The Risk of Food Contamination in Society

Academic Lecture Delivered by Prof. Dr. Peter Raspor at “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad

The Institute of Geopolitical Studies (IGS) within “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad is organizing, on April 23, 2026, an academic event dedicated to risk communication in the context of food contamination.

The special guest of the event is Prof. Dr. Peter Raspor, Professor Emeritus at the University of Ljubljana, a renowned specialist in the field of food sciences and biotechnology.

“The organization of this event reflects the commitment of ‘Aurel Vlaicu’ University of Arad to promote academic dialogue and to bring to the attention of the community current topics with a direct impact on society. The presence of a prestigious specialist such as Professor Peter Raspor offers participants the opportunity to better understand the challenges in the field of food safety and the importance of effective risk communication,” stated the Rector of UAV, Dr. Habil. Ramona Lile.

The lecture, entitled “Risk Communication in the Context of the Infiltration of Food Contamination into Society,” will address relevant aspects in the fields of food safety, microbiology, and biotechnology, with an emphasis on current challenges and recent scientific developments of interest to both the academic environment and society.

The event will take place between 09:00 and 11:00 at the headquarters of the Institute of Geopolitical Studies (IGS-UAV), located at 43 Calea Aurel Vlaicu, Arad.

For further information, interested persons may contact the organizers at +40 765 796 781 or via email at igs@uav.ro.