetsev, Leonid Dolgov, Rainer Pärna, Vambola Kisand
BAM
Frank Schreiber, Mika Huuhtanen
OULU
Wei Cao
EMPA
Ren Zulian Qun
Minutes
At the beginning of the meeting, all the participants introduced themselves and briefly talked about their scientific interests. Then Professor Angela Ivask reminded about the upcoming events: about the preparation of the dissemination and communication plan, data management and risk management plans, the project website and the choice of project intranet. Then a brief overview of the project’s activities was conducted: planned visits and educational lectures, trainings, summer schools, planning joint leadership of graduate students, establishing contacts with business companies that may potentially be interested in the results of the project.
Dissemination of information about the project
It was decided to supplement the Dissemination plan with a table with a line-by-line list of specific planned events and columns, indicating the venue, approximate time of the event, the approximate number of participants, and the person responsible for the event.
Project Logo
It was decided to make a detailed description of the final version of the logo and slogan for the project in the near future. A variant of the project slogan is proposed
“Fast antimicrobial innovation for real world impact”
The poster
It is proposed to develop a poster of the project in the near future for its presentation at various events in order to disseminate information about the project.
Web Site
In the main menu of the draft version of website and in the contact details, correct the name to “Project Partners”. Solve question about the host-server for the web-site placement.
Project Intranet
It is suggested to use One Drive. The Share Point option is also possible after clarifying how to access it for Project Partners
Questions for clarification from the EU officer
On what basis should Researchers be specified for the Continuous Reporting form on the EU Project Participant Portal? (Do we need to specify all of them similarly as it was in the Grant Agreement? Should their work contracts be concluded for the entire duration of the project or period of their work contracts can be smaller than duration of the project, if they are partially occupied with the project tasks)?
Is there a deadline for completing the Continuous Report on the EU Project Participant Portal?
Is it possible to postpone the deadline for reaching one of the milestones by 1 month?
Decisions
The Project Advisory Board has been appointed: Angela Ivask (UT), Vambola Kisand(UT), Frank Schreiber(UT), Wei Cao (OULU), Ren Zulian Qun (EMPA).
The same representatives have been appointed as leaders of the execution of work packages: each from own organization.
It was decided to hold Project Advisory Board meetings every 2 months. The next meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Estonian time.

Scientists Night
2024-09-27 08:00 - 20:30
The main activities of this event were located at the Institute of Physics and Institute of Chemistry. The aim of the event was to attract more interest of general public to material science and education. The program of the event included, particularly, demonstration experiments, quests and excursions to the laboratories. The FAST-Real project banner attracted the attention of both experienced and young researchers. It is because the project co-adviser Prof. Vambola Kisand fascinatingly told about the present achievements and nearest plans for development of antibacterial photocatalytic surfaces. He especially emphasized the opening possibilities for training and scientific and management carrier development for the young researchers.

FMNT 2024 conference
2024-10-06 08:00 - 2024-10-09 20:00
The scope of FMNT 2024 conference covers experimental and theoretical research on functional materials, nanotechnology, optical materials, novel characterisation methods, low dimensional systems and green and sustainable energy technologies and environment, bioengineering materials, biotechnologies and health, and yet more. FM&NT-NIBS 2024 provides an ideal academic platform for researchers to present their latest research findings and describe emerging technologies and directions in Functional Materials, Nanotechnologies, and Innovation issues.
It is planned that information about the planned FAST-Real project activity will be disseminated in course of the FMNT 2024 conference events.

Project Consortium Partners' Meeting
2024-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Tartu, Estonia

StartUp Days in Tartu
2025-01-29 - 2025-01-31 | Tartu, Estonia
sTARTUp Day brings together thousands of startup-minded professionals from all over the world, including 250+ early-stage investors interested in the New Nordic region. Get a kickstart on your fundraising goals for the year by arranging meetings through our matchmaking app and attending side-events that cater to bringing you together!
It is planned to advertise FAST-Real project opportunities and find new stake holders interested in project goals and future project results in the field of photocatalytic antibacterial materials

Entepreneurs Meet Researchers: R&D Collaboration In Health Technologies Day
2025-01-29 14:45 - 18:00
The event will be held at the utenberg Club, Aparaaditehas, Kastani 42, Tartu and aimed the development of the contacts between the scientists
working in the health care and well being areas and health care related companies and medical institutions. Special accent will be done on
the usage of the latest innovations in the materials science, technology and AI for the health care and well being needs.

On-line workshop about the writing of the project proposal
2025-02-06 09:30 - 11:30
This workshop will be organized by the Prof Wei Cao and his colleagues from the Project Office of the Oulu University.
Prof Wei Cao and his colleagues from the Project Office of the Oulu University will share experience and successful stories
related to the project applications, particularly, applications to the European Research Council. The workshop is oriented
on the early stage researchers planning preparation of their projects, including some ideas appeared during the FAST-Real project
realization, and all interested scientists. It is expected that researchers from FAST-Real participating institutions will take part
in the event and interested staff from the Project Office and granting organizations will be engaged.

1st Early Stage Researcher visit from UTARTU to BAM
2025-03-23 - 2025-04-11
It is planned that researchers (Merilin Rosenberg and Sandra Park) from the group of Prof. Angela Ivask (Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Tartu) will visit the group of Prof. Frank Schreiber (Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Berlin, Germany) to practice in antibacterial resistance experiments and master new skills of work and soft skills necessary both for the realization of the scientific FAST-Real project tasks and further career development.

12.05.2025 - 23.05.2025: research secondment from University of Tartu, Estonia to University of Oulu, Finland
2025-05-12 08:00 - 2025-05-23 17:00
Researchers Alexander Vanetsev, Rainer Pärna and Mati Kook from the Institute of Physics, University of Tartu will perform laboratory visit to the University of Oulu, Finland to the group of Prof. Wei Cao to make several experiments directed on design, synthesis and characterization of visible light activated photocatalytic materials (T6.2, MS 6.1, 30 November 2026)

International Scientific Seminar “Novel strategies and considerations in fighting pathogens”
2025-06-16 10:00 - 12:30
Speakers include members of Biodeterioration and Reference Organisms Division of the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, BAM (Germany) (https://www.bam.de/Content/EN/Standard-Articles/Topics/Environment/Environment-material-interactions/resistance-biocides-antibiotics.html) and Biointerfaces research team of Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, EMPA (https://www.empa.ch/web/s404; EMPA presenters will participate online).

Lectures on visible light photocatalysis from invited researchers of the University of Oulu
2025-10-06 12:00 - 2025-10-07 16:00
Invited researchers from the University of Oulu Finland: Dr. Wei Cao, Dr. Satu Ojala and Dr. Marko Huttula will deliver lectures about visible light photocatalytic materials and their applications

12 November 2025 Seminar-workshop: “Making Science Matter: building bridges between researchers and companies”
2025-11-12 09:00 - 12:40
To register and receive materials of the event, please register: https://forms.office.com/e/j7T3aSfivv
Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Venue: Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, room A411
Program
09:00–09:10 – Opening
09:10–09:40 – Rainis Venta: What do corporate CSOs buy?
Rainis Venta has a PhD in biotechnology. He is innovation manager for biotechnology and pharmaceuticals in Institute of Bioengineering (looglab.com; digibio.ut.ee). He has worked on building bridges between Estonia and Singapore.
09:40–10:25 – Relika Alliksaar Williams: Knowledge transfer, science and innovation at the University of Tartu
Relika Alliksaar Williams is an expert of knowledge transfer, intellectual property and science innovation, and works in the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation of the University of Tartu.
10:25–10:40 – Coffee break
10:40–11:10 – Sven Lange: Case studies of university-enterprise partnerships
Sven Lange holds a PhD in material science. He is expert in laser spectroscopy, head of the Laser Spectroscopy laboratory at the Institute of Physics, University of Tartu. Sven Lange has experience of work and partnership with different companies.
11:10–12:40 – Gleb Maltsev: Foundations of Pitching
Effective methods in communication with companies and pitching of new research ideas to them will be introduced and trained according to the pre-tasks, which will be given before the event.
Gleb Maltsev is a communication specialist with 13 years of experience. He helps people explain complex ideas in simple terms — whether it’s a pitch to investors or a presentation at a scientific conference.
Organizers contact: leonid.dolgov@ut.ee

Online seminar-workshop: “Equality, Inclusion and Research Ethics in Universities”
2025-11-18 10:00 - 13:00
We are pleased to invite you to participate in a seminar organized jointly by the University of Oulu and the University of Tartu. The event will focus on policies, practices, and discussions around equality, inclusion, and good scientific practices in higher education. The seminar will be valuable for:
-Academic staff and researchers interested in university-level approaches to equality and inclusion,
-Students and early-career researchers seeking insights into research ethics and inclusive practices.
Date: Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Venue: Online in Zoom (https://ut-ee.zoom.us/j/92201179433?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 922 0117 9433 Passcode: [REDACTED]
