We’re thrilled to present insights from the 2024 Winter School held in Leipzig from March 11th to March 15th. Hosted under the theme “Advanced Spectroscopy – Applications in Chemistry,” this year’s event was a resounding success, bringing together Master 1 and Master 2 ASC students.

Throughout the week, attendees were treated to a rich array of experiences designed to deepen their understanding of advanced spectroscopy and its real-world applications in chemistry.

Key Events:

·       Lectures: Experts in the field delivered insightful lectures, enriching our students’ knowledge base. We extend our gratitude to speakers including Thomas Sheppard, Kerstin Gackle, Robert Schneider, Pedro Camargo, Giuliana Aquilanti, Filippo Tamassia, Christian Papp, Cornelius Fischer, and Jonas Warneke for their invaluable contributions.
Special recognition goes to Tomasz Wrobel, beamline responsible at the SOLARIS synchrotron in Krakow, and an ASC alumnus, for his ongoing support. He has generously made himself available to teach students more about Modern IR imaging.

The ASC students recently had the privilege of visiting the SOLEIL synchrotron. This visit provided them with a valuable opportunity to witness cutting-edge research in action and gain insights into the world of advanced spectroscopy.

More information about SOLEIL can be found at: https://www.synchrotron-soleil.fr/en/about-us

We are pleased to share the highlights of the 2023 ASC Autumn Workshop, which took place on October 26th and 27th in Lille, France.
This event was a significant milestone for our third cohort of students (2023/2025 intake): this workshop provided a unique opportunity for them to meet the local coordinators and get introduced to the prestigious universities of our consortium.
It was a time to discuss and plan their mobility, and most importantly, to connect with the ASC community.

We were honored to have some of our alumni join us for this event.
A big thank you to Laurine, Clara, Philipp, Diego, Emilie, and Yesid for sharing their invaluable experiences and insights with our new intake. Your contributions undoubtedly inspired our students.

We are also grateful to the LaM museum for hosting this event. The museum’s beautiful setting provided the perfect backdrop for our students to engage in meaningful discussions and forge lasting connections.

We are thrilled to extend a warm and hearty welcome to our new students who have safely arrived in the vibrant city of Lille for the first semester of the ASC Erasmus Mundus Master programme.

This semester is where it all begins.
Our students will embark on a journey of academic discovery, delving deep into the fundamentals of advanced spectroscopy in chemistry. The first semester is designed to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the upcoming phases of the programme.

But ASC isn’t just about textbooks and laboratories; it’s also about creating connections that will last a lifetime. In addition to their academic pursuits, our students will have the opportunity to form meaningful friendships with like-minded individuals who share their passion for chemistry and science. These bonds will extend far beyond
the classroom, enriching their personal and professional lives.

Welcome aboard, and let the adventure begin!

On June 20th, some ASC students had the privilege of visiting the SOLEIL synchrotron – providing them with a unique opportunity to immerse into the world of cutting-edge scientific research.            

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Brenna Conin for her lively presentation and her dedication to making complex concepts accessible and captivating.

The students enjoyed a guided tour of the facility and were fortunate enough to visit the DiffAbs beamline where the team generously shared their expertise.

Thank you to the organisers and staff at Synchrotron SOLEIL for making this educational visit possible.
Their efforts to promote science education and open the doors of their facility to students are greatly appreciated.

More information about SOLEIL can be found at: https://www.synchrotron-soleil.fr/en/about-us

Greatly organized and hosted by the university of Bologna, 2023 ASC Winter school took place from 13th to 17th February.      
ASC students could learn more about « spectroscopy at different lengths and time scales ».
It was an opportunity for all of them to attend lectures from experienced teachers and researchers but also for first and second year students to get together, exchange tips and strenghten bonds.
They all very much enjoyed this joint event that gave them a taste of scientific diversity in the applications of spectroscopy… and of the fine Italian cuisine!

Click here to see the full programme: 2023 winter school programme

Visit the Winter school’s website to learn more!

All the local coordinators of the programme came to Lille on October 27 and 28 to meet the students of the 2022/2024 cohort and introduce them to the universities of the consortium.
This was an opportunity for the students to discuss with the coordinators and to start designing their mobility plan.

A big thank you also to Veronica, Alice and Diego, 3 of our ASC alumni, who came to share their experience
with the new intake and to the LaM museum that hosted the event!