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CCEM has launched the “Bojos per l'Enginyeria de Materials” course, as part of the Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera’s “Bojos per la Ciència” programme. Seventeen selected students are experiencing hands-on materials science research, culminating in a final scientific congress.

CCEM hosted its Scientific Advisory Board, featuring strategic discussions, research presentations, and laboratory visits. The meeting provided valuable external insights to strengthen the centre’s scientific excellence, international positioning, and societal impact.

The Characterization of Materials Group (GCM) has published a study on enhancing solid-state cooling by combining pressure and electric field, featured on the front cover of Materials Horizons.

Representatives from various administrations visited the Diagonal-Besòs Campus and the CCEM to learn about its development and achievements through EU-funded projects, highlighting the impact of FEDER support on research, innovation, and excellence.

Our Scientific Director Maria Pau Ginebra has received the prestigious National Research Award Leonardo Torres Quevedo for her pioneering work in biomedical engineering.

The event brought together leading researchers and professionals to explore the latest advances in the physics of metallic liquids and glassy alloys.

The event gathered over 500 participants from 36 countries to discuss the latest research on the collective dynamics of complex systems, spanning condensed matter physics, biophysics, and quantum physics.

An award celebrating an outstanding career of excellence and impact in academia and research!

An award recognizing excellence and creativity in science communication for public engagement!

A cutting-edge circular economy initiative that aims to turn animal bone waste into a powerful ally in the fight against climate change.