BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//COSY Cost action - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:COSY Cost action X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cost-cosy.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for COSY Cost action REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Madrid BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTSTAMP:20260629T155306Z CREATED:20251020T141302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T155306Z UID:4704-1782950400-1783123199@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:CATCOSY 2026 DESCRIPTION:2nd International Workshop CATCOSY 2026 on July 2nd\, 3rd 2026 in Pisa\, Italy\nFollowing the success and building on the experience of the 1st International Workshop CATCOSY 2024\, we plan to hold a 2nd International Workshop CATCOSY 2026 as a transversal workshop led primarily by WG3 members\, but also of interest for WG1 and WG2 members. As in CATCOSY 2024\, we will primarily address subnanometer-to-nanometer transition metal and metal-oxide (photo-/electro-)catalysts\, and the understanding of their unique structure/relationship properties. We will convene the top expertise within the COSY network on the experimental synthesis and characterization via microscopy and spectroscopy techniques\, and on advanced theoretical modeling of these fascinating systems. The topics will be related to the most critical catalytic processes facing modern society: achieving a neutral carbon cycle\, via small molecule activation in both reduction of inert species (CH4\, CO2\, …) and degradation of noxious compounds in e.g. wastewater treatment\, as well as for hydrogen production. Our goal is to design highly performant\, long-lived\, selective\, affordable\, and sustainable (photo-/electro-)catalytic materials via a detailed atomistic understanding and predictive modeling of their structure and dynamics\, achieved through the investigation of realistic as well as ideal\, prototypical systems. Themes such as cluster/support interactions\, cluster-cluster interactions\, photo-induced activation and reactivity\, various forms of IR\, UV-vis and X-ray spectroscopies\, fluxional behavior also due to Jahn-Teller and pseudo-Jahn-Teller distortions\, non-adiabatic effects\, charge state\, and the experimental monitoring and theoretical description of all these phenomena will be targeted in the Workshop. \nThe program will feature invited and contributed 25-minute lectures\, and 15-minute hot topic presentations by young researchers of the COST Action\, motivating representation of YRIs and ITCs\, and attendance\, poster presentations and flash poster presentations on the selected themes. The workshop will include a round table discussion\, likely providing a platform for deeper discussions and an exchange of ideas among participants. \n  \nConfirmed invited speakers:\nSylvie Bégin-Colin\, Strasbourg\, France \nGiuseppe Brancato\, Pisa\, Italy \nChiara Cappelli\, Pisa\, Italy \nMaría Pilar de Lara-Castells\, Madrid\, Spain \nWolfgang Ernst\, Graz\, Austria \nClaudio Evangelisti\, Pisa\, Italy \nRiccardo Ferrando\, Genova\, Italy \nAlessandro Fortunelli\, Pisa\, Italy \nJuan Carlos Hernández Garrido\, Cadiz\, Spain \nArturo Manuel Lopez Quintela\, Santiago de Compostela\, Spain \nYoshie Murooka\, Liverpool\, UK \nLaurent Piccolo\, Lyon\, France \nStefan Vajda\, Prague\, Czechia \n  \nThe scientific sessions will start on July 2nd (morning) and end on July 3rd (afternoon). The meeting will be celebrated at the Hotel Repubblica Marinara in Pisa\, Italy (https://www.hotelrepubblicamarinara.it) and is registration-free. \nAnyone interested\, please register within May 10th 2026 at:\nhttps://forms.gle/bS9q8DHoVZoCXnXa8 \nA very limited number of COSY travel grants especially for younger ITC participants is available. \n  \nOrganizers:\nAlessandro Fortunelli\, María Pilar de Lara-Castells\, Stefan Vajda \n  \nLocal Organizing Committee:\nThantip Roongcharoen\, CNR-ICCOM\, Pisa\, Italy \nAlessandro Fortunelli\, CNR-ICCOM\, Pisa\, Italy \nProgram & Information\nDownload Flyer info \nCATCOSY-flyer-info-latest URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/catcosy-2026/ LOCATION:Pisa\, Italy\, Pisa\, Italy CATEGORIES:Activities,Related Meetings,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-20-161157.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTSTAMP:20260620T090246Z CREATED:20251020T145942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T090246Z UID:4729-1782345600-1782604799@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Computational Physics of Confined Systems: From Life to Material Sciences. Training School. DESCRIPTION:The school will be organized in Kyiv on the basis of the Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (BITP) under the umbrella of COST Action CA21101 / CONFINED MOLECULAR SYSTEMS: FROM A NEW GENERATION OF MATERIALS TO THE STARS (COSY). \n \nThe School aims to introduce students and early-career scientists to computational research in confined systems\, bridging the disciplines of life and materials sciences. With its focus on cutting-edge topics\, the School intends to inspire young researchers to explore this interdisciplinary field through lectures\, hands-on tutorials\, and skill-building sessions in scientific communication. The scope of the School covers the structure of biomolecules (nucleic acids and proteins)\, as well as the physical properties of novel materials (such as graphene\, Dirac materials\, and atomic clusters)\, and liquids in confined and bulk systems. Advanced methods for modeling the physical properties of such systems at different levels of organization will be highlighted. The lectures are also intended to bridge computational results with theoretical models and experiments. Participants from Kyiv are expected to attend in person\, while participants from other cities in Ukraine and from Europe will join the event online via Zoom. Participation in the School is free of charge. \n  \nScientific committee \n\n\n\nSergiy Perepelytsya\nBogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the NAS of Ukraine\n\n\nMaria Pilar de Lara-Castells\nCOSY COST Action Chair\n\n\nFrancesca Mocci\nUniversity of Cagliari\, Italy\n\n\n  \nSonja Grubisic\nUniversity of Belgrade\n\n\n\n  \n  \nLocal Organizing Committee \n\n\n\nSergiy Perepelytsya\nBogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the NAS of Ukraine\n\n\nTetiana Bubon\nBogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the NAS of Ukraine\, University of Trieste\n\n\n\n  \nInvited Speakers \n\n\n\nFrancesca Mocci\nUniversity of Cagliari\, Italy\n\n\nSergiy Perepelytsya\nBogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the NAS of Ukraine\n\n\nSonja Grubisic\nUniversity of Belgrade\n\n\nErik Laurini\nUniversity of Trieste\, Italy\n\n\nKhrystyna Gnatenko\nIvan Franko National University of Lviv\, Lviv\, Ukraine\n\n\nTetiana Bubon\nBogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the NAS of Ukraine\n\n\nDomenico Marson\nUniversity of Trieste\, Italy\n\n\nTaras Bryk\nYukhnovskii Institute for Condensed Matter Physics of the NAS of Ukraine\n\n\nAri Paavo Seitsonen\nEcole Normale Supérieure de Paris\, France\n\n\nVitalii Tymshyshyn\nBogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the NAS of Ukraine\n\n\nKęstutis Aidas\nVilnius University\, Lithuania\n\n\nPetra Čechová\nCzech Advanced Technology Research Institute (CATRIN)\, \nCzech Republic\n\n\n\nProgram \nDownload program \n7Program_COST_SCHOOL_2026 (1)\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n I with presentation\n \n \n Name *FirstLastEmail *Affiliation *Country *Degree *--- Select Choice ---Undergraduate studentPhD studentPostdocResearcherProfessorWorking Group in COST COSY *--- Select Choice ---WG1WG2WG3WG4WG5no one aboveResearch area *Motivation *I will participate with a short presentation *YesNoSubmit \n  URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/computational-physics-of-confined-systems-from-life-to-material-sciences-training-school-2026/ LOCATION:Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the NAS of Ukraine\, Kyiv\, 02000\, Ukraine CATEGORIES:Activities,Training School,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-20-165802.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617 DTSTAMP:20260309T091509Z CREATED:20251020T150905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T091509Z UID:4733-1781481600-1781654399@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Fundamental insights to weak interactions: interplay of theory and spectroscopic experiments. Confined astrochemical microenvironments – from gas to ice\, dust and planetary soils. Training School. DESCRIPTION:Training School “Fundamental Insights to Weak Interactions: Interplay of Theory and Spectroscopic Experiments. Confined astrochemical microenvironments – from gas to ice\, dust and planetary soils.”  15-16 June 2026\, Iława (Poland). URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/fundamental-insights-to-weak-interactions-interplay-of-theory-and-spectroscopic-experiments-confined-astrochemical-microenvironments-from-gas-to-ice-dust-and-planetary-soils-training-sch/ LOCATION:Iława\, Poland CATEGORIES:Activities,Training School,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-20-170835.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTSTAMP:20260601T070916Z CREATED:20251020T145309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T070916Z UID:4725-1781136000-1781308799@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Computational Chemistry Applications in Scientific Research. Training School. DESCRIPTION:The training school will take place in Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina)\, at the University of Banja Luka\, on 11–12 June 2026\, and is primarily aimed at PhD students and early-career researchers. \n \nIts main objective is to support young researchers\, particularly those from ITC countries\, in acquiring new knowledge\, strengthening their research capacities\, and actively integrating into the European research landscape. The event will bring together participants and experienced researchers from various fields of computational chemistry\, creating an interactive and collaborative learning environment that combines fundamental concepts with advanced approaches. The multidisciplinary programme is designed to bridge theory and practice\, covering key theoretical\, computational\, and applied aspects of contemporary chemical and biochemical research. Through a combination of expert lectures and hands-on sessions\, participants will develop a solid conceptual understanding while acquiring practical skills. \nThe programme will focus on the following key areas: \n\nmaterials science and nanotechnology\nmachine learning techniques in chemical research\nmultiscale modeling of complex biological systems\nquantum chemical approaches in medicinal chemistry\n biomolecular systems and drug design\n\n  \nThe deadline for registration is April 25\, 2026. \nDecision on selected participants: May 5\, 2026. \nPlease fill in the form below and upload the following supporting documents: \n– CV (maximum 1 page);\n– Motivation letter (maximum 1 page);\n– Recommendation letter (submitted as a single PDF file\, maximum 2 MB). \nIf you have any questions\, please email us via: ljiljana.surucic@med.unibl.org \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n of Name Affiliation\n \n \n Name *FirstLastEmail *Affiliation *Country *Upload the file of supporting documents \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Drag & Drop Files\, Choose Files to Upload\n \n\n \n\n\n\n(CV\, motivation letter and recommendation letter) in a single fileSubmit \nScientific organizing committee\n \nLocal organizing committee\n \nDownload program \nProgram_TS URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/computational-chemistry-applications-in-scientific-research-training-school/ LOCATION:Banja Luka\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, Banja Luka\, Bosnia and Herzegovina CATEGORIES:Activities,Training School,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-20-165211.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609 DTSTAMP:20251020T142557Z CREATED:20251020T142557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T142557Z UID:4712-1780876800-1780963199@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Symmetry Adapted Perturbation Theory (SAPT) on-line meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/symmetry-adapted-perturbation-theory-sapt-on-line-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-20-162421.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606 DTSTAMP:20260518T063738Z CREATED:20251020T131138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T063738Z UID:4682-1780531200-1780703999@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:International Workshop "Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs): Theoretical and experimental challenges" DESCRIPTION:Dates and Venue\nJune 4–5\, 2026Université Gustave Eiffel\, Batiment Bienvenue\n77420 Champ sur Marne\, France. \nAttendance is free upon mandatory registration –> register here! \n“PAHs: Theoretical and experimental challenges” – Fill in form\n\nOrganizing Committee\nSandra GómezDepartamento de Química\, Facultad de CienciasCalle Francisco Tomás y Valiente\, 7\, Módulo 1328049 Madrid\, SpainEmail: sandra.gomezr@uam.es \nTsveta MitevaLaboratoire de Chimie Physique – Matière et Rayonnement4 Place Jussieu\, 75005\, Paris\, FranceEmail: tsveta.miteva@sorbonne-universite.fr \nMajdi HochlafUniversité Gustave Eiffel\, COSYS/IMSE5 Boulevard Descartes77454 Champs-sur-Marne\, FranceEmail: majdi.hochlaf@univ-eiffel.fr \n\nSummary\nThis two-day international discussion meeting will bring together researchers actively engaged in the study of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)\, with expertise spanning combustion science\, astrochemistry\, spectroscopy\, and planetary exploration. \nThe workshop aims to stimulate interdisciplinary discussion and lay the groundwork for collaborative research initiatives at the European level\, within the framework of the COST Actions COSY (“Confined Molecular Systems: from the new generation of materials to the stars”\, CA21101) and NanoSpace (“Carbon molecular nanostructures in space”\, CA21126). \nA key objective is to foster dialogue between theoreticians and experimentalists\, encouraging each community to reflect on its expectations and needs from the other. \nThe meeting will address major theoretical and experimental challenges in the description of PAHs. From a theoretical perspective\, the large molecular size of PAHs limits the applicability of computationally demanding post-Hartree–Fock methods. Their extended conjugation and aromatic ring systems lead to a high density of electronic states\, many of which are near-degenerate due to strong electron delocalization. These features give rise to complex non-adiabatic couplings and multiple relaxation pathways\, making the accurate description of population transfer\, photoproduct formation\, and intramolecular energy migration particularly challenging. \nTopics will include state-of-the-art computational techniques for large PAHs\, accurate modelling of electronic structure and excited-state dynamics\, and the potential of machine-learning-based tools for treating PAH electronic structure. \nOn the experimental side\, recent advances in understanding PAH formation mechanisms\, their role in combustion processes\, and their environmental impact will be presented. These studies rely on advanced spectroscopic techniques\, including synchrotron-based methods and photoion–photoelectron coincidence spectroscopy. Additional sessions will focus on PAH evolution and detection in diverse environments\, PAH structure in terrestrial and interstellar conditions\, and the modification and survival of PAHs under ionizing radiation. \n\nParticipants\nThe workshop is expected to host approximately 20–25 participants\, including 11 invited speakers\, along with a poster session. Participants will come from France\, Spain\, Italy\, and Belgium. \nConfirmed invited speakers (20-minute talks):Rita Prosmiti\, Aude Simon\, Xavier Mercier\, Vicenzo Barone\, Helgi Rafn Hrodmarsson\, Christine Joblin\, Alicja Domaracka\, Gustavo García\, Sumit Srivastav\, Daniel Peláez-Ruiz\, Henning Zettergren\, Jérémy Bourgalais. \nContributions from 8 additional speakers\, including doctoral and postdoctoral researchers (20-minute talks)\, are also planned. \n\nTentative Program\nThe timing and scheduling of presentations will be arranged according to speaker availability\, ensuring an inclusive and participatory atmosphere. The meeting will conclude with open discussions on future collaborative projects within the newly established PAHs Task Force of the COSY COST Action. Networking sessions will promote knowledge exchange and foster new interdisciplinary collaborations. \n\nThursday\, June 4\, 2026\n\n10:00 – 10:30: Welcome café and opening\n10:30 – 11:00: Christine Joblin\n11:00 – 11:30: Sandra Gomez\n11:30 – 11:45: Yannick Carissan\n11:45 – 12:00: Fatima Baterdouk\n12:00 – 12:15: Oriane Shviro\n12:15 – 14:00: Lunch\n14:00 – 14:30: Henning Zettergren\n14:30 – 15:00: Aude Simon\n15:00 – 15:15: Rita Roque\n15:15 – 15:45: Coffee\n15:45 – 16:15: Alicja Domaracka\n16:15 – 16:30: Loïse Attal\n16:30 – 17:00: Dariusz Kędziera\n17:00 – 18:00: Poster session and round table\n\n\nFriday\, June 5\, 2026\n\n9:30 – 10:00: Vincenco Barone\n10:00 – 10:30: Jérémy Bourgalais\n10:30 – 11:00: Coffee\n11:00 – 11:30: Xavier Mercier\n11:30 – 12:00: Majdi Hochlaf\n12:00 – 12:30: Gustavo Garcia\n12:30 – 14:00: Lunch\n14:00 – 14:30: Cyril Falvo\n14:30 – 15:00: Rita Prosmiti\n15:00 – 15:30: Coffee\n15:30 – 16:00: Daniel Peláez\n16:00 – 16:15: Laurens Antoine URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/international-workshop-polycyclic-aromatic-hydrocarbons-pahs-theoretical-and-experimental-challenges-2/ LOCATION:Université Gustave Eiffel\, Batiment Bienvenue 77420 Champ sur Marne\, France. CATEGORIES:Activities,Transversal Group Meetings,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-20-150825.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260531T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260531T090000 DTSTAMP:20260513T110622Z CREATED:20251020T141934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T110622Z UID:4708-1780218000-1780218000@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:WG4-QFC 2026 DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 4th COSY WG4 meeting\nMolecules confined in helium nanodroplets – recent progress and new ideas for research and collaboration projects in the 4th grant period \nHalf-day meeting on Sunday May 31st between 9:00 and 12:00 as a satellite of the QFC 2026 Conference in Obergurgl.\nLink to the main conference: https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/congress/qfc2026/ \nThe meeting is aiming to support young scientists by offering them the opportunity to showcase their work in short oral presentations. In particular\, participants who are scheduled for a poster presentation at the QFC conference will be offered the chance to give a brief talk. \nIf you have NOT booked a room in Obergurgl to stay over the weekend between Training School and QFC 2026 Conference\, please book a room for the night 30-31/05/2026 here: \nConference on Quantum Fluid Clusters\, QFC 2026 (May 27\, 2026 – June 4\, 2026): Registration · Conferences (Indico) \nPreliminary Program. \n \nRegistration COSY WG4 Meeting. \nPlease again type in your name\, affiliation\, title of your talk\, etc.; sorry for a little bit of double work. Unfortunately\, COSY cannot pay for your accommodation\, but catering during the COSY WG4 Meeting on Sunday 31/05/2026 will be covered. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast \n would like of\n \n \n Date of birth *Email *Affiliation * I would like to give a 15 min presentation *YesNoIf yes: Tentative title of your talk *Submit URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/wg4-qfc-2026/ LOCATION:Obergurgl\, Austria\, Obergurgl\, Austria CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-20-161823.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20251020T144512Z CREATED:20251020T144512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T144512Z UID:4722-1779753600-1780185599@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Experimental and Theoretical Methods for the Research of Quantum Fluid Clusters. Training School. DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/experimental-and-theoretical-methods-for-the-research-of-quantum-fluid-clusters-training-school/ LOCATION:Obergurgl\, Austria\, Obergurgl\, Austria CATEGORIES:Activities,Training School,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-20-164412.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTSTAMP:20251020T140550Z CREATED:20251020T140521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T140550Z UID:4701-1779408000-1779494399@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:STSMs Success Stories. Celebrating the achievements of Short-Term Scientific Mission Grantees. 2nd Edition. DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/stsms-success-stories-celebrating-the-achievements-of-short-term-scientific-mission-grantees-2nd-edition/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities,Transversal Group Meetings,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-20-160430.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTSTAMP:20260528T065245Z CREATED:20251020T135837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T065245Z UID:4697-1779148800-1779321599@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:1st in-person WG2 Workshop: Molecular Dynamics in Confined Environments: Advances in Simulations\, Methods\, and Models DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/1st-in-person-wg2-workshop-molecular-dynamics-in-confined-environments-advances-in-simulations-methods-and-models-2/ LOCATION:Lausanne\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-20-155718.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260413T063439Z CREATED:20251020T135156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T063439Z UID:4694-1777507200-1777593599@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:COSY General Meeting Satellite WG1/WG5 Meeting DESCRIPTION:We invite the members of the COST Action CA21101 (“COSY”)\, as well as all interested parties\, to join the working group 1 (WG1) and 5 (WG5) one-day symposium in the CSIC Central Campus\, Madrid on the 30th of April 2026. Working group 1 (leader Piotr Zuchowski) covers fundamental studies of molecular interactions: new methods\, benchmarks on confined systems. Working group 5 (leader Lauri Halonen) covers computational\, theoretical\, and experimental investigation of the formation of molecules and matter in the interstellar medium and in planetary and solar atmospheres. The aim is to continue the close collaboration between these working groups\, i.e.\, theoretical and computational expertise in WG1 and experimental and theoretical spectroscopic knowledge in WG5. On the theory side\, we are interested in molecular scattering\, perturbation theory\, variational and discrete variable methods\, and electronic structure calculations. The applications concentrate particularly on astrochemistry\, i.e.\, on spectroscopy and chemical reactions in the gas phase and on surfaces of particles in the interstellar medium and in the atmospheres of exoplanets\, and near very hot environments. New experimental\, theoretical\, and computational methods are also key aspects of our scientific interest. \nOrganizing Committee \nLauri Halonen (University of Helsinki) \nPiotr Zuchowski (University of Torun) \nAlexandre Zanchet (Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)\, Madrid) \nMaría Pilar de Lara-Castells – Action Chair COSY COST Action (Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)\, Madrid) \nProgram: \n9:00 – 9:45 Sergey Yurchenko (London)\, Computing molecular line lists for exoplanetary atmospheric applications:  Over the all wavelength  \n9:45 – 10:00 Amélie Godard Palluet (Madrid)\, Collisional studies to investigate the properties of astrophysical media \n10:00 – 10:45 Jose Cernicharo (Madrid)\, The new golden age of astrochemistry \n10:45 – 11:15  Coffee break \n11:15 – 12:00  Henrik Kjaergaard (Copenhagen)\, The effect of temperature on OH-stretching bands of hydrogen bound complexes \n12:00 – 12:30  Valentina Erastova (Edinburgh) Tracing Mars’ biosignatures through molecular modelling \n12:30 – 12:45  Michal Zoltowsky (Torun)\, Collisional studies of heavy molecules observed in comets \n12:45 – 13:00  Anzhela Veselinova Marinova (Rennes) Quantum study of HCOOH-He collisions: Implications for non-local thermal equilibrium modelling of formic acid in the interstellar medium \n13:00 – 14:30  Lunch break \n14:30 – 15:15  Alston Miquitta (London)\, A framework for exact self-consistent embedding: Obtaining the infinite-order induction energy from Symmetry-Adapted Relaxation Theory (SART) \n15:15 – 15:45  Andre Gomez (Lille) Molecular properties for heavy element systems with coupled cluster and embedding theories \n15:45 – 16:00 Dominik Cieslinski (Warsaw) Degenerate symmetry-adapted perturbation theory: Applications to open-shell systems and excimers \n16:00 – 16:30  Coffee break \n16:30 – 17:15  Piotr Zuchowski (Torun) \n17:30 – 18:30 Closure ceremony \nVenue \nCSIC Central Campus\, C. de Serrano\, 121 (Conference Hall)\, 28006 Madrid\, Spain. For more information on CSIC Central Campus see Venue – Fourth General Meeting COSY \nThe coffee-breaks will be served at ‘Claustro‘ of the building at Serrano 123. \nAccommodation \nSee Accommodation – Fourth General Meeting COSY \nRegistration \nRegistration deadline has passed URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/cosy-general-meeting-satellite-wg1-wg5-meeting/ LOCATION:CSIC Central Campus\, Madrid\, Spain\, Madrid\, Spain CATEGORIES:Activities,Related Meetings,Upcoming Events,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-20-155156.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260403T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260403T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T120119Z CREATED:20251020T132740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T120119Z UID:4687-1775214000-1775219400@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Mastering Communication Event. Soft Skills for Science in Confined Molecular Systems. 2nd Edition. DESCRIPTION:What to expect: \n🧠 Interactive brainstorming on how to design an effective scientific poster \n🎨 Understanding what makes a poster different from presentation slides \n📢 Workshop on promoting research and communicating science on social media \n🤝 A collaborative space to exchange ideas and experiences \nThis online event is designed to help early-stage researchers and students improve communication\, self-presentation\, and research visibility skills. \nRegistration\nRegistration is closed. URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/mastering-communication-event-soft-skills-for-science-in-confined-molecular-systems-2nd-edition/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities,Related Meetings,Transversal Group Meetings,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-20-152612.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260212T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260212T163000 DTSTAMP:20260203T083829Z CREATED:20251020T143129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T083829Z UID:4715-1770908400-1770913800@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:5th COSY Webinar DESCRIPTION:Once upon the time there was … an astrochemistry story\nCristina Puzzarini. Dept. Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician” University of Bologna\, Bologna\, 40129\, Italy. \nThe discovery of an increasing number of complex organic molecules in the interstellar medium (ISM) raises fundamental questions about how chemical reactivity can proceed efficiently under extreme astrophysical conditions characterized by very low temperatures\, low densities\, and pervasive ionizing radiation [1]. Under such conditions\, conventional chemical intuition fails\, and a detailed molecular-level understanding becomes essential. In this context\, computational chemistry plays a central role in identifying viable reaction pathways and providing quantitative kinetic data for astrochemical modeling. \nThis seminar tackles the challenge of the interstellar chemistry and addresses the strategy to unveil it. The starting point is the quantum-chemical exploration of reactive potential energy surfaces (PESs) relevant to interstellar chemistry [1]. High-level electronic structure methods\, ranging from density functional theory to coupled-cluster-based composite schemes\, enable accurate characterization of pre-reactive complexes\, submerged transition states\, and exothermic bimolecular products that satisfy the stringent constraints imposed by the ISM [1-5]. Particular emphasis is placed on automated and semi-automated PES exploration workflows\, which systematically identify all energetically accessible reaction channels while enforcing interstellar-specific conditions such as barrierless entrance pathways and bimolecular stabilization [6]. \nThe resulting energetic data are coupled with kinetic simulations to compute temperature-dependent rate coefficients and branching ratios in the temperature range of interest to astrochemistry. Case studies demonstrate that even small energetic differences can lead to variations in reaction rates of several orders of magnitude at cryogenic temperatures\, underscoring the need for highly accurate computations [1-5]. These theoretical results provide critical input for astrochemical reaction networks\, significantly improving their predictive capability. \nIn addition\, we discuss current computational strategies for modeling chemistry on interstellar grain analogues\, including surface reactions and the formation of complex organic and prebiotic molecules in icy environments. While surface chemistry is increasingly well described [7]\, modeling bulk-ice reactivity remains a major theoretical challenge [1]. Overall\, the integration of advanced quantum chemistry\, automated reaction discovery\, and kinetic modeling is transforming astrochemistry into a predictive\, quantitatively grounded discipline. \nReferences \n\nPuzzarini\, S. Alessandrini\, ACS Cent. Sci. in press (2026). DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.5c02122\nYe\, S. Alessandrini\, C. Puzzarini\, MNRAS 525 (2023) 1158.\nYe\, S. Alessandrini\, C. Puzzarini\, Astrophys. J. 962 (2024) 32.\nAlessandrini\, H. Ye\, C. Puzzarini\, ACS Earth Space Chem. 9 (2025) 1217.\nAlessandrini\, H. Ye\, M. Melosso\, C. Puzzarini\, J. Phys. Chem. A in press (2026). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.5c06889\nBensberg\, S. Alessandrini\, M. Melosso\, C. Puzzarini\, M. Reiher\, Astrophys. J. in press (2026). DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/ae2d0a\nPerrero\, S. Alessandrini\, H. Ye\, C. Puzzarini\, A. Rimola\, Astron. Astrophys. 698 (2025) A51.\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ut-ee.zoom.us/j/95867584126?pwd=Tku8Zc31WjPH6rVP2MLM1Lbfkj5RtY.1__;!!D9dNQwwGXtA!X3oK-xKgtDhMOk3zg9cXA5ga5AJ5h4LcxI3I0SUJkJZRev6zzydaFlld4Tz6Lz6QWF72XaoLs1KRkyeN_h4$\nMeeting ID: 958 6758 4126\nPasscode: 923407 \n  \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastInstitution * \n Email Institution Name\n \n \n Webinars *5th Webinar - February 12\, 2026Email *Submit \n  URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/5th-cosy-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities,COSY Webinar Series,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-23-134752.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260202T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260202T163000 DTSTAMP:20260109T155249Z CREATED:20251020T132309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T155249Z UID:4684-1770040800-1770049800@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Modern Embedding Approaches - On-line meeting DESCRIPTION:Confirmed speakers: Tomasz Wesołowski (Geneve)\, Andre Gomes (Lille)\, Pierre-Olivier Roy (Geneve) and Tommaso Giovannini (SNS Rome). \nDate: 2 February 2026 (2:00PM – 4:30PM) URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/modern-embedding-approaches-on-line-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Modern-EMbending-Approaches.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124 DTSTAMP:20251217T152604Z CREATED:20251020T144027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T152604Z UID:4718-1769040000-1769212799@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Modeling potential energy functions with Machine Learning and classical techniques. Training School. DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThe training school will be held at the University of Coimbra\, Portugal\, during 2 full days in January 2026. We aim at gathering together PhD candidates and young researchers with highly qualified trainers\, mostly from the area of machine learning (ML) as applied to computational chemistry problems. The central topic of the school is the parameterization of force fields to be used in molecular simulations by employing either classical fitting approaches or recently proposed ML techniques. Lectures covering introductory ML concepts and applications to potential energy modeling will be delivered by experts. Although the subject will be considered in a broad context\, particular emphasis will be given to applications regarding force fields parameterization with interest in biological systems and materials. Additionally\, practical and tutorial classes that complement the theoretical lectures will be delivered by experts with the help of younger researchers with expertise in the area. The practical activities will allow trainees to learn how to use public domain software for the parameterization of force fields \n  \nDate: 22-23 January 2026. \n  \nLocal Organizing Committee: \nJorge Marques \nJoana Santos \nPaulo Abreu \nTânia Cova \n  \nScientific Committee: \nMaría Pilar de Lara-Castells (CSIC – Instituto de Fisica Fundamental\, Madrid\, Spain) \nFrancesca Mocci (University of Cagliari\, Italy) \nBerta Fernández Rodríguez (University of Santiago de Compostela\, Spain) \nAlberto Canelas Pais (University of Coimbra\, Portugal) \n  \n  \nVenue \nDepartment of Chemistry\, University of Coimbra (Portugal). \nLectures: Seminar Room (2nd floor). Hands-on Sessions: Computer Room (1st floor). \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/7bzXwwBphVeCCt1N8 \n  \n  \nProgram \nThe detailed program will be announced soon! \n  \n  \n21 January: \n\n17:00-19:00. Registration/Informal visit to the Old University\n\n  \n22 January: \n\n08:45-09:00. Opening Session/Late Registration.\n09:00-11:00. Lectures.\n11:00-11:30. Coffee Break.\n11:30-13:00. Lectures/Hands-on sessions.\n13:00-14:30. Lunch.\n14:30-16:00. Lectures.\n16:00-16:30. Coffee Break.\n16:30-18:30. Lectures/Hands-on sessions.\n\n  \n23 January: \n\n09:00-11:00. Lectures.\n11:00-11:30. Coffee Break.\n11:30-13:00. Lectures/Hands-on sessions.\n13:00-14:30. Lunch.\n14:30-16:00. Lectures.\n16:00-16:30. Coffee Break.\n16:30-18:00. Lectures/Hands-on sessions.\n18:00-18:15. Closing remarks.\n\n  \nSpeakers: \nMarkus Meuwly\, University of Basel\, Switzerland \n  \nSaulo Vázquez\, University of Santiago de Compostela\, Spain \n  \nMandy Hoffmann & Isaac Parker\, University of Cambridge\, UK. \n  \nThantip Roongcharoen\, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR-ICCOM)\, Pisa\, Italy \n  \nFrancisco Pereira\, Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra\, Portugal \n  \n  \nRegistration \nThe registration deadline has passed. \n  \nContact \nJorge Marques\, Department of Chemistry\, University of Coimbra\, Portugal \nEmail: qtmarque@ci.uc.pt URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/modeling-potential-energy-functions-with-machine-learning-and-classical-techniques-training-school/ LOCATION:Coimbra\, Portugal\, Coimbra\, Portugal CATEGORIES:Activities,Training School,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-20-163922.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251218 DTSTAMP:20251118T142528Z CREATED:20251020T130328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T142528Z UID:4675-1765929600-1766015999@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:WG3 Virtual Symposium - Young Scientists’ Forum 2025 (YSF2025) DESCRIPTION:Experimental and Computational Approaches for Studying Multicomponent Confined Systems\n\nOrganizers: Alessandro Fortunelli\, Lyudmila Moskaleva\, Petra Čechová\, and Markéta Paloncyova)\n\nDate: 17 December 2025 09:00-17:00\n\nThis is the 2nd Edition of the WG3 Virtual Symposium – Young Scientists’ Forum – is designed to serve as a platform for Young Researchers and Investigators (YRIs) within the Working Group 3 and the entire Action to present and discuss their research on confined molecular systems. The YSF2025 aims at stimulating discussions on the latest advancements in nanocluster research\, encouraging active participation and knowledge exchange among attendees. By stimulating active participation and knowledge exchange\, the symposium aims to strengthen professional relationships and promote future collaborative projects both within and outside WG3. Building on the success of the previous virtual meetings of WG3: S-1 and S-2 held in 2022 and 2023\, and the 1st Edition of the Young Scientists’ Forum in 2024\, the event will follow a Faraday-Discussion format\, which will allow attendees to discuss their research in a collaborative environment. The Faraday Discussion format foresees that some materials of the presentations are available ahead of the discussion (as DOIs\, slides\, or videos)\, then allowing for their very short presentation by the presenters and reserving a much longer time for the ensuing discussions and questions from the other participants (grounded on the previously available materials). In YSF these two types of contributions are expected: (i) Talks: 5-minute presentations followed by 15 minutes discussion\, (ii) Brief Presentations: Flash presentations of 2 minutes followed by 8 minutes discussion. Furthermore\, the symposium will be co-organized and co-chaired by YRIs\, ensuring a collaborative approach to highlight and promote the work of early-stage scientists (doctoral candidates\, postdocs\, Young Researchers\, within the first 10 years of their research activity\, since graduation).\n\nYSF2025-Program-with-Titles-of-Presentations.pdf\nYSF2025-Program with Titles of Presentations\n\nRequest of oral presentations are now closed\, but interested researchers can still attend by registering filling up the google form at:\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsvPtbHZEj7q0wBVCEIhGLifPs4sJBAP0xGlXi9wPAab_u4A/viewform\n\n– instructions on the zoom link to attend\, as well as the DOIs of the oral presentations\, will be sent to registered participants before the event. URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/wg3-virtual-symposium-young-scientists-forum-2025-ysf2025/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WG3-Virtual-Symposium.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115 DTSTAMP:20251117T085520Z CREATED:20251017T125531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T085520Z UID:4659-1763078400-1763164799@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:ITC Inclusiveness Webinar DESCRIPTION:The ITC Inclusiveness Webinar will be held on 14th November from 11:00 to 13:00 (CET) as a one-time event of the COSY Action. This dedicated session aims to support early-career researchers from Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs) by addressing specific challenges and opportunities they face in expanding their international networks and applying for mobility funding. \nThe event will feature two lectures and an open discussion section\, with main focus on: \n\nCommon challenges encountered by young COSY researchers from ITCs;\nPractical solutions and strategies utilizing existing COST tools and mechanisms;\nAn overview of mobility funding opportunities available within the current Grant Period of the COSY Action.\n\nA dedicated discussion section will provide space for participants to share their experiences\, raise questions\, and exchange ideas. The insights gathered will serve to enhance the inclusiveness and engagement of early-career researchers from ITCs within the COSY network. \n  \nProgram: \n11:00 – 11:05 (CET) Opening remarks by Prof. María Pilar de Lara-Castells\, COSY Action Chair \n11:05 – 11:40 (CET) “Challenges of Integrating Early-Career Researchers from ITCs into European Research Networks- Examples from the COST COSY Action in Bosnia and Herzegovina“  by Prof. Ljiljana Suručić\, COSY Action member \n11:40 – 12:15 (CET) “COSY Opportunities for Early-Career Researchers” by Dr. Marina Šekutor\, COSY Grant Awarding Coordinator \n12.15 – 13.00 (CET) Open discussion moderated by Dr. Kaido Sillar\, COSY Conference Coordinator \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://ut-ee.zoom.us/j/91758271634?pwd=43Om2yLIwYT7X7fArluUm8gAQa37xh.1 \nMeeting ID: 917 5827 1634\nPasscode: 997168 \nJoin us\, exchange experiences and let your voices be heard! \nOrganizers \nLjiljana Suručić (WG2\, Bosnia and Herzegovina) \nMarina Šekutor (Grant Awarding Coordinator\, Croatia) \nKaido Sillar (Conference Coordinator\, Estonia) \n  \nThe presentations from the webinar can be downloaded here. \nCOSY Opportunities for Early-Career Researchers - Sekutor\nCOSY-Opportunities-for-Early-Career-Researchers-Sekutor.pdf \nITC Webinar L Surucic\nITC-Webinar-L-Surucic.pdf \nOPENING-ITC-2025\nOPENING-ITC-2025.pdf URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/itc-inclusiveness-webinar-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities,Related Meetings,Transversal Group Meetings,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-17-145751.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250624 DTSTAMP:20250617T141732Z CREATED:20241107T131707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T141732Z UID:3798-1750636800-1750723199@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:The 3rd "Listen-To-My-Presentation" Workshop DESCRIPTION:In a rapidly evolving landscape where communication methods are changing\, adapting to new timelines\, personal preferences and innovative technologies is critical. Inadequate preparation can compromise your ability to share achievements\, resulting e.g.\, in missed opportunities for collaboration. We are organizing an engaging and interactive workshop to improve the research presentation skills of the youngest COSY members and also to expose the participants to the many ongoing research activities or results in the scientific context of the Action\, thus hopefully enabling further collaborations. All early-stage researchers (below 40 years old) of the COSY COST Action are invited to participate and present their achievements within the Action in five-minute oral presentations entitled “My Project in Five Minutes”. This unique opportunity give you the chance to present complex research concepts to an audience with varying degrees of familiarity with their fields. Experienced researchers and colleagues within our network will provide valuable feedback on the presentations and help refine communication strategies. \nRegistration\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Institution *Preliminary Title *Affiliated Working Group (multiple choices possible) *WG1: Intermolecular InteractionsWG2: Molecular Motion in Confined SystemsWG3: Confined Metal and Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles and Clusters Down to the Subnanometer ScaleWG4: Helium Nanodroplets in Science and EngineeringWG5: Confined Systems in Astrochemistry: Gas- and Condensed-Phase Spectroscopy and ReactivitySubmit URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/the-3rd-listen-to-my-presentation-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CURRENT-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241125T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241125T123000 DTSTAMP:20241111T120816Z CREATED:20241107T130701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T120816Z UID:3783-1732528800-1732537800@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:The 2nd "Listen-To-My-Presentation" Workshop DESCRIPTION:In a rapidly evolving landscape where communication methods are changing\, adapting to new timelines\, personal preferences and innovative technologies is critical. Inadequate preparation can compromise your ability to share achievements\, resulting e.g.\, in missed opportunities for collaboration. We are organizing an engaging and interactive workshop to improve the research presentation skills of the youngest COSY members and also to expose the participants to the many ongoing research activities or results in the scientific context of the Action\, thus hopefully enabling further collaborations. All early-stage researchers (below 40 years old) of the COSY COST Action are invited to participate and present their achievements within the Action in five-minute oral presentations entitled “My Project in Five Minutes”. This unique opportunity give you the chance to present complex research concepts to an audience with varying degrees of familiarity with their fields. Experienced researchers and colleagues within our network will provide valuable feedback on the presentations and help refine communication strategies. \nRegistration\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast \n (multiple Institution Working\n \n \n Email *Institution *Preliminary Title *Affiliated Working Group (multiple choices possible) *WG1: Intermolecular InteractionsWG2: Molecular Motion in Confined SystemsWG3: Confined Metal and Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles and Clusters Down to the Subnanometer ScaleWG4: Helium Nanodroplets in Science and EngineeringWG5: Confined Systems in Astrochemistry: Gas- and Condensed-Phase Spectroscopy and ReactivitySubmit URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/the-2nd-listen-to-my-presentation-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CURRENT-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240928 DTSTAMP:20241015T135204Z CREATED:20231103T091407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T135204Z UID:2075-1727308800-1727481599@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:CATCOSY 2024. Meeting Facing Challenges. Subnanometric Metal and Metal-Oxide Catalysts and Photocatalysts DESCRIPTION:The meeting will address challenges related to the characterization and understanding of subnanometric transition metal and metal-oxide catalysts and photo-catalysts. It will leverage the strategic position of the “COSY” network in the synthesis of atomically precise metal clusters in various environments (gas-phase\, solution\, within helium nanodroplets\, and in biologically relevant media)\, their characterization via. e.g.\, transmission electron microscopy and state-of-the-art computational methods (ab initio\, DFT and molecular dynamics). Specific topics include the design of photo-catalysts for water purification or the sunlight-induced decomposition of greenhouse gases (e.g.\, CO2) using transition metal and metal oxide clusters. The meeting will highlight the need to combine advanced computational tools with experimental synthesis and characterization techniques. \nThe meeting will be hosted at the CSIC Central Campus in Madrid. The program includes 14 lectures and 10 hot topic presentations (see agenda below). Accommodation to every participant is suggested at the nearby CSIC-Residence. We encourage the youngest researchers to present posters and deliver short flash poster presentations. It is also possible just to attend the meeting without delivering a presentation\, contributing to the discussion. \nEvent sponsor: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (PCCP) – Royal Society of Chemistry \nEvent partner: GEFAM (Grupo Especializado de Física Atómica y Molecular – RSEF – RSEQ) \nList of speakers \nInvited Lectures (in alphabetical order)\nNoelia Barrabés – TU-Wien \nWolfgang E. Ernst – Graz University of Technology \nBerta Fernández Rodríguez – University of Santiago de Compostela \nAlessandro Fortunelli – CNR \nLeticia González – University of Vienna \nJuan Carlos Hernández Garrido – University of Cádiz \nMaria J. López – Universidad de Valladolid \nM. Arturo López-Quintela – University of Santiago de Compostela \nLyudmila V. Moskaleva – University of the Free State \nFélix G. Requejo – CONICET \nPaul Scheier – University of Innsbruck \nKaido Sillar – University of Tartu \nStefan Vajda – Czech Academy of Sciences \nRound Table Moderator Contribution\nMaría Pilar de Lara-Castells – IFF-CSIC \nInvited Hot Topic Presentations (in alphabetical order)\nLenard Leslie Carroll –  IFF-CSIC \nDaniel Farías – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid \nKatarzyna M. Krupka – IFF-CSIC \nAgnieszka Krzemińska – Łódź University of Technology \nYeha Lee – EPFL \nJohannes Reichegger – University of Innsbruck \nMichele Reticcioli – University of Vienna \nJohanna Y. Sandoval – University of Valladolid \nRobert Szoszkiewicz – University of Warsaw  \nAlexandre Zanchet – IFF-CSIC \nFlash Poster Presentations (in alphabetical order)\nAlvaro Gallego de Roa – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid\n \nEstefanía Germán – University of Valladolid \nYako Irusta Salles – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid \nSahar Mahnaee – University of Valladolid \nEdgard Alejandro Miranda Sáenz – Universidad Autónoma de Madrid \nLuis M. Molina – University of Valladolid \nSebastián Negrete Aragón – Centro de Física de Materiales CFM CSIC-UPV/EHU \nEmma-Rose Newmeyer – Northwestern University \nJunjie Shi – TU-Wien \nSaeed Sovizi – University of Warsaw \nMauro Stener – University of Trieste \nMartin Šulka – Slovak University of Technology \nKatarína Šulková – Slovak University of Technology \nThantip Roongcharoen – CNR \nVenue\nThe meeting will take place in the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) Central Campus. The Central Building of the CSIC Central Campus (see picture) is located at Serrano 117. \nCSIC Central Campus is located in one of the most important and commercial streets of Madrid (Serrano)\, in the Embassies’ quarter\, not far from the downtown\, ten minutes walking from the Paseo de la Castellana\, 30 minutes by Metro from Puerta del Sol (downtown centre) and half an hour by taxi from Madrid-Barajas airport. CSIC Central campus can be conveniently reached by Subway Line 6 (GRAY LINE)\, “Republica Argentina” station (exit “Joaquín Costa\, pares)\, as depicted in the map below. \nCity bus (EMT) lines # 16\, 19\, and 51 and N1 (night service) pass by the CSIC Central Campus. Information about current fares and time tables can be obtained in the EMT web page (in Spanish). Briefly\, \nBus 16: Moncloa – Avenida de Pío XII \nBus 19: Plaza de Cataluña – Plaza de Legazpi \nBus 51: Puerta del Sol – Plaza del Perú \nBus N1 (night service): Plaza de la Cibeles – Sanchinarro \nFrom the airport: \nMadrid-Barajas airport has four terminals. As described in the homepage of the airport\, all terminals are conveniently connected to the Metro Subway Line 8 (PINK LINE)\, which ends up in “Nuevos Ministerios”\, 10 min. walk from the CSIC Central Campus (see the map below). You can download the Map of the Subway Network in pdf format here. \nSeveral bus lines run from the Madrid-Barajas airport to downtown Madrid (click here). For example\, you can use the EMT Airport Express Service 24h to/from “Plaza de Cilbeles”. \nTaxis are also available at Madrid-Barajas airport (about half an hour to CSIC Central Campus and a fixed rate of 30 euros). \n \nAccommodation\nBecause it is located at the CSIC Central Campus\, where the conference will be held\, a (limited) number of rooms for invited speakers has been reserved in the Residencia de Estudiantes \nContact\nIf you have any questions please feel free to contact us: catcosy24@gmail.com \nAgenda\n \nBook of Abstracts\nDOWNLOAD \nCATCOSY_NEWBOOK\n  URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/workshop-facing-challenges/ LOCATION:Madrid\, Serrano\, 117\, Madrid\, Madrid\, 28006\, Spain CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CATCOSY-flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240706 DTSTAMP:20240610T085100Z CREATED:20231121T093303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T085100Z UID:2144-1720051200-1720223999@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Spectroscopic and Collision Phenomena in Atmospheric Photochemistry\, Astrochemistry\, and Planetary Sciences DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce a meeting under the COSY COST Action (Confined Molecular Systems\, CA21101\, https://cost-cosy.eu) for grant period 2\, aimed at uniting the community of astrochemists and researchers focused on the interactions of molecular systems relevant to astrochemistry and astrobiology. \nThe event is organized by the leaders of Working Groups 1 and 5\, Professor Piotr Zuchowski and Professor Lauri Halonen. It serves as a platform for fostering collaboration\, sharing insights\, and discussing the latest research within these pivotal fields. We particularly encourage younger scientists\, including PhD students\, junior faculty members\, and postdocs\, to join us. This is an excellent opportunity for emerging scholars to engage with leading experts\, gain new insights\, and contribute to the future of astrochemistry and astrobiology. \nConfirmed invited speakers:\nJonathan Tennyson – University College London\nFrancois Lique – University of Rennes\nAgnieszka Krzeminska – Lodz Technical University\nMeenu Upadhyay – University of Basel\nNiyazi Bulut – Fırat University\nValentina Erastova – University of Edinburgh\nYosra Ajili – University of Tunis\nKatarzyna Bielska – Nicolaus Copernicus University\nJustyna Krupa – University of Wroclaw\nJoan Enrico Romero – University of Leiden\nAngele Taillard – CSIC\, Madrid\nSilvia Alessandrini – University of Bologna\nMartin Quack – ETH Zurich\nMajdi Hochlaf – University of Gustave Eiffel\nEwa Erdmann – Gdańsk Technical University\nCristina Puzzarini – University of Bologna\nHerma Cuppen – Radboud University\nLuis Banares – Complutense Univ. Madrid\nPiotr Wcislo – Nicolaus Copernicus University\nMarcin Stachowiak – Nicolaus Copernicus University\nRafal Szabla – Technical  University of Wroclaw\nRafal Hakalla – University of Rzeszow\nSaikat Mukherjee – Nicolaus Copernicus University \nPoster Session and Panel Discussion\nWe also plan to organize a poster session and panel discussion on July 4th at one of the pubs in Torun’s Old Town. \nDiscover Toruń\n \nWhile attending the workshop\, take the opportunity to explore Toruń\, a city rich in history and culture. As a UNESCO World Heritage site\, Toruń is not only recognized for its beautifully preserved medieval architecture but also as the birthplace of the renowned astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. This historic backdrop provides the perfect setting for inspiration and discovery. \nRegistration & Contact\nThe meeting is open for registration and there is no conference fee. Attendees are responsible for organizing their own accommodation. For contacts and registration\, please email: scapaps@proton.me \nDon’t miss the chance to contribute to pivotal conversations in the field\, network with leading scientists\, and experience the unique charm of Toruń. We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a memorable and enriching event. URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/spectroscopic-and-collision-phenomena-in-atmospheric-photochemistry-astrochemistry-and-planetary-sciences/ LOCATION:Toruń\, Poland\, Torun\, Poland CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SCAPAPS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622 DTSTAMP:20241016T212338Z CREATED:20231221T140133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T212338Z UID:2463-1718668800-1719014399@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Training School "Confined Molecular Systems in Helium Nanodroplets" DESCRIPTION:COST COSY Training School “Confined Molecular Systems in Helium Nanodroplets”\n\n\nThe goal of this training school is to provide the participants with a structured and in-depth introduction to the field of quantum fluid clusters\, in particular helium nanodroplets. Renowned experts will provide training in the fundamental concepts as well as specific applications\, theoretical concepts and experimental methods commonly used in this field. \n \n\nTraining School URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/training-school-confined-molecular-systems-in-helium-nanodroplets/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0065.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240604 DTSTAMP:20240416T125332Z CREATED:20231117T121850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T125332Z UID:2132-1717372800-1717459199@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:The 1st "Listen-To-My-Presentation" Workshop DESCRIPTION:In a rapidly evolving landscape where communication methods are changing\, adapting to new timelines\, personal preferences and innovative technologies is critical. Inadequate preparation can compromise your ability to share achievements\, resulting e.g.\, in missed opportunities for collaboration. We are organizing an engaging and interactive workshop to improve the research presentation skills of the youngest COSY members and also to expose the participants to the many ongoing research activities or results in the scientific context of the Action\, thus hopefully enabling further collaborations. All early-stage researchers (below 40 years old) of the COSY COST Action are invited to participate and present their achievements within the Action in five-minute oral presentations entitled “My Project in Five Minutes”. This unique opportunity give you the chance to present complex research concepts to an audience with varying degrees of familiarity with their fields. Experienced researchers and colleagues within our network will provide valuable feedback on the presentations and help refine communication strategies. \nRegistration\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Institution *Preliminary Title * \n Title Group possible)\n \n \n Affiliated Working Group (multiple choices possible) *WG1: Intermolecular InteractionsWG2: Molecular Motion in Confined SystemsWG3: Confined Metal and Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles and Clusters Down to the Subnanometer ScaleWG4: Helium Nanodroplets in Science and EngineeringWG5: Confined Systems in Astrochemistry: Gas- and Condensed-Phase Spectroscopy and ReactivitySubmit URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/the-1st-listen-to-my-presentation-event/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CURRENT-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240410T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240410T170000 DTSTAMP:20240423T154817Z CREATED:20231117T121727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T154817Z UID:2128-1712739600-1712768400@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:"COSY" Satellite of the Cluster-Surface Interaction Meeting DESCRIPTION:A dedicated satellite meeting will be organized as a follow-up of the Cluster-Surface Interaction-2024 (CSI-2024) conference to be held in Benried\, rather than Tutzing and near Munich\, Germany in 7-9 April 2024:  https://www.e-conversion.de/csi-2024. The CSI conference series is well-established\, has been running since 2010\, and its meetings are focused on the general topic of deriving fundamental and applied knowledge on the interaction between metal or metal oxide clusters and their deposition support. Various aspects of clusters deposited on surfaces are typically considered\, with a particular focus on growth\, dynamics\, electronic structure\, and applications\, addressing both experimental and theoretical modelling aspects. Cluster deposition on supports represents an important form of confinement\, with implications in various fields\, including heterogeneous catalysis\, sensing\, etc. The COSY Action and in particular its WG3 has many members working in closely related fields. It is therefore natural to network and connect with CSI\, as a scientific community that shares common interests and perspectives. We therefore decided to join forces with CSI by organizing a satellite meeting of the CSI-2024 conference. Leading experts from the COSY network will be invited to deliver a talk at this satellite\, but participation is open to all COSY members.\n\nOur goals in organizing this satellite symposium are: \n\n1. To spread knowledge about the research conducted by COSY within the scientifically related CSI community\,\n2. To trigger collaborations between CSI and COSY researchers. This will translate into specific tangible outcomes:\n(i) minutes of the discussion table between COSY and CSI members to be held at the symposium;\n(ii) common publications and presentation at conference to be promoted by this meeting involving COSY and CSI members;\n3. Selected slides of the meeting shared via the COSY Action Web site.\nA number of members from the COST Action are confirmed speakers of the CSI conference (in alphabetical order): \n\nFrancesca Baletto\, University of Milan\nAlessandro Fortunelli\, CNR-ICCOM\nSandra Gómez\, University of Salamanca\nElisa Jimenez-Izal\, University of the Basque Country\n M. Arturo López-Quintela\, University of Santiago de Compostela\nKonstantin Neyman\, Universitat de Barcelona\nJoanna Olszowka\, J. Heyrovsky Institute\n Richard Palmer\, Swansea University\nStefan Vajda\, J. Heyrovsky Institute\n\nIf you want to register for the satellite CSI meeting\, please use the registration form at the CSI-2024 website itself\, indicating that either you will attend the whole CSI-2024 meeting\, or only the last day (10th April) when the COST Action ‘Satellite’ CSI meeting will take place. \n \nWednesday April 10th \nCSI2024/WG3-COSY-COST action satellite meeting \n\n\n\n\nHour\nName\nTitle\n\n\n\n\n09:00-09:45\nM. Arturo López-Quintela\, University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain)\nMetal clusters of small atomicity as a versatile tool in catalysis\n\n\n09:45-10:30\nMaciej Rogala\, University of Lodz (Poland)\nDefect Migration Behind Resistive Switching at Metal Oxides Surfaces\n\n\n10:30-11:00\ncoffee\n\n\n\n11:00-11:30\nSandra Gómez\, University of Salamanca (Spain)\nTime evolution of PAHs and molecular crystals upon light irradiation\n\n\n11:30-12:00\n Junjie Shi\, TU-Wien (Austria) junjieshiding@gmail.com\nDirect Conversion of Methane to Methanol on Metal Clusters Functionalized Ceria Surfaces: Metal–Support Interactions\n\n\n12:00-12:30\nLenard Carrol\, IFF-CSIC\, Madrid (Spain) lenardcarroll27@gmail.com\nTBA\n\n\n12:30-14:00\nlunch\n\n\n\n14:00-14:15\nhot topic talk: Giacomo Melani\, CNR-ICCOM (Italy) giacomo.melani@cnr.it\nThe effect of solvation on the properties of pristine and defective oxide interfaces for solar water splitting\n\n\n14:15-16:00\nCSI/COSY Round Table:\n\nFrancesca Baletto\, University of Milano (Italy) \nJoanna Olszowka\, Czech Academy of Sciences (Czech Republic) \nRichard Palmer\, University of Swansea (Wales) \nAlessandro Fortunelli\, CNR-ICCOM (Italy)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinutes from meeting:\nCOSY-CSI2024-minutes URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/cosy-satellite-of-the-clustersurface-interaction-meeting/ LOCATION:Bernried\, Hotel Seeblick. Tutzinger Str.9\, Bernried\, 82347\, Germany CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/iStock-1347840251-800x533-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240325T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240325T170000 DTSTAMP:20240311T160603Z CREATED:20231211T191416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T160603Z UID:2400-1711378800-1711386000@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:1st Webinar of the COST Action "COSY" DESCRIPTION:The COSY webinars will be organized every three months (each webinar will consist of one lecture): \n\nMarch 25th\, 2024\nSeptember 18th\, 2024\n\nThe 1st Webinar:\nModerator: Kaido Sillar (University of Tartu)\nSpeaker: María Pilar de Lara-Castells (Spanish National Research Council) \n \nSpeaker: María Pilar de Lara-Castells (AbinitFot Group\, IFF-CSIC\, Madrid)\nAn ab initio journey towards the molecular-level understanding of subnanometric metal clusters\nCurrent advances in synthesizing and characterizing atomically precise monodisperse metal clusters (AMCs) at the subnanometer (Angstrom) scale have opened fascinating possibilities in new quantum materials research. Their quantized ‘molecule-like’ electronic structure showcases unique stability and physical and chemical properties different from those of nanoparticles and bulk materials. When integrated into materials that interact with environmental molecules and sunlight\, AMCs may exhibit enhanced (photo)catalytic activity\, electronic properties\, and even optical behavior. Their tiny size (below 1 nm) makes free AMCs amenable to atomic-scale modelling using either density functional theory (DFT)-based approaches or methods at a higher level of ab initio theory\, even including nonadiabatic (e.g.\, Jahn-Teller) effects. Surfacesupported AMCs can routinely be modelled using DFT-based single-reference methods\, enabling real-time molecular dynamics simulations on the nanoseconds scale. The study of their optical properties is also possible using timedependent DFT or reduced density matrix theory. All these computational and theoretical efforts aim to achieve a molecular-level understanding of the stability and properties of AMCs as function of their chemical composition\, size\, and structural fluxionality in different thermodynamical conditions (temperature and pressure). These efforts bear the potential of guiding experiments to control AMCs functionalities for applications. In this webinar\, the potential of state-of-the-art ab initio (DFT and beyond DFT) modelling will be emphasized through an illustrative overview of recent studies of free and surface-supported AMCs\, including a comparison with experimental measurements [1-17]. Possible directions for methodological enhancements on the ab initio modelling of hybrid AMCs-materials systems will also be discussed with a focus on AMCs-support intermolecular interactions\, including excited states. \nReferences:\n1. M. P. de Lara-Castells\, J. Colloid Interface Sci. (2022)\, 612\, 737. \n2. M. P de Lara-Castells\, C. Puzzarini\, V. Bonačić-Koutecký\, M. A. López-Quintela\, S. Vajda\, Editorial for the Themed Collection “Stability and properties of new-generation metal and metal-oxide clusters down to subnanometer scale” in Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. (2023)\, 25\, 15081. \n3. B. Fernández\, M. Pi\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. (2023)\, 25\, 16699. \n4. A. O. Mitrushchenkov\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, ChemPhysChem (2023)\, 24\, e202300317 \n5. J. Garrido-Aldea\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. (2022)\, 24\, 24810. \n6. B. Fernández\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. (2022)\, 24\, 26992. \n7. L. L. Carroll\, L. Moskaleva\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. (2023)\, 25\, 15729. \n8. D. Buceta\, S. Huseyinova\, M. Cuerva\, H. Lozano\, L. J. Giovanetti\, J. M. Ramallo-López\, P. López-Caballero\, A. Zanchet\, A. O. Mitrushchenkov\, A. W. Hauser\, G. Barone\, C. HuckIriart\, C. Escudero\, J. C. Hernández-Garrido\, J. J. Calvino\, M. López-Haro\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, F. G. Requejo\, M. Arturo López-Quintela. Chem. A European J. (2023)\, 29\, e202301517. \n9. M. P. de Lara-Castells\, A. W. Hauser\, J. M. Ramallo-López\, D. Buceta\, L. J. Giovanetti\, M. A. López-Quintela\, F. G. Requejo\, J. Mater. Chem. A (2019)\, 7\, 7489. \n10. P. López-Caballero\, J. M. Ramallo-López\, L. J. Giovanetti\, D. Buceta\, S. Miret-Artés\, M. A. López-Quintela\, F. G. Requejo\, J. Mater. Chem. A (2020)\, 8\, 6842. \n11. P. López-Caballero\, A. W. Hauser\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, J. Phys. Chem. C (2019)\, 123\, 23064. \n12. M. P. de Lara-Castells\, S. Miret-Artés\, Europhys. News (2022)\, 53\, 7-9. \n13. A. O. Mitrushchenkov\, A. Zanchet\, A. W. Hauser\, J. Phys. Chem A (2021)\, 125\,9143. \n14. P. López-Caballero\, R. Garsed\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, ACS Omega (2021)\, 24\, 16165 \n15. P. López-Caballero\, S. Miret-Artés\, A. O. Mitrushchenkov\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, J. Chem. Phys. (2020)\, 153\, 164702. \n16. A. Zanchet\, P. López-Caballero\, A. O. Mitrushchenkov\, D. Buceta\, M. A. LópezQuintela\, A. W. Hauser\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, J. Phys. Chem. C (2019)\, 123\, 27064. \n17. M. P. de Lara-Castells\, C. Cabrillo\, D. A. Micha\, A. O. Mitrushchenkov\, T. Vazhapilly\, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. (2018)\, 29\, 19110. \n  \nRegistration\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastInstitution *Webinars *5th Webinar - February 12\, 2026 \n Institution Email Name\n \n \n Email *Submit URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/1st-webinar-of-the-cost-action-cosy/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cosy_webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240207 DTSTAMP:20240205T175635Z CREATED:20231117T121146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T175635Z UID:2122-1707177600-1707263999@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:From Quantum to Classical Dynamics of Isolated Molecules and 3D Materials DESCRIPTION:This one-day virtual meeting will gather the leading experts in the field of molecular dynamics and spectroscopy. The goal is to present recent advances in quantum and classical dynamics to treat molecules either isolated or in a confined environment\, which may consist of enclosing molecular cages\, surfaces\, and interfaces as well as of strong electromagnetic static or optical fields.  Presentations by young researchers\, and colleagues from ITC countries and/or lesser represented gender are welcome. Speakers will be allotted 15 minutes for presentation including discussion.   Poster presentations supported by 3’ time flash presentations are also planned. \nBook of Abstract \nLik to registration: https://forms.gle/ay8fVhieVJ37oV7k7 \nLink for Abstract Template: Abstract Template _Virtual meeting WG2_2024 \n\nPROGRAM URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/from-quantum-to-classical-dynamics-of-isolated-molecules-and-3d-materials/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/From-Quantum-to-Classical-Dynamics-of-Isolated-Molecules-and-3D-Materials.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240126T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240126T180000 DTSTAMP:20231121T092712Z CREATED:20231117T120859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T092712Z UID:2120-1706259600-1706292000@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:The 1st Face-to-Face Core Group Meeting of the "COSY" COST Action DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/the-1st-face-to-face-core-group-meeting-of-the-cosy-cost-action/ LOCATION:CSIC Residence\, Madrid\, C. del Pinar\, 21-23\, Madrid\, Madrid\, 28006\, Spain CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20231127T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20231127T170000 DTSTAMP:20231207T093532Z CREATED:20231025T090205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T093532Z UID:2063-1701075600-1701104400@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Second Virtual Meeting of the COSY WG3 DESCRIPTION:Control at the Nanoscale – Manipulating Structure and Properties of Nanoscale Clusters. Recent Experimental and Theoretical Advances and Future Challenges\nLik to registration:\nhttps://forms.gle/p9bvTfaYwgiYxJCK7\nThe 2nd WG3 Virtual Symposium will focus on recent experimental and theoretical advancements in the field of nanoscale cluster science\, as well as the future challenges and opportunities. The topics will include: 1) The controlled and precise synthesis and characterization of nanoscale clusters with different compositions\, sizes\, shapes\, and structures; 2) The manipulation and control of nanoscale clusters using external stimuli such as light\, electric fields\, magnetic fields\, or chemical agents; 3) The investigation of the structure-property relationships of nanoscale clusters and their controlled applications in catalysis\, optics\, electronics\, energy conversion\, and storage; 4)The development of computational methods and models for simulating and accurately predicting the properties of nanoscale clusters. The symposium will bring together researchers from different disciplines and backgrounds who share a common interest in nanoscale cluster science at the extreme limit of control. It will provide a platform for exchanging ideas\, presenting results\, discussing challenges\, and fostering collaborations. The symposium may also feature external invited speakers who are leading experts in the field\, as well as presentations in dedicated sessions (see below) and panel discussions. The primary goal of WG3 S-2 is to make the point within the COSY community on the general topic of control at the nanoscale. Transfer of knowledge among the symposium participants\, dissemination of the results already achieved within the framework of WG3\, and positioning in terms of short- and medium-term perspectives will be the main goals of the symposium. Additionally\, the convenience of forming task-force groups (TFGs) on specific topics\, resulting in multi-authored publications will be discussed. An idea is eg that each TFG be led by an experienced researcher and co-led by an early-stage investigator. We will have a dedicated session about possible TFGs and also about collecting suggestions for a WG3 podcast we need to prepare\, please see the google form. \nIn terms of WG3 member contributions\, the program will foresee:\n(1) a limited number of “oral” presentations (Faraday Discussions type\, thus\, max 5’ time and 5 pptx slides for the oral presentation + 15’ discussion and Q&A) on recent methodological advances or novel concepts in the field (both experimental and theoretical);\n(2) a larger number of “poster” presentations (one or few\, please no more than 3! interesting case-studies/systems per presenter)\, supported by 2’ time flash presentations and 2 pptx slides.\n\nContributions from young scientists\, and colleagues from ITC countries and/or lesser represented gender are welcome.\n  \nConference Schedule – Essential Program (November 27th\, 2023)\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\nChairs\nPresenters\n\n\n08:50 – 09:10\nRegistration and Forewords\n\n\n\n\n09:10 – 10:40\nSession 1 – Small Clusters\nFortunelli & Roongcharoen\nLopez-Quintela (L)\, Carrol (L)\, Krupka (S)\, Sanader-Maršić (S)\, Quintana-González (S)\, Shi (S)\n\n\n10:40 – 10:50\nShort Break\n\n\n\n\n10:50 – 12:20\nSession 2 – Larger Clusters and Particles\nMoskaleva & Carroll\nMelani (L)\, Barrabés (L)\, Banu (S)\, Bruix (S)\, Laverdure (S)\, Roongcharoen (S)\, Fortunelli/Kadam (S)\n\n\n12:20 – 13:20\nLunch Break\n\n\n\n\n13:20 – 14:50\nSession 3 – Complex Processes under Confinement\nGiovannini & Šekutor\nMudric (L)\, Rupprechter (L)\, Zinzani (S)\, Marques (S)\, Santos (S)\, Ólafsson (S)\, Lushchikova (S)\n\n\n14:50 – 15:00\nShort Break\n\n\n\n\n15:00 – 16:30\nSession 4 – Optical Properties\nLópez & Melani\nVanzan (L)\, Giovannini (L)\, Stener (S)\, Striccoli (S-1)\, Striccoli (S-2)\, Naumkin (S)\, Belo (S)\n\n\n16:30 – 17:00\nSession 5 – Discussion on podcast and TFGs\nFortunelli & Moskaleva\n\n\n\n\n> \nProgram with Titles of Presentations and DOIs/Links\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\nChairs\nPresenters\n\n\n08:50 – 09:10\nRegistration and Forewords\n\n\n\n\n09:10 – 10:40\nSession 1 – Small Clusters\nFortunelli & Roongcharoen\nM. Arturo Lopez-Quintela (L)\, 2D-polymerization on bulk inert surfaces using Ag5 and Cu5 clusters\nas extrinsic catalysts\, Manuscript under review in Nature Chemistry\, for the topic\, see e.g.\nLinkLenard Carroll (L)\, Carbon vacancy-assisted stabilization of individual Cu5 clusters on graphene.\nInsights from ab initio molecular dynamics\, DOIKatarzyna Krupka (S)\, A comprehensive study of intermolecular interactions between metal atomic\nquantum clusters (AQCs) and aromatic hydrocarbons\,\nDOI1\,\nDOI2\n\n\n10:40 – 10:50\nShort Break\n\n\n\n \n\n16:30 – 17:00\nSession 5 – Discussion on podcast and TFGs\nFortunelli & Moskaleva\n\n\n\n\n  \nDownload pdf \nWG3-S2-report\n  \nDownload pdf \nCOSY-COST_WG3_S2-programs&ad URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/second-virtual-meeting-of-the-cosy-wg3/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WG3_online-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230923 DTSTAMP:20241005T175317Z CREATED:20230428T104537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T175317Z UID:1598-1695081600-1695427199@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Training School DESCRIPTION:Training School\nBelgrade (Serbia) \n Registration is now open 👇 \nTraining School web\nBook of Abstracts\nBoA_2023\n  \n  URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/training-school/ LOCATION:Training School\, Belgrade\, Serbia CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/belgrade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230622 DTSTAMP:20230521T134718Z CREATED:20230521T134120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T134718Z UID:1710-1687046400-1687391999@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Cluster Meeting 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Cluster Meeting 2023 (CM2023) will be held from June 18th till 23rd 2023 in Prague (https://www.clustermeeting2023.eu/). CM2023 is a topical international conference with main focus on catalysis\, reactivity\, characterization\, imaging and modeling of primarily size-selected clusters\, as paradigmatic confined systems. The goal of the conference is to promote scientific exchange and interdisciplinary collaborations so as to accelerate progress in this exciting field of nanoscience\, with apparent connections to the COSY COST Action\, and several COSY members (especially from WG3) attending and/or giving presentations. The Cluster Meeting 2023 has been included as targeted conference among ITC-premised ones within the COSY COST Action. URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/cluster-meeting-2023/ LOCATION:J. Heyrovský Institute\, Prague\, Czech Republic\, Prague\, Czech Republic CATEGORIES:Related Meetings,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cluster-Meeting-2023.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR