Six speakers from research centres and companies across Europe participated in the event The ICIQ-URV PhD Day succeeds in its 8th edition. This event, co-organised by PhD student from the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ-CERCA) and the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), took place on October 17th and 18th at the ICIQ facilities, […]

With a budget of over 1 million euros for their design, the mobile testing units will facilitate the implementation of technologies to reduce the industrial carbon footprint In a significant step for decarbonization initiatives, last week, the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) awarded the tender for the design and manufacture of four mobile […]

The 2nd D-Carbonize Workshop took place on October 14-15, 2024, at the Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes (UISCR), University of Rennes. The two-day workshop brought together all stakeholders involved in the D-Carbonize project, including doctoral candidates, consortium partners and industry experts. The event focused on polymer synthesis and catalysis for CO₂ conversion, providing an […]

The Joan Oró Predoctoral Fellowships, sponsored by AGAUR, are now open for applications! This initiative offers an opportunity for aspiring researchers to embark on an enriching journey into the realms of academia and innovation. If you are passionate about advancing your expertise in chemistry, this fellowship serves as the perfect launchpad for your career. Fostering […]

The event, which grants a total of €9,000 in prizes, aims to recognize and promote scientific excellence and talent in the field of chemistry in Spain and Portugal BASF and the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) held the third edition of the BASF-ICIQ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards today at the ICIQ headquarters in […]

With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of Paula de Mendoza, who was a PhD student in Prof. Echavarren’s group from 2006 to 2010. During her time at ICIQ, she successfully defended her thesis titled “Design and Synthesis of New Polyaromatic Scaffolds for Nano-Scale Applications“. She left a significant mark not only through […]

Tania Medina, a PhD student under the supervision of Prof. Antonio M. Echavarren, has successfully defended her PhD thesis entitled “Development of Gold(I)-Catalyzed Reactions Between Alkenes and Acetylene Gas” publicly on Friday, October 11th. The members of the evaluation committee were Prof. Ruben Martin (ICIQ), Prof. Rosa María López (Universidad del País Vasco) and Prof. […]