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Dr. Tóth attended to Prof. Dr. Ivana Fleischer seminar
On the 26th of April, Prof Dr Ivana Fleischer, invited by Group Prof. Arjan W. Kleij, held a seminar entitled: “There is Something About Chalcogens” More information about the event: Invited Seminar (Group Prof. Arjan W. Kleij) – Prof. Dr. Ivana Fleischer, University of Tübingen, Germany (iciq.org)
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
Leadership in Action: Training
The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) hosted its renowned training course: “Leadership in Action”. This program, designed with postdoctoral researchers in mind, was a unique opportunity for participants to develop essential skills for successful self-management and career progression. I attended the course on July 2023. It ran over three sessions. Each session, from … Read more
Dr. Bálazs Tóth at the BIST Career Week: Networking and Empowerment
Dr. Bálazs Tóth attended the BIST Career Week on the 26th-30th of June 2023 in Barcelona. This event, organized by the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), is a significant platform for networking and learning, attracting a diverse group of attendees, primarily PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. The BIST Career Week is a unique … Read more
ICIQ 1st Open Data Day 2023
The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) recently hosted its first-ever OpenData Day, a thrilling event dedicated to uncovering the potential and benefits of OpenData initiatives. This pioneering event marked a significant milestone in ICIQ’s commitment to promoting transparency, collaboration, and innovation. Throughout the day, we were immersed in a diverse range of topics related to OpenData. … Read more
Dr. Bálazs Tóth at the BIST Future Leaders Forum 2022: Fostering Connections and Advancing Science
Dr. Bálazs Tóth was in attendance at the BIST Future Leaders Forum 2022. This event, held on October 28th, 2022, at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Campus Ciutadella, Barcelona, was a one-day conference organized by BIST postdocs and junior leaders. The forum aimed to encourage networking among the postdoctoral community and provide a relaxed space for … Read more
26th Conference Fèlix Serratosa with Prof. Dirk Trauner
Dr. Bálazs Tóth attended the 26th Conference Fèlix Serratosa at ICIQ. This prestigious event, held on October 11, 2022, was the annual tribute to Professor Fèlix Serratosa, a leading researcher in organic chemistry in Spain. The conference featured a seminar by Professor Dirk Trauner from the University of Pennsylvania. His talk, titled ‘A Total Synthesis … Read more
Three ICIQers participate in the 71st Nobel Laureate Meeting in Chemistry
Read the interview to the ICIQers that participated to the 71st Nobel Laureate Meeting in Chemistry, including Dr. Vasileios Tseliou: https://www.iciq.org/three-iciqers-participate-in-the-71st-nobel-laureate-meeting-in-chemistry/ More about the meeting: https://www.lindau-nobel.org/71st-lindau-nobel-laureate-meeting-2022/
International Living as a Global MSCA Fellow
One of my favourite aspects of being a scientist is the ability to work with people from a wide variety of cultures. When I first got the opportunity to live abroad to immerse myself fully in a different culture in Germany during my PhD, this really expanded my horizons. That is why I was really … Read more
Why ICIQ (truthfully)?
The decision to move to Tarragona came right at the end of my PhD studies, a busy time to be applying for postdoctorate positions and writing grant applications! My better half wanted to be closer and spend more time with her family and I aimed to finally get to grips with speaking Spanish (duolingo in … Read more
Acting as a MSCA-IF ambassador
An internal ‘ICIQ Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions – Individual Fellowship Workshop’ was hold on 3rd July 2017 at my host institution – ICIQ – in Tarragona. I contributed to this event as one of the three successful candidates in the round table, sharing my experiences on writing proposals. The aim of the workshop was to … Read more