We are excited to announce the 11th edition of the International Summer Course in dendrochronology: “Tree Rings, Climate, Natural Resources, and Human Interaction”. This course will take place from June 9th to June 22nd, 2025, at the Petnica Science Research Center in Serbia. It is a collaborative effort between the Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA (Belgrade, Serbia) and the Tree Ring Laboratory of the University of Arizona (USA), led by eminent professors Dr. Ramzi Touchan and Dr. David Meko.


Dates: August 10 – August 25, 2025.
Location: Petnica Science Research Center, Serbia https://petnica.rs/petnica-science-center/
Language: English

Who Should Apply?
Researchers & students (BSc, MSc, PhD) interested in dendrochronology, climate science, hydrology, archaeology, and natural resource management. Basic statistics knowledge required.


What You’ll Learn:

- Tree-ring analysis for climate & environmental research
- Fieldwork, sample collection & lab analysis
- Applications in water resources, archaeology, and climate reconstruction
- Hands-on experience with world-renowned experts


Led by:
Dr. Ramzi Touchan (University of Arizona, USA)
Dr. David Meko (University of Arizona, USA)

Organized by:
- Geographical Institute “Jovan Cvijić” SASA, Belgrade, Serbia
- Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research (LTRR), University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA

Course Fee: 900€ (Includes 2-week training and full board accommodation)
Apply by: July 14, 2025

Send CV & Motivation Letter to:
Dr. Milica Pecelj – and
Dr. Ramzi Touchan –

A Global Legacy:
Previously hosted in Turkey, Greece, Spain, Russia, Poland, and Jordan, this summer school fosters international collaboration in environmental research.

Learn More & Apply: www.treeringssummerschool.com

Date: March 12, 2025
Source: Milica Pecelj

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