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Reflections on Dr. Hammarback MSCA Fellowship: The Vital Role of Supervision
Supervision is a cornerstone of the MSCA fellowship experience, playing a crucial role in the professional and personal development of both the supervisor and the students. For fellows, the opportunity to mentor and guide junior researchers fosters essential skills in leadership, communication, and project management. These experiences are invaluable, preparing them for future roles in … Read more
Beauty in science Event: “Crystal Clear” Photo
“One fine morning I found that a crystal had condensed accidentally on a round bottom flask and I thought of taking a picture because it looked really interesting” Dr. Aratrika Chakraborty picture’s “Crystal Clear” was selected for the Art Exhibition “Beauty in Science” performed on February 23, 2024, in Barcelona. “Beauty in science” is a Public … Read more
The beauty in science: Photography Winner (2024)
“Beauty in science” is a Public Engagement activity organized by five BIST Master students within the Responsible Research and Science Communication (RRSC) subject. The event gathered more than 60 people, that were also invited to vote for the best piece of art. The award went to Dr. Aswin Gopakumar, also from the group of Prof. Lloret-Fillol, for the … Read more
Dr. Balázs L. Tóth’s Participated at the SISOC XIV
The XIV Spanish-Italian Symposium on Organic Chemistry, SISOC XIV, was held in Turin, Italy during 25 – 27 February 2024. This symposium offered opportunities to discuss the latest developments, achievements, and prospects in Organic Chemistry. Dr. Balázs L. Tóth presented the poster entitled ‘Advancing the synthesis of congested stereogenic centers’.
Crazy about Chemistry and Dr. Bálazs Tóth: Inspiring the Next Generation of Chemists at ICIQ
On September 30th, 2023, the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) was buzzing with excitement and curiosity. The reason? The “Crazy about Chemistry” outreach program was in full swing. ‘Crazy about Chemistry’ is one of the core outreach programmes at ICIQ and it aims to foster scientific vocations and develop analytical thinking. In a … Read more
Dr. Bálazs Tóth at the VII PhD & Postdoc Day 2023, ICIQ
Dr. Bálazs Tóth attended the VII PhD & Postdoc Day 2023 at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) on October 30th and 31st. This event, organized by and for PhD students from the URV and ICIQ, was a fantastic opportunity for networking and learning. The PhD Day featured an impressive lineup of recognized … Read more
Poster from Dr. Zan Lian at the Solar2Chem conference
Dr. Lian attended and presented his poster at the Solar2Chem Conference in Tarragona, Spain. The event, held from September 18th to 22nd, 2023 at ICIQ, brought together experts from academia, industry, and policy to delve into the latest advancements in solar fuels and photo(electro)catalysis. Dr. Lian’s poster, titled “Understanding the Dynamic Behavior of Oxide-Derived Copper … Read more
European Researcher’s Night 2023: Dr. Tóth workshop
The European Researchers’ Night was a grand spectacle of science and research, and one of the highlights was undoubtedly the workshop conducted by Dr. Tóth. This event, held in the beautiful city of Tarragona, Spain, was a testament to the power of scientific exploration and the importance of making research accessible to the public. The workshop took … Read more
Regiodivergent Single Carbon Insertion of C(sp2)- C(sp2) Bonds
Dr. Wei jie Teo attended the 2023 ICIQ School in Tarragona, where he presented a poster about the readopted functionalization strategies for the synthesis of indenes and 1,3-dienes from vinylarenes, from the nucleophylic attack on hypervalent iodine planar intermediates.