Uniwersytet Jagiellonski, Krakow, 22 – 25 January 2025 College of Science and Engineering visits Krakow In January, the 2025 Una Europa StartScience and Symposium on Future Materials & Technologies took place at Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie. Researchers in Physics, Chemistry and Engineering from across Europe gathered to collaborate on a series of workshops and joint research initiatives to bridge the gap between science and society. Professor Neil Robertson (Chemistry) and Professor Vasileios Koutsos (Engineering) travelled from Edinburgh to Krakow to connect in person with colleagues from the Una Europa Future Materials and Technologies Self-Steering Committee. Sessions covered joint research, doctoral education and industry engagement. The event also proved an excellent opportunity for the College of Science and Engineering to explore increased research cooperation between Edinburgh and Una Europa partners. A platform for PhD engagement Two PhD students from Edinburgh were also selected to attend the event, including Isolde Marsland, currently in her second year completing a PhD in Chemistry. Isolde had the opportunity to present her research at an international conference for the first time during the StartScience Symposium, while engaging with an interdisciplinary and international academic community. “I was drawn to the event for its strong emphasis on collaboration between European institutions, which closely aligns with the global nature of research in sustainable technologies”, Isolde explains. “Bringing together researchers from across Europe, the event fostered insightful discussions on future materials and technologies. In particular, learning about the diverse approaches to battery recycling being explored at various institutions provided fresh perspectives on my own research and underscored the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges. Jagiellonian University provided a fantastic setting for the symposium, and the opportunity to explore Kraków further enriched the experience. Beyond the academic sessions, engaging with fellow PhD students and researchers led to valuable discussions and potential collaborations. Overall, the event was an inspiring and rewarding experience, reinforcing the significance of interdisciplinary and international partnerships within research.” Isolde Marsland, second year Edinburgh PhD student in the School of Chemistry, presenting at StartScience in Krakow Related links Una Europa StartScience 2025 Una Europa and Edinburgh Una Europa Sedd funding call 2025 Publication date 13 Feb, 2025
