At the ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Estonian University of Life Sciences, outstanding university employees were recognised for their contributions to research, teaching and the university community.
Among those honoured were several employees of the Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, whose contributions were acknowledged for their long-standing service, continuing education, science communication and innovative initiatives.
Julia Jeremejeva, Senior Lecturer in Production Animal Medicine, received the Trainer of the Year Award. The award recognises her contribution to sharing professional knowledge and skills and advancing continuing education in veterinary medicine.
The Best Innovative Idea Award was presented to Roxane Le Coat and Felipe Corrêa for their initiative “Pink Pony Club – Hyraco and the EMÜ Equine Clinic”. The initiative was recognised for its innovative approach.
Associate Professor Kadrin Meremäe received second prize in the Science Communication Award for her online course aimed at upper secondary school students, “Fundamentals of Food Safety: How to Reduce Food Waste?” The course helps young people understand the principles of food safety and raises awareness of food waste reduction by connecting science-based knowledge with everyday choices.
Special recognition was given to three institute employees who have each completed 50 years of service at the Estonian University of Life Sciences. The following employees were honoured for their long-standing dedication and commitment:
- Katri Ling – Senior Researcher in Cattle Metabolism, Chair of Animal Nutrition;
- Aino Nõmmeots – Laboratory Technician, Chair of Animal Breeding and Biotechnology;
- Sirje Värv – Researcher in Animal Genetics, Chair of Animal Breeding and Biotechnology.
Their decades of dedicated work have made a significant contribution to the continuity of the institute's research and teaching activities and to the development of their respective fields.
New doctoral graduates were also formally conferred their degrees during the anniversary ceremony, recognising their research achievements and contributions to their respective fields.
The Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences congratulates all award recipients and thanks them for their dedication and valuable contributions to the development of the institute and the university.
Read more about the Estonian University of Life Sciences' 75th anniversary ceremony on the university's websitelink opens in new page.
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Communications specialist
Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences
Administration of the Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences
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