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Dr. Karen de la Vega earns the Science Breakthrough of the Year – Emerging Talents title among more than 100 global finalists with innovative tools to create better medicines. Dr. Karen de la Vega Hernández, postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), has won first place at the Falling Walls Lab … Read more
Over the two half-day interactive workshop held online, Dr. Duarte embarked on the path of enhancing his supervision skills to better support students. The course was designed not just for established supervisors, but also for those new to the role or who find themselves in supervisory positions by delegation. The sessions explored key aspects of … Read more
The Laserlab‑Europe & RADIATE Users’ Meeting in Nanoscience (joint with the 1st IABA Users’ Meeting) was held in Seville, Spain, from 19th to the 21st of October 2025.The meeting convened under the auspices of the Laserlab‑Europe and RADIATE programmes at the Centro Nacional de Aceleradores (CNA) in Seville, bringing together researchers and professionals from Europe’s nanoscience … Read more
The 9th International Conference on Semiconductor Photochemistry (SP9), held in Madrid 8–12 September 2025, presented a compelling convergence of researchers at the interface of photocatalysis, semiconductor photochemistry, and solar-driven processes. The conference spotlighted topics such as solar-to-electricity conversion, air and water remediation, solar fuels, new materials, operando/in-situ characterization and the transition from research to industrial … Read more
The 13th annual meeting of the European Optical Society, held at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands from 24–28 August 2025, was a rich and dynamic convergence of around 500 researchers, students, and industry experts from over thirty countries, all united by a focus on optics and photonics. The conference spanned topics in different … Read more
In May–June 2025, Aratrika Chakraborty participated in the Leadership Training Programme organized by the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). The program focused on developing essential leadership and communication skills for researchers, fostering collaboration, and enhancing the impact of scientific work within and beyond academia. This training experience provided Aratrika with valuable tools to … Read more
Aratrika Chakraborty presented her poster titled “Electric Field-Triggered Dynamics of 2D Covalent Organic Framework by In Situ Spectroelectrochemistry” at the EuroMOF 2025 Conference, held in Greece from 21–24 September 2025. The event brought together leading researchers in the field of metal-organic frameworks and porous materials to discuss the latest scientific advances. Aratrika’s contribution showcased innovative … Read more
On September 26th, João Gonçalves had the privilege of participating in the European Research Night at CaixaForum Tarragona, an event that connects research with the general public. The activity followed a “speed dating” format, where members of the Tarragona community could ask questions about scientific research and the daily life of researchers. For João, it … Read more
In addition to her recent interview with ACS Axial, Dr. Karen de la Vega Hernández was also recognized as part of the ACS Publications Hispanic Heritage Month Campaign: Trailblazers & Pathways. This special edition commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the significant achievements and pioneering contributions of Hispanic and Latinx chemists and chemical engineers. It … Read more
From over 100 applications, Dr. Karen de la Vega Hernández was selected as one of 17 finalists to pitch live at the Falling Walls Lab Competition for Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellows, held during the MSCA 2025 Presidency Conference: Attracting and Retaining Research Talent in Europe in Lyngby, Denmark. In a three-minute presentation titled “Breaking the Wall … Read more
Dr. Aswin Gopakumar had the honour of attending the 2025 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Chemistry, held from June 29 to July 4, 2025, in Lindau, Germany. This prestigious event brought together over 30 Nobel Laureates and around 600 young scientists from across the globe. Among these, fewer than 10% were invited to present their … Read more
Dr. Karen de la Vega Hernández was recently featured in an interview for ACS Axial. In the interview, Karen shares her journey as a scientist, her perspectives on the importance of creativity in research, and how embracing bold ideas can lead to transformative discoveries. She also reflects on the challenges and rewards of pursuing a … Read more