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Big Science through the eyes of the young generation – Workshops organized by the STVR Creative Center on April 23-24, 2026
Content of the workshops: Experiences of young scientists at the European XFEL:
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Call for Experiment Proposals at European XFEL
The 15th call for proposals at the European XFEL is open until *Thursday, 07 May 2026, 16:00 CEST*(local Hamburg/Schenefeld time / Central European Summer Time) for beamtime in 2027-I at these scientific instruments: – Femtosecond X-Ray Experiments (FXE) – Single Particles, Clusters, and Biomolecules and Serial Femtosecond Crystallography (SPB/SFX) – High Energy Density Science (HED) – Materials Imaging and Dynamics…
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Xcool Lab at the European XFEL in Hamburg – School laboratories for physics and molecular biology
🎓 A unique opportunity for Slovak high school students! 🎓 This year, Slovak high school students will have the opportunity to participate in school laboratories for physics and molecular biology directly on the premises of the prestigious European research infrastructure European XFEL in Hamburg. The Xcool Lab program offers a unique experience – students will…
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Slovakia as an observer in ELI ERIC
The Slovak Republic was officially admitted as an observer to the ELI ERIC (Extreme Light Infrastructure European Research Infrastructure Consortium) on 18 March 2026. The admission was decided by a vote at the ELI ERIC General Assembly in Budapest. This step represents a significant milestone for the Slovak scientific and research community. The participation of…
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PhD internship offer at ILL, Grenoble (2026)
National platform for cooperation with ILL „ILL SK” To the attention of PhD students and supervisors in Slovakia! Within the framework of the Scientific Membership of Slovakia at ILL, 3 years of funding is available for PhD students to make extended stays at ILL as part of collaborative projects with ILL scientists. The remaining funding…
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Election of the Vice-Chair of the European XFEL Council
The European XFEL GmbH Council at its meeting on 19.2.2026 unanimously elected as its Vice-Chairman Assoc. prof. Ing. Karel Saksl, DrSc., Dean of Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy and Recycling, TUKE. Karel Saksl will take up his new position from 25.5.2026 for a period of two years. The European XFEL Council is the highest self-governing body…
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SFEL 2026 – first announcement
We hereby invite you to the 9th annual international science school, the School of XFEL, Synchrotron and Neutron Radiation Users 2026 “SFEL2026”, which will take place from September 28 to October 2, 2026 at KC Academia, Stará Lesná, High Tatras, Slovakia. You can find all important information on the SFEL2026 school website: https://indico.science.upjs.sk/event/223/
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Slovakia on the path to partnership in ELI ERIC (Extreme Light Infrastructure)
ELI ERIC (Extreme Light Infrastructure) is listed on the ESFRI Roadmap and is currently in the operational phase. It operates a system of the world’s most powerful lasers accessible in user mode on the basis of open access (excellence-based access). These lasers are used not only for research in the field of laser physics and…
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DESY/European XFEL users´ meeting – Registration open
Link to registration and program: https://indico.desy.de/event/51380/
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INPROCAP – onsite training on innovation procurement
The INPROCAP project (https://www.inprocap-procurement.eu/), which focuses on the area of innovation procurement, is planning onsite training sessions in the area of innovation procurement, practical cases and key preparation steps. The trainings are suitable for Industrial Office Liaisons (ILOs) and procurement staff. Training dates: 23 March 2026 – CERN, Geneva (10:00–16:00) (ILOs focus; procurement staff welcome) 28 April…
