News & Events
Soil functions and health at international meetings and conferences- scientific and educational potential
Warsaw University of Life Sciences participated in conferences and international meetings dedicated to science and education on soil health.
Research update from Sweden: Advancing PFAS remediation research at the Örnsköldsvik Airport
At the Örnsköldsvik Airport test site in Sweden, PHISHES is advancing the validation of tools and simulation models to assess remediation strategies for soils and groundwater impacted by PFAS contamination.
How a competition helped engage citizens in improving soil health
A closer look at how the competition works and what it can teach us about getting citizens involved in improving soil health, particularly when it comes to engaging wider society as a key stakeholder group within PHISHES.
Research update from Poland: Model simulations reveal 35% shift in river-groundwater exchange in the Koprzywianka basin
New modelling results from the Koprzywianka River basin within the PHISHES project highlight significant changes in river-roundwater exchange, supporting ongoing drought mitigation and water quality management in southern Poland.
Advancing soil health and ecosystem services prediction: PHISHES consortium meeting at BRGM
The PHISHES consortium met at BRGM in Orléans for two intensive and productive days of discussion, coordination, and hands-on work. The meeting was an important opportunity for partners to share progress across work packages, align on next steps, and plan upcoming activities as the project moves toward its first major outputs.
Interview with PHISHES Project Coordinator: From Soil Science to Decision-Making
Alex Murray is the PHISHES Project Coordinator. Her experience strongly motivates her work within PHISHES, which aims to develop a Digital Platform to support decision-makers in implementing actions to protect soil health.
Bridging models and real‑world PFAS remediation
By integrating knowledge of real soil samples with advanced modelling frameworks, PHISHES partners are closing the gap between theory and practice, which will lead to more informed policy decisions.
Bridging across Mission Soil projects
On September 2025, two members of PHISHES participated in the yearly meeting of the SOILPROM project, a Mission Soil sister project.
Advancing Modelling Future: Key Outcomes from the PHISHES Workshop in Denmark
Over three days, experts exchanged insights, aligned methodologies, and advanced the development of the project’s hydrological and contaminant transport models.
Testing Biofilter to Protect Water Quality from Agricultural Runoff
As part of PHISHES, an experimental biofilter has been installed and tested in a small sub-catchment near the village of Chyšná (Martinice u Onšova). The 2.6 km² catchment, located within the Martinický creek stream basin, was chosen for its mix of forest and active...