Tartu, Estonia
17 – 22 July 2017

The summer school course aims to cover the biochemical evolution in the universe from formation of the first molecules in interstellar clouds to the assembly of the first cells on Earth. The course consists of lectures, student-led discussions and  poster sessions. The  following subjects are included:

– Formation of the elements in space
– Chemical processes in dark clouds, star-forming regions and protoplanetary disks
– Atmospheric processes in rocky, gaseous planets and their satelites
– Emergence of Homochirality
– Formation of complx molecules in hydrothermal systems
– From carbon molecules to biogenic activity
– Assembly of first cells

Participants will also have the possibility to display their own research results in a poster session. Furthermore, a half-day excursion to interesting sites in the area (Ice Age Museum, Lake Peipus) and a walk in Tartu are included as a social programme.

The event is aimed for students an early career scientists and open to applicants from all nationalities. Detailed information about the summer school and the application procedure (deadline 31 May 2017) can be found at the website: http://www.nordicastrobiology.net/Tartu2017