Traditional analytical chemistry group seminar was this time held in beautiful Voore Guest House on 5-6^th of May. Despite the sunny and wonderful weather outside, a group of analytical chemists were pleased to stay inside to discuss research. Since many of our group members are going to defend their theses soon (PhD students Märt Lõkov and Sofja Tšepelevitš, master’s students Alo Rüütel and Andre Leesment, and bachelor’s students Elisabeth Parman and Lisett Kiudorv), their presentations were followed by many questions and fruitful discussions. Another PhD student, Max Hecht, joined us via Skype and gave us an interesting presentation about sponge spray while reminding that every chemist must face many problems and difficulties before gaining the expected results. Besides numerous analytical chemistry research-related presentations, our research fellow Dr. Riin Rebane, who is currently studying law, introduced us a world of law and talked about patent applications in Estonia. The whole seminar was finished with a gripping presentation about postdoctoral studies in the University of Helsinki by Dr. Hanno Evard.
In addition to the intense seminar, we were able to enjoy the beautiful nature and landscape of Vooremaa while taking a long walk in the village and discussing the day’s events in a hot sauna.