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<\/span><\/div>The Summer School 2026 on \u201cFormation and Growth of Atmospheric Aerosols\u201d will be held during 17-27 August 2026 at the Hyyti\u00e4l\u00e4 (Finland) forestry station. The organizers are the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR<\/a>) and The Doctoral Programme in Science at the University of Helsinki, the Nordic Graduate School \u201cBiosphere-Carbon-Aerosol-Cloud-Climate Interactions\u201d (CBACCI), Nordic Master’s Degree Programme \u201cAtmosphere-Biosphere-Studies\u201d (ABS), Integrated Land Ecosystem \u2013 Atmosphere Process Study (iLEAPS<\/a>), The Atmosphere and Climate Competence Center (ACCC<\/a>), The Aerosol, Clouds and Trace Gases Research Infrastructure (ACTRIS<\/a>), and Pan-Eurasian EXperiment (PEEX<\/a>) programme.<\/p>\n Summer school topics that will be covered include the following:<\/p>\n During 10-day course, participants (PhD students and advanced MSc students in atmospheric sciences) will gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental theories of new particle formation. The program also includes introductions to, as well as state-of-the-art insights into, mass spectrometry, regional and global modelling, and quantum chemistry calculations. The course is carefully designed to provide a strong foundation to start or further advance participants\u2019 journey in atmospheric science. Beyond the academic program, the summer school offers a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow researchers at a similar career stage, exchange ideas, and build lasting professional relationships – while also enjoying the inspiring natural surroundings of the Hyyti\u00e4l\u00e4<\/a> forestry station.<\/p>\n\n