From June 9 to 13, the Doctoral Candidates of the ECLectic project participated in the third Network Training Event, joining the 10th edition of the Ciamician Photochemistry School hosted by the Department of Chemistry of Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna. Held in the Navile District, this week-long event offered a deep dive into the fundamentals and frontiers of photochemistry and electrochemiluminescence (ECL), with lectures by leading international experts and vibrant scientific discussions.
Throughout the week, the DCs also had the opportunity to meet in person, strengthening their network and sharing updates on their respective projects. The training was enriched by guided visits to the laboratories of Prof. Giovanni Valenti and other research groups across the Departments of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry at UniBo, offering valuable insights into the infrastructure and expertise supporting the ECLectic project.
Beyond the scientific program, the DCs also had the chance to explore the city of Bologna and discover the rich history of Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world. The visit offered an inspiring context to reflect on the tradition of academic excellence that continues to shape the future of European research.
In addition, the DCs dedicated time to reviewing the progress of their individual research activities, identifying key actions to support their peers and ensure the smooth advancement of the project as a whole. These discussions laid the groundwork for the upcoming Network Meeting 3, which will take place online on June 24. On that occasion, DCs and PIs will take a closer look at the status of each Work Package and align next steps for the overall project workflow.
Lastly, with the first secondments scheduled to begin after the summer, the event was also a chance to discuss the lab work and preparations needed before departure, ensuring a productive and coordinated secondment phase.
Stay tuned as we continue to follow the journey of the ECLectic Doctoral Candidates across Europe and beyond.
The full workshop programme is available here: https://eventi.unibo.it/ciamician-photochemistry-school/program
Watch what happened during the event on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/eclectic_mscadn/