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The projects, worth almost €2.5 million in total, will support new research initiatives at the centre over the coming years. Six of them also include associated predoctoral research contracts.
CiQUS Scientific Director accepted the accreditation on behalf of the centre during a ceremony presided over by Spain's Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities. The distinction will support CiQUS in advancing its strategic plan, strengthening talent attraction and enhancing its international scientific leadership.
José Luis Mascareñas participated as a speaker in a high-level scientific meeting honouring the renowned chemist and long-standing collaborator of CiQUS.
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the results of its 2025 Consolidator Grant call, selecting two projects led by Julián Bergueiro and Sara Abalde-Cela for funding. With these new awards, CiQUS now reaches 17 ERC-funded projects, strengthening its position among Europe’s leading centres in chemistry and materials science.
These CiQUS' grants have already benefited more than 40 researchers, enabling them to conduct stays in laboratories across Europe and open new lines of research.
The recent visit of the External Scientific Advisory Board (ESAB) marks a key moment in the CiQUS’ ongoing commitment to scientific excellence and strategic development.
The latest edition of the renowned scientific meeting, held on 4–8 May in Brunnen (Switzerland), featured a strong presence from the CiQUS scientific community.
The transition in leadership at CiQUS marks the beginning of a new era for the center, already established as a leading hub for research in Chemistry.
The CiQUS secures three new projects in the latest Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships call, led by postdoctoral researchers from Portugal and India.
The ceremony, presided over by the President of the Xunta de Galicia, highlighted the CIGUS Network as a benchmark for scientific excellence in Galicia.
Researchers from both centres will meet this week to exchange ideas, share expertise, and discuss potential lines of collaboration for future projects.
The selected researchers will join the core scientific team at CiQUS, further strengthening the centre's research capabilities.
This unique initiative aims to generate new ideas while promoting cohesion and collaborations.
Dr. Ignacio Insua has been awarded funding from this prestigious programme, which supports cutting-edge research and ground-breaking ideas.
CiQUS emerges as the top-rated center in the process assessing the performance of research centers within the Galician University System (SUG).
Their broad vision within CiQUS' strategic sectors will help shape the transfer strategy and foster collaboration with industry partners.
Such a great performance highlights CiQUS's ability to recruit top-level postdoctoral talent at the international level.
La reciente convocatoria de Consolidación Investigadora ratifica el progreso de las investigadoras del CiQUS en su carrera profesional.
The CiQUS hosts a meeting with the latest incorporations to join this distinguished initiative promoted by the Xunta de Galicia.