BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//COSY Cost action - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20260427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430 DTSTAMP:20260206T190954Z CREATED:20250313T115125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T190954Z UID:4250-1777248000-1777507199@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:4th General Meeting of COST Action CA21101 ”COSY” DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite all the members of the COST Action CA21101 (“COSY”)\, as well as all interested parties\, to CSIC Central Campus\, Madrid\, for the Fourth and Final General Meeting of our COST Action. The COST Action is dedicated to a better understanding and recognition of issues relevant to the experimental and theoretical characterization of confined molecular systems\, from those relevant in new materials research\, to those playing a key role in astrochemistry. The Fourth General Meeting of the COST Action “COSY” will gather scientific sessions adressing the five Working Groups (WGs). A Management Committee Meeting will be celebrated during the afternoon of the last day (29 April). The General Meeting will provide an opportunity for the members of the Action’s five Working Groups (WGs) to undertake collaborations addressing the goals of the Fourth Grant Period of the COST Action. For this purpose\, the meeting will host dedicated sessions covering all WGs. This Meeting will be central to promote the deliverables of the COST Action “COSY”. In this way\, the program will include overview lectures (30 minutes long) by the leaders of the five Working Groups: \n\nWorking Group 1: Fundamental studies of molecular interactions: new methods\, benchmarks on confined systems (Working Group 1 Leader: Piotr Zuchowski)\nWorking Group 2: Molecular motion in porous\, biomolecular and environmental-confined systems via advanced simulation methods (Working Group 2 Leader: Sonja Grubisic)\nWorking Group 3: Advanced theory and experiments on confined metal/oxide clusters for catalytic and nanotechnology applications (Working Group 3 Leader: Alessandro Fortunelli)\nWorking Group 4: Time-resolved and reactive dynamics\, spectroscopy\, and simulations of molecules in He nanodroplets (Working Group 4 Leader: Marcel Mudrich)\nWorking Group 5: Computational\, theoretical\, and experimental investigation of the formation of molecules and matter in the interstellar medium and in planetary and solar atmospheres (Working Group 5 Leader: Lauri Halonen)\n\nFourth General Meeting URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/4th-general-meeting-of-cost-action-ca21101-cosy/ LOCATION:CSIC Central Campus\, Madrid\, Spain\, Madrid\, Spain CATEGORIES:Activities,General Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CURRENT-Presentation-43.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421 DTSTAMP:20260414T104637Z CREATED:20251020T134414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T104637Z UID:4690-1776643200-1776729599@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:The 4th FemCOSY Virtual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The goals of the FemCOSY webinars are raising awareness of gender biases\, creating a supportive community\, and fostering networking to improve the situation for women in science\, with particular focus on scientific areas of the COSY network and share experiences of women in science. \nThe 4th FemCOSY Webinar will take place on the Zoom platform\, on April 20th\, 2026 from 09:00 to 13:00 (GMT+2). \nFemCOSY Webinar 2026 Program\n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n09:00\nOpening\nOrganizing Team\n\n\n09:30\nLife Story\nChristina Puzzarini\n\n\n10:00\nLife Story\nLjiljana Surucić\n\n\n10:30\nLife Story\nNoelia Barrabés Rabanal\n\n\n11:00\nBreak\n–\n\n\n11:15\nRound Table\nChristina Puzzarini\, Ljiljana Surucić\, Noelia Barrabés Rabanal\, Sergiy Perepelytsya\, Jorge Manuel Campos Marques\n\n\n12:55\nClosing remarks\nOrganizing Team\n\n\n\nRound Table Topics\n\nAre you aware of any programs to help women in your country/institution?\nIs there some sort of a life-long learning program/career development plan at your institution?\nTeaching employees soft skills such leadership skills\, online skills\, diversity education …?\nDoes your institute allow remote or flexible work? Can you take home office easily?\nCan you get support setting up remote work or online teaching?\nCould parental leave policies\, while designed to promote work-life balance in some cases unintentionally reinforce gender inequalities in academic carriers?\nHow does the maternity/parental leave work in the countries you have worked in?\nWhat do you think would be a useful measure/practice/grant to improve the situation of women in science\, especially in STEM fields?\nDid you personally try to do something that worked and what you think could work elsewhere as well?\n\n  \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Institution *Primary Working Group *WG1WG2WG3WG4WG5Does not applyGender *FemaleMaleNon-binaryPrefer not to saySubmit URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/the-4th-femcosy-virtual-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities,Transversal Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Zrzut-ekranu-2025-10-20-154241.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 *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:20251002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTSTAMP:20250929T205531Z CREATED:20241107T161917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T205531Z UID:3882-1759363200-1759535999@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:COSY Academy Day DESCRIPTION:COSY Academy Day will merge expertise on WG1\, WG2\, WG3\, WG4\, and WG5.\nThe program will include practical sessions (with a duration of  two hours and a half) having doctoral candidates (Katarzyna M. Krupka and Keshav Sishodia) and an early-career researcher (Silvia Alessandrini) as trainers. It will also encompass instructive lectures (with duration of 35 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions) by international experts on confined molecular systems\, including Wolfgang Ernst\, the AVC (Cristina Puzzarini)\, Alberto García-Vela\, Markus Meuwly\, Nadine Halberstadt\, and the AC (María Pilar de Lara-Castells). Part of the instructive lectures will take place the 1st day of the event (2 October) from 14:00 to 17:20. As topics\, they will include an overview on the experimental characterization of metal clusters synthesized within helium nanodroplets\, an overview of concepts and methodological strategies to address novel aspects of metal clusters\, down to the subnanometer scale\, as well as instructive talks on the calculation of vibrational states of triatomic metallic clusters and machine-learned potential  models for atomistic simulations. The second day\, 3 October\, will be chaired by the Social Media Manager of the COST Action and Marie Curie doctoral candidate\, Katarzyna M. Krupka. The goal of her 1st practical session will be to learn how to calculate intermolecular interactions using Symmetry Adapted Peturbation Theory (SAPT) in two versions (Hartree-Fock and Density Functional Theory). The 2nd practical session will be preceded by an overview lecture delivered by Nadine Halberstadt on the simulation of equilibrium properties and dynamics processes of helium nanodroplets using Helium Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory (He-TDDFT). A hands-on session to run He-TDDFT simulations by Keshav Sishodia will follow. Finally\, in the afternoon of October 3\, a session addressing gas-phase astrochemistry\, both reactivity and spectroscopy\, will be delivered by Cristina Puzzarini (overview lecture) and Silvia Alessandrini (hands-on session). The COSY Academy Day is dedicated to PhD students or young postdocs working either in theory or experiment\, covering illustrative cases across all WGs. The maximum number of participants is determined by the capacity of the training conference room (24 participants). The trainees should bring their laptops for the practical sessions\, taking place in the ‘Pabellón Trasanlántico’ at CSIC Residence. \nScientific Committee:\nMaría Pilar de Lara-Castells – Action Chair (CSIC group ABINITFOT)\nKatarzyna M. Krupka – Social Media Manager (CSIC group ABINITFOT)\nAlberto García-Vela – CSIC group ABINITFOT\nSilvia Alessandrini – University of Bologna \nVenue:\nThe meeting will take place in the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) Central Campus. \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 33 euros). \nOctober 2: Conference Room at “Centro de Física Miguel Antonio Catalan” (C/Serrano 121\, Madrid) \nOctober 3: CSIC Residence (C/Pinar\, 21-23\, Madrid) \nDownload map \nworkshop_Sep2025-corr\nProgram:\n2 October\n\n13:30–14:00: Registration\n14:00–14:30: Wolfgang Ernst – “Clusters and Nanoparticles Grown Inside Superfluid Helium Nanodroplets”\n14:30–15:00: María Pilar de Lara-Castells – “Unsupported and Surface-Supported Atomic Metal Clusters. Interplay Between Jahn-Teller Distortions\, Fluxionality\, and Catalysis”\n15:00–16:00: Coffee Break\n16:00–16:30: Alberto García-Vela – “Finding the Vibrational States of Triatomic Metallic Ag₃ Clusters Showing Jahn-Teller Distortions”\n16:30–17:00: Markus Meuwly – “Machine-Learned Potentials for Quantitative Atomistic Simulations”\n\n3 October\n\n09:00–11:00: Katarzyna M. Krupka – “Let us run SAPT calculations! Symmetry-Adapted Perturbation Theory for intermolecular interactions.” \n11:00–11:30: Coffee Break\n\n\n11:30-12:00: Nadine Halberstadt – “How to simulate equilibrium properties and dynamic processes in ⁴He nanodroplets using ⁴He-(TD)DFT”\n12:00-14:00: Keshav Sishodia – “Let us run He-(TD)DFT simulations!”\n14:00–15:00: Lunch\n15:00–15:30: Cristina Puzzarini – “Overview on Astrochemistry”\n15:30–17:30: Silvia Alessandrini – “Hands-on gas-phase astrochemistry: reactivity and spectroscopy”\n17:30-18:00: Coffee Break\n\n  \nRegistration (sold out!):\nCOSY Academy Day \nOctober 2nd-3rd\, 2025\, CSIC (Madrid) \nThe deadline for registration: September 3rd\, 2025\, or up to reach the maximum number of participants. \nPlease fill in the form below and upload the supporting documents as a single file containing: \n– CV (1-page max); \n– a motivational letter (1-page max.) \n  \n  URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/1st-cosy-academy-day/ LOCATION:CSIC Central Campus\, Madrid\, Spain\, Madrid\, Spain CATEGORIES:Activities,COSY Academy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Copy-of-CURRENT-Post-na-LinkedIn-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250910 DTSTAMP:20241107T171731Z CREATED:20241107T171721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T171731Z UID:3907-1757289600-1757462399@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Training School. Molecular Description of Complex Biosystems DESCRIPTION:This training school organized at IT4Innovations (IT4I) in Ostrava targets early-career researchers with basic knowledge of molecular dynamics (MD)\, especially those from WG1\, WG2\, and WG3. It aims to broaden participants’ expertise in studying complex systems\, covering force fields\, system building\, simulations\, and analysis. \n\nDay 1 will focus on biomolecular and carbon nanomaterial simulations\, with hands-on sessions covering theory\, system setup\, and analysis.\nDay 2 will address combining systems (e.g.\, biomolecules with nanomaterials)\, including parameter integration and advanced MD methods like biased simulations. URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/training-school-molecular-description-of-complex-biosystems/ LOCATION:Ostrava\, Czech Republic CATEGORIES:Activities,Training School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ostrava.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250905 DTSTAMP:20241107T160610Z CREATED:20241107T160527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T160610Z UID:3875-1756857600-1757030399@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:1st in-person WG2 Workshop. Molecular Dynamics in Confined Environments: Advances in Simulations\, Methods\, and Models DESCRIPTION:The 1st In-person WG2 Workshop aims to bring together leading experts in theoretical and computational physical chemistry to exchange ideas and insights necessary for understanding the dynamical phenomena occurring in complex systems. These systems may include those with enclosing molecular cages\, surfaces\, and interfaces\, as well as molecules confined by electromagnetic fields. \nThe workshop will focus on systems described by classical\, quantum\, and mixed quantum-classical dynamics\, as well as other systems requiring simulations across multiple scales. It will highlight the latest results from participants of the COSY COST Action\, particularly those from WG2\,. \nTarget Participants: WG2 experts and early-stage researchers (YRIs)\, including PhD students and postdocs working on quantum and classical molecular dynamics in confined environments\, including under the influence of electromagnetic fields. \nThe workshop will feature 20 speakers and 20 poster contributions. URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/1st-in-person-wg2-workshop-molecular-dynamics-in-confined-environments-advances-in-simulations-methods-and-models/ LOCATION:Lausanne\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Activities,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/lausanne.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250712 DTSTAMP:20250707T094054Z CREATED:20241107T155849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T094054Z UID:3870-1752019200-1752278399@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:3rd General Meeting of the "COSY" COST Action 2025 DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite members of the COST Action CA21101 (“COSY”)\, as well as all interested parties\, to Bologna\, for the Third General Meeting of our COST Action. The meeting will be organized by the University of Bologna (Italy). It will start on Wednesday\, the 9th of July 2025\, in the morning and will end on Friday\, the 11th of July\, in the afternoon. \nThe meeting is focused on the experimental and theoretical characterization of confined molecular systems\, from those relevant in new materials research to those playing a key role in astrochemistry. It is an opportunity for active networking between Action members with complementary and highly diverse expertise in confined molecular systems. The 3rd COSY General Meeting is expected to strengthen the existing collaborations between the Action members and to establish new ones. It will be also a crucial event to connect all WGs together\, with the final aim to achieve the Grant Period Goals. The meeting will host invited overview and regular invited talks reporting on joint projects between Action members\, also including those related to STSM. \nLocal Organizing Committee\n\nCristina Puzzarini – Chair\nSilvia Alessandrini – co-Chair\nLuca Bizzocchi\nMichela Nonne\nGabriele Panizzi\nAlessandra Savarese\n\n\nProgram\nDownload program \nFinalProgram_v6\nBook of Abstracts\nDownload Book of Abstracts \nBook_of_Abstracts-6\nList of Speakers\nInvited Overview Talks (40 minutes)\n\nMaría Pilar de Lara-Castells\, Spain (ES)\nBerta Fernández Rodríguez\, Spain (ES)\nAlessandro Fortunelli\, Italy (IT)\nMajdi Hochlaf\, France (FR)\nMattia Melosso\, Italy (IT)\nMartin Quack\, Switzerland (CH)\n\nInvited Talks (25 minutes)\n\nKęstutis Aidas\, Lithuania (LT)\nAggelos Avramopoulos\, Greece (EL)\nVincenzo Barone\, Italy (IT)\nMalgorzata Biczysko\, Poland (PL)\nAlberto García-Vela\, Spain (ES)\nSandra Gomez Rodriguez\, Spain (ES)\nSonja Grubisic\, Serbia (RS)\nJustyna Krupa\, Poland (PL)\nJorge Marques\, Portugal (PT)\nMiroslav Medved\, Slovakia (SK)\nMarkus Meuwly\, Switzerland (CH)\nSergiy Perepelytsya\, Ukraine (UA)\nMichele Reticcioli\, Austria (A)\nA Sezai Sarac\, Turkey (TR)\nVladimir Sreckovic\, Serbia (RS)\nLjiljana Suručić\, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA)\nStefan Vajda\, Czech Republic (CZ)\nPiotr Żuchowski\, Poland (PL)\n\nInvited Young-researcher (YR) Talks (20 minutes)\n\nSilvia Alessandrini\, Italy (IT) – STMS talk\nLuigi Crisci\, Italy (IT)\nDenis Comte\, Italy (IT)\nPetra Cechova\, Czech Republic (CZ) – FemCOSY coordinator\nMarketa Paloncyova\, Czech Republic (CZ) – Young Researcher Coordinator\nDennis Dinu\, Austria (AT)\n\nInvited PhD-student (YR-PhD) Short Talks (15 minutes)\n\nJavier Hernandez-Rodriguez\, Spain (ES)\nAlessandra Savarese\, Italy (IT)\nEinaras Sipavičius\, Lithuania (LT)\n\nVenue\nThe meeting will be held at the “Tibiletti” lecture hall\, Department of Philosophy (Dipartimento di Filosofia)\, Via Zamboni 38\, Bologna. The lecture hall is located in the city center of Bologna: starting from the Two Towers (Due Torri)\, which are the symbol of Bologna and visible from everywhere in the city center\, you have to walk along via Zamboni for about 500 meters: \n \nBologna is medieval city\, and this corresponds to the current city center. It was full of towers. Nowadays\, there are only a few of them and the “Two Towers” became the symbol of the city. Bologna is famous for its cuisine and its porticos\, which have recently become a UNESCO heritage site. Bologna also hosts the oldest university in the world. \n \nMore tourist info: https://www.bolognawelcome.com/en \nAccommodation\nParticipants to the conference are kindly requested to take care of the booking of their accommodation. The city center offers a large selection of hotels\, B&B and apartments that can be booked directly or using the main platforms (such as Booking.com\, Expedia\, …). Information on accommodation can also be found here: \nhttps://www.bolognawelcome.com/en/accommodation-facilities \nHere\, below\, instead you find some suggestions already tested for other meetings: \nResArt IACOMUS (private residency) \nVia Riva Reno\, 57\, 40122 Bologna\, Italy; https://www.resartbologna.it/ \nBooking can be placed contacting the reception info@resartbologna.it \nALMAROSSA (private apartments) \nVia Irnerio 22\, 40126 Bologna; Discount code: “UniBoJuly” reception@almarossa.com; www.almarossa.com \nHOTEL ACCADEMIA*** \nVia delle Belle Arti\, 6; 40126 Bologna\, Italy; \nhotelaccademia@hotelaccademia.it; http://www.hotelaccademia.com/ \nDiscounted rates can be obtained by upon mentioning of the Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician” or the participation to a meeting organized by the University of Bologna. \nHOTEL SAN DONATO**** \nVia Zamboni\, 16; 40126 Bologna; tel: +39 051 235395 \n10% discount for reservations on hotel website using promo code UNIBO10 \ninfo@hotelsandonato.it; http://www.hotelsandonato.it/ \nZANHOTEL REGINA*** \nVia dell’Indipendenza\, 51 – 40121 Bologna\, Italy; \nhotelregina@zanhotel.it; https://www.zanhotel.it/hotel-regina-bologna \nHOTEL UNIVERSITY*** \nVia Mentana\, 7; 40126 Bologna\, Italy; \ninfo@hotel-university.com; http://www.hoteluniversitybologna.it/ \nHOTEL LIBERTY 1904*** \nVia Massarenti\, 98/c – 40138 Bologna Italy; \ninfo@hotellibertybologna.eu; https://www.hotellibertybologna.eu/it/index.html \nDetailed program with lunches menu\nDownload pdf \nDetailedProgram_with-menu\nMeals\nDuring the meeting\, coffee breaks and lunches will be offered. If you have any food requirement/restriction\, please\, contact the chairs of the Local Organizer Committee no later than July 1: \n\ncristina.puzzarini@unibo.it\nsilvia.alessandrini7@unibo.it\n\nAs said\, all lunches are offered during the conference. Here below\, you find a few suggestions that can be useful for dinner. These are restaurants in the area surrounding the lecture hall (on the website information on the menu\, specialties and prices can be found): \n\nTrattoria Belle Arti https://www.trattoriapizzeriabellearti.it/\nOsteria dell’Orsa https://www.osteriadellorsa.com/\nTrattoria Anna Maria http://www.trattoriannamaria.com/\nTrattoria Le Moline https://www.lemoline.it/\nPizzeria Berberè https://www.berberepizza.it/berbere-bologna/\nCa’ Pelletti https://www.ca-pelletti.it/\nScuderia https://scuderia.futurefood.network/\nLa Sartoria Gastronomica https://www.sartoriagastronomica.it\n\nThose above provide only a limited selection. The area surrounding the lecture hall is full of restaurants\, pizzerie and places where to get typical street food. \nTravel (How to get to Bologna)\nBologna is strategically well located in the heart of northern Italy\, a long-standing transit\, exchange and destination hub for many major travel infrastructures. Located on the Via Emilia\, the city lies a short distance from the sea of the Romagna Riviera and towns such as Florence (35 minutes by high-speed train)\, Venice (1.5 hours by high-speed train)\, Milan (1 hour by high-speed train)\, and Verona (less than 1 hour by train). It can therefore be easily reached by car\, train\, bus or plane. \n\nBY TRAIN – Bologna’s Central Station serves as final destination for a large number of local\, intercity and high-speed trains connecting neighboring locations and the country’s main cities. Bologna’s Central Station is a main hub: the vast majority of long-distance (high-speed) trains from north to south and vice versa stops in Bologna. Please\, visit Trenitalia (https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html) or Italo (https://www.italotreno.com/en/booking-train-ticket) websites to find out about trains inbound to Bologna. Another option is offered by Trainline (https://www.thetrainline.com/it).\nThe station is also the terminus of the Marconi Express\, a monorail link service to Bologna airport.\nBY PLANE – Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located about 10 km from the city center. Dozens of flights from Italian and international destinations land here daily: most of the European cities are directly connected to Bologna. The airport is connected to the central railway station by the Marconi Express service\, which takes only 7 minutes to cover the route. The monorail costs €12\,80 one way and €23\,30 round trip.\nIn addition to this\, from 19 May 2025\, is the new “Q” BUS CONNECTION Bologna Airport with Maggiore Hospital and Central Station. The urban fare of €2.30 is valid for all urban tickets and integration with Marconi Express. Electric buses\, easy purchase (ticket machines\, contactless\, Tper sales points\, on the website\, and on the Roger app). Frequency: 30 minutes.\nFrom the airport you can also reach the center by taxi. A ride to/from the center takes about 20-30 minutes (up to 40 minutes depending on the traffic) with the price ranging from € 20.00-25.00.\nBY CAR – If you travel by car\, you may want to know that Bologna is one of Italy’s major motorway junctions\, connecting the north and south of the country. Bologna is located along the A1\, only 1 hour from Florence (southbound)\, and just over 2 hours from Milan (northbound). Bologna is also the gateway to the A14\, running along the Adriatic side of the peninsula from Romagna all the way to Taranto. Another important thoroughfare is the A13 towards Veneto\, connecting Bologna to cities such as Ferrara and Padua\, the gateway to Venice.\nIf you are travelling by car\, you should know that city center is inside at the Limited Access Zone (ZTL) from 7am to 8pm. Please\, check with your host (hotel\, apartment owner\, …) how to get the permission to enter ZTL.\nBY BUS  – Buses arriving from outside the city travel primarily from the main coach station – located (Piazza XX Settembre) a short distance from the train station – with connections throughout Italy and even to foreign countries. Visit the coach station website for information on bus routes arriving from outside the city.\n\nRegistration\nIn order to participate at the GM it is necessary to: \n\nHave an e-COST profile at https://e-services.cost.eu/ ;\nHave received an e-COST invitation to the meeting and have accepted it within 2 weeks from receiving it;\nSign the attendance list on each day of the attendance at the GM.\n\nAbstract Submission\nPlease\, use the Word template available here: Name_Surname_GM3_Bologna \nPlease\, submit your abstract as PDF file (generated from the template above) below. The deadline is June 25th. \n\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Full Name *FirstLastEmail *Affiliation / Institution *Title of Abstract *Upload your Abstract *\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Drag & Drop Files\, Choose Files to Upload\n \n\n \n\n\n\nPDF fileSubmit \n\n\n\n  URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/3rd-general-meeting-of-the-cosy-cost-action/ LOCATION:University of Bologna\, Italy CATEGORIES:Activities,General Meetings,Transversal Group Meetings,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bologna.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250709 DTSTAMP:20250923T082041Z CREATED:20250525T094404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T082041Z UID:4372-1751932800-1752019199@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:2nd WG5 Meeting – Confined Systems in Astrochemistry DESCRIPTION:Astrochemistry Symposium – Working Group 5\n(COST COSY Action CA21101)\nWe invite members of COST COSY Action CA21101 and all interested parties to this one-day Astrochemistry Symposium in Bologna\, hosted by the University of Bologna on Tuesday\, 8 July 2025. The symposium covers computational\, theoretical and experimental aspects of astrochemistry in the gas phase and on solid materials\, including spectroscopic observations\, modelling and molecular reaction dynamics. \nOrganizing Committee\n\nLauri Halonen (University of Helsinki)\nMalgorzata Biczysko (University of Wrocław)\n\nLocal Organizing Committee\n\nCristina Puzzarini (University of Bologna)\nSilvia Alessandrini (University of Bologna)\n\nSpeaker list\n\nVincenzo Barone\, INSTM – National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology\, Italy (IT); From perception to prediction of interpretation of molecular structures and spectroscopic signatures\nMalgorzata Biczysko\, University of Wrocław\, Poland (PL); Vibrational computations for astrochemistry: from isolated molecules to micro-environmental confinement\nFranziska Dahlmann\, KTH Royal Institute of Technology\, Sweden (SE); Vibrational modes of C₂H⁻: From fundamentals to H₂- and D₂-tagged transitions\nMaria Pilar de Lara Castells \, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)\, Spain (ES); Unsupported and surface-supported sub-nanometric metal clusters: interplay between Jahn–Teller distortions and fluxionality\nTeresa Fornaro\, INAF- Astrophysical Observatory of Arcetri\, Italy (IT); Detection of organic matter on Mars through spectroscopy\nAlberto Garcia-Vela\, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)\, Spain (ES); A high-level ab initio study of the photodissociation of methanimine in the interstellar medium\nMajdi Hochlaf\, Gustave Eiffel University\, France (FR); Stability of astrophysical molecules irradiated by ionizing light and detectability: Theory and experiment.\nFelix Jacob\, West University of Timișoara\, Romania (RO); Dissociation dynamics of cationic diatomic molecules in interstellar plasmas\nDariusz Kedziera\, Nicolaus Copernicus University\, Poland (PL); CH₃CHO–He Potential energy surface from ab initio calculations\nFilippo Lipparini\, University of Pisa\, Italy (IT); Towards coupled cluster calculations of energies and geometries for larger molecules\nMarco Mendolicchio\, Scuola Normale Superiore\, Italy (IT); Theory-driven spectroscopy: modeling molecular spectra for astrochemistry\nCristina Puzzarini\, University of Bologna\, Italy (IT); Unveiling exotic chemistry and molecules in the interstellar medium\nAlbert Rimola Gibert\, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona\, Spain (ES); Atomistic dynamic effects in interstellar grain-surface reactions\nMeenu Upadhyay\, Universitat Basel\, Switzerland (CH); Reactive dynamics in the gas phase and on amorphous solid water from machine-learned energy functions\nJiri Vanicek\, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)\, Switzerland (CH); Vibrationally resolved electronic spectra from Hagedorn wavepacket dynamics\n\n \nProgramme – 2nd WG5 Meeting\n\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n08:30 – 09:00\nRegistration & opening\n\n\n09:00 – 09:30\nTalk 1 – 30 min – Cristina Puzzarini\n\n\n09:30 – 10:00\nTalk 2 – 30 min – Teresa Fornaro\n\n\n10:00 – 10:15\nTalk 3 – 15 min – Franziska Dahlmann\n\n\n10:15 – 10:30\nTalk 4 – 15 min – Meenu Upadhyay\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45\nTalk 5 – 15 min – Dariusz Kedziera\n\n\n10:45 – 11:15\nCoffee break\n\n\n11:15 – 11:45\nTalk 6 – 30 min – Vincenzo Barone\n\n\n11:45 – 12:15\nTalk 7 – 30 min – Malgorzata Biczysko\n\n\n12:15 – 12:45\nTalk 8 – 30 min – Albert Rimola\n\n\n12:45 – 13:00\nTalk 9 – 15 min – Marco Mendolicchio\n\n\n13:00 – 14:30\nLunch break – 1:30 h\n\n\n14:30 – 15:00\nTalk 10 – 30 min – Filippo Lipparini\n\n\n15:00 – 15:30\nTalk 11 – 30 min – Majdi Hochlaf\n\n\n15:30 – 16:00\nTalk 12 – 30 min – Alberto Garcia-Vela\n\n\n16:00 – 16:30\nCoffee break\n\n\n16:30 – 17:00\nTalk 13 – 30 min – Jiri Vanicek\n\n\n17:00 – 17:30\nTalk 14 – 30 min – Felix Jacob\n\n\n17:30 – 18:00\nTalk 15 – 30 min – Maria Pilar de Lara Castells\n\n\n\nThe detailed final programme will be published during the last week of June. \n \n \nVenue\n“Tibiletti” Lecture Hall\, Department of Philosophy (Dipartimento di Filosofia)\, Via Zamboni 38\, Bologna.\nThe hall is 500 m from the iconic Two Towers (Due Torri) in the medieval city centre\, famed for its porticos (UNESCO heritage) and world-renowned cuisine. Bologna also hosts the world’s oldest university. \nTourist information: Bologna Welcome\nAccommodation\, restaurants & travel: COSY website \n \nRegistration\n\nCreate an e-COST profile at e-services.cost.eu\nAccept the e-COST meeting invitation within two weeks of receipt\nSign the attendance list on 8 July in Bologna URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/2nd-wg5-meeting-confined-systems-in-astrochemistry/ LOCATION:University of Bologna\, Italy CATEGORIES:Activities,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2ND-WG5-Meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250628T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250628T170000 DTSTAMP:20250923T083259Z CREATED:20241107T154037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T083259Z UID:3865-1751101200-1751130000@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:WG3 Meeting + Satellite Meeting – Follow-up to the Cluster Meeting 2025 DESCRIPTION:As a continuation of the Cluster Meeting 2025 in Prague\, this dedicated satellite meeting will build upon the discussions and outcomes from the main event. \nThe overarching theme of this event is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange\, building upon the progress made during the 2nd Grant Period of the COSY Action. WG3 will focus on creating a cohesive network that not only shares expertise but also collaboratively develops innovative solutions to the complex problems encountered at the nanoscale. \nBy engaging closely with other working groups and external partners\, the event will encourage the exchange of diverse perspectives and skills\, facilitating a dynamic environment for tackling scientific challenges. The ultimate goal is to push the boundaries of current nanocluster research and open new avenues for practical applications in critical fields such as catalysis\, electronics\, and medicine. \nThe scope of the meeting is the field of nanoscale clusters\, and its aim is to continue fruitful interactions and exchanges between the COSY WG3 and the metal/metal-oxide cluster communities\, as per the COSY Work and Budget Plan for the 3rd year.\n\nIf you are interested\, please register at: https://forms.gle/oeMpu2VyKDe434KW6\n\nList of registered participants:\nWeronika Andrzejewska\, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan\, Poland\nNuray Bayar Muluk\, Kirikkale University\, Turkey\nMaría Pilar de Lara-Castells\, CSIC\, Spain\nMariya Dobrotvorska\, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan\, Poland.\nAlessandro Fortunelli\, CNR\, Italy\nLala Gahramanli\, Baku State University\, Azerbaijan\nErnesto Garcia Alfonso\, CNR\, Italy\nEstefania German\, Universidad de Valladolid\, Spain\nShaimaa Habib\, Damanhour University\, Egypt\nAynura Karimova\, Baku State University\, Azerbaijan\nRana Khankishiyeva\, Ministry of Science and Education\, Azerbaijan\nArmin Kleibert\, Paul Scherrer Institut\, Switzerland\nZuzana Kovarova\, Palacka University Olomouc\, Czech Republic\nMikolaj Lewandowski\, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan\, Poland\nFederico Loi\, Czech Academy of Sciences\, Czech Republic\nXinran Lu\, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela\, Spain\nLuis M. Molina\, Universidad de Valladolid\, Spain\nAntonija Mravak\, University of Split\, Croatia\nJoanna Olszowka\, Czech Academy of Sciences\, Czech Republic\nDeborah Perco\, University of Trieste\, Italy\nThantip Roongcharoen\, CNR\, Italy\nSumesh Sasidharan\, Aix Marseille University\, France\nJunjie Shi\,TU Wien\, Austria\nKarolina Simkovikova\, Czech Academy of Sciences\, Czech Republic\nMykhailo Vaidulych\, Czech Academy of Sciences\, Czech Republic\nStefan Vajda\, Czech Academy of Sciences\, Czech Republic\nStanislav Valtera\, Czech Academy of Sciences\, Czech Republic\nMurat YÄlmaz\, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University\, Turkey\nIdris Yazgan\, Kastamonu Universitesi\, Turkey\n\nOrganizing Committee:\nJoanna Olszowka\, Czech Academy of Sciences\, Czech Republic\nMykhailo Vaidulych\, Czech Academy of Sciences\, Czech Republic\nLyudmila Moskaleva\, University of the Free State\, South Africa\nStefan Vajda\, Czech Academy of Sciences\, Czech Republic\nAlessandro Fortunelli\, CNR\, Italy\nCOSY Action Chair: María Pilar de Lara-Castells\n\nProgram\nDownload pdf\nSatellite_program_2025_05_27_v4_final URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/wg3-meeting-satellite-meeting-follow-up-to-the-cluster-meeting-2025-2/ LOCATION:Prague\, Czech Republic CATEGORIES:Activities,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WG3-Meeting-Satellite-Meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627 DTSTAMP:20250309T163523Z CREATED:20241107T165230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T163523Z UID:3898-1750723200-1750982399@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Computational Physics of Confined Systems: From Life to Material Sciences DESCRIPTION:This online training school aims to introduce students and early-career scientists to computational research in confined systems\, spanning life and material sciences. It will focus on attracting young researchers to this interdisciplinary field\, offering them valuable insights and practical skills. \nThe scope of the school includes: \n\nBiomolecular Structure: Examining nucleic acids and proteins.\nNovel Materials: Studying the physical properties of materials such as graphene\, Dirac materials\, and atomic clusters.\nModeling Techniques: Covering advanced methods for modeling these systems’ physical properties at various levels of organization.\n\nThrough hands-on tutorials\, students will gain practical experience in advanced computational techniques\, applying these tools to real-world problems in both biological and material sciences. A dedicated session will focus on training young researchers in communication skills\, chaired by the Science Communication Coordinator. This session will feature talks by experts from companies specializing in visual communication in science\, guiding participants on how to effectively present and communicate their research. \nSchool CPCS-2025 URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/training-school-computational-physics-from-life-to-material-sciences/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities,Training School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ukraine.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;VALUE=DATE:20250616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250618 DTSTAMP:20250424T160110Z CREATED:20241107T171040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T160110Z UID:3902-1750032000-1750204799@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Training School. Fundamental insights to weak interactions: interplay of theory and spectroscopic experiments DESCRIPTION:This two-day training school offers participants a comprehensive approach to analyzing and understanding weak inter- and intra-molecular interactions\, combining theoretical\, computational\, and experimental techniques. The program aims to bridge material chemistry and astrochemistry\, focusing on the molecular spectra and interactions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)\, small molecules\, and subnanometric metal clusters. \nProgram Highlights:\n\nDay 1: Theoretical Foundations and Potential Energy Surfaces\n\nExplore the theoretical descriptions of molecular interactions and the modeling of multi-dimensional potential energy surfaces. This day will provide foundational knowledge essential for simulating molecular interactions\, particularly relevant to complex chemical systems.\n\n\nDay 2: Simulations and Experimental Techniques for Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy\n\nFocus on theoretical simulations of infrared (IR) spectra\, coupled with related experimental measurements. This session will bridge theoretical predictions with real-world applications\, enhancing understanding of spectra in material and astrochemical contexts.\n\n\n\nEach topic will be accompanied by hands-on training sessions\, allowing participants to gain practical experience with computational tools and experimental methodologies. These sessions will prepare attendees to address challenges in both academic research and industrial applications. \n  \nTraining School URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/training-school-fundamental-insights-to-weak-interactions-interplay-of-theory-and-spectroscopic-experiments/ LOCATION:Iława\, Poland CATEGORIES:Activities,Training School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/poland.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250523T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250523T120000 DTSTAMP:20250521T131612Z CREATED:20241107T153151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T131612Z UID:3860-1747996200-1748001600@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:STSM Success Stories. Celebrating the achievements of Short-Term Scientific Mission Grantees. DESCRIPTION:This meeting will showcase the achievements of Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSM) Grantees\, primarily young researchers\, through brief (2-3 minute) interviews with the grantees. These interviews will be recorded and promoted via social media\, the Action webpage\, and potentially extended to COST Association media channels. The event will highlight the significance of STSMs as a key mechanism for fostering international collaborations\, supporting early-stage researchers (YRIs)\, and researchers from ITC countries\, while contributing to the overall excellence of the COSY Action. \nRegistration\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Institution *Primary Working Group *WG1WG2WG3WG4WG5Does not applySTSM destination and topic *Submit URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/stsms-success-stories-event/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/stsms.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250522T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250522T180000 DTSTAMP:20250520T174828Z CREATED:20241107T134920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T174828Z UID:3811-1747929600-1747936800@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:4th Webinar of the COST Action "COSY" DESCRIPTION: Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://ut-ee.zoom.us/j/96664818177?pwd=et9ISUshdbSPKd39YubBYFjmbpPOYL.1 \nMeeting ID: 966 6481 8177\nPasscode: 601744 \nRegistration\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastInstitution *Webinars *5th Webinar - February 12\, 2026Email *Submit \nCOSY25_latex\nDownload pdf \n  URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/4th-webinar-of-the-cost-action-cosy/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/COSY-WEBINAR-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250515T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250515T130000 DTSTAMP:20250613T092511Z CREATED:20241107T142614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T092511Z UID:3824-1747299600-1747314000@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:The 3rd FemCOSY Virtual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The 3rd FemCOSY Virtual Meeting will focus on presenting the initial findings from the gender imbalance survey\, discussing the potential need for an additional survey\, and planning a scientific publication on the topic. This event will feature insightful lectures from invited speakers and a discussion panel aimed at promoting gender balance initiatives in the scientific community. \nWe are thrilled to announce that our distinguished speakers are: \nMarinella Striccoli (CNR) \nAna Belén Muñoz García (University of Naples Federico II) \nMichele Pavone (University of Naples Federico II) \nEva Klimešová (Eli Beamlines) \nMarcel Mudrich (Aarhus University) \nAlkwin Slenczka (University of Regensburg) \nDuring the Round Table our speakers will discuss following topics: \n\nHow was your career affected by the COVID-19 period/diseases period? Did you feel any difference between men and women at your workplace? Do you see any difference between men and women promotion following the pandemic?\nWhat is the effect of the parental leave at your institution? Are men welcome to take it? Are there any programs that help parents to return to work?  What about other family related duties (caring for a sick/elderly family member\,..)?\nHow can we promote a more inclusive and equitable scientific culture that values diverse perspectives and talents\, ultimately leading to greater representation of women in leadership positions? Have you seen any effect of applied measures (grant proposals\, quotas\, etc) at your workplace?\nHow can we encourage and support young girls and women to pursue and persist in scientific fields? In your institute or/and in the group you lead are there any initiatives in this direction?\n\nThe program is as follows: \n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\nSpeakers\n\n\n09:00 \n \nOpening and Updates in COSY \n \nPetra Čechová\, Markéta Paloncýová\, Petra Kührová\,  Francesca Mocci\n\n\n09:30\nSpeaker 1\nMarinella Striccoli\n\n\n09:55 \n \nSpeaker 2+3\nAna Belén Muñoz García \nand Michele Pavone\n\n\n10:35\nSpeaker 4\nEva Klimešová\n\n\n11:00\nBreak\n\n\n\n11:15\nRound Table \nModerated by: Petra Čechová\, Markéta Paloncýová\, Petra Kührová\,  Francesca Mocci\, Nadine Halberstadt\nEva Klimešová \nMarinella Striccoli \nMichele Pavone \nAna Belén Muñoz García \nMarcel Mudrich \nAlkwin Slenczka\n\n\n12:55\nClosing remarks\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/the-3rd-femcosy-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities,Transversal Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GEP_leaflet.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510 DTSTAMP:20250307T110638Z CREATED:20241107T163509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T110638Z UID:3891-1746662400-1746835199@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Training School. Exploring Confined Environments with Polymers\, Ionic Liquids\, and Deep Eutectic Solvents. DESCRIPTION:Training School. Exploring Confined Environments with Polymers\, Ionic Liquids\, and Deep Eutectic Solvents: Predicting Emerging Applications through Modelingand Advanced Experiments\nTraining School\n  \nHosted at the “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi\, Romania\, this training school is tailored for students and early-career researchers new to the field of ionic liquids (IL) and deep eutectic solvents (DES)\, with a particular emphasis on their applications as confined solvents. The school is also open to researchers experienced with these substances who are interested in utilizing modern molecular modeling techniques for studying ILs and DESs in confined environments\, such as at surfaces. \nThe program aims to provide participants with a structured introduction to the fundamentals and advanced aspects of ionic liquid research\, combining simulation and experimental perspectives. Lectures from renowned experts will cover core theoretical concepts\, alongside methods for simulation and experimental investigation of ionic liquids. Topics will range from introductory to advanced\, supplemented by hands-on tutorials\, exercises\, and computer simulations to encourage active learning and skill development. \nHighlights of the program:\n\nIntroductory to Advanced Courses: Covering theoretical\, simulation\, and experimental methods in IL and DES research.\nPractical Sessions: Tutorials\, exercises\, and simulations to reinforce learning.\nExpert Seminars: Featuring scientists with expertise in complex liquids under confinement\, sharing insights into practical applications.\nPoster Session: An opportunity for the most engaged participants to present their work and receive feedback.\nPublication Opportunity: Participants will have the chance to publish their findings in the Bulletin of the Polytechnic Institute from Iași\, an open-access journal\, within one year of the school. URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/training-school-exploring-confined-environments-with-polymers-ionic-liquids-and-deep-eutectic-solvents/ LOCATION:Iasi\, Romania CATEGORIES:Activities,Training School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/romania.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250403T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250403T130000 DTSTAMP:20250317T115534Z CREATED:20241107T151327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T115534Z UID:3844-1743678000-1743685200@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Mastering Communication Event. Soft Skills for Science in Confined Molecular Systems. DESCRIPTION:This online event is designed to help young researchers and innovators (YRIs) develop key soft skills essential for advancing their careers. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their abilities in communication\, self-presentation\, and research promotion\, which are vital for increasing visibility and impact in their fields. \nThe event will feature two main components: \n\nPractical Session on Self-Presentation\nYRIs will receive personalized tips to refine their presentation skills. This interactive session will offer valuable insights and strategies for improving how to effectively communicate ideas\, whether in academic settings or public-facing opportunities.\nWorkshop on Promoting Research on Social Media\nThe workshop will focus on how YRIs can promote their research through social media platforms. The session will cover how to craft engaging posts\, build an online presence\, and design effective graphic materials to capture the attention of wider audiences.\n\nRegistration\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Institution *Submit URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/mastering-communication-event-soft-skills-for-science-in-confined-molecular-systems/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/masteringcomm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250221T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250221T170000 DTSTAMP:20250923T082719Z CREATED:20250209T174420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T082719Z UID:4078-1740142800-1740157200@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:3rd WG4 Meeting – Molecules confined in helium nanodroplets DESCRIPTION:Slides WG4 Meeting pdf\n\n\nRecent progress and new ideas for research and collaborations in the 3rd grant period\nDate and time: 21/02/2025\, 13:00 to 17:00\nThis is the 3rd meeting of the working group 4 within the COST Action COSY. It is held online in the afternoon of Friday\, February 21st 2025. The goal is to showcase a few selected recent results obtained by WG4 groups and to stimulate discussions and collaborations within our working group. In particular\, we want to provide a platform for the younger WG4 researchers to present their work in an informal setting. Thank you for signing up and looking forward to meeting you and seeing some exciting presentations! \nAll members of COSY are welcome to join! \n  \nZoom link\n  \n  \nProgram\n\n\n\n\n13:00 \n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n\n\nZoom link is open\, please show up\, have a chat\, test your presentation \n\n\n\n\n13:25 \n\n\nMarcel\,\nMaria \n\n\nMudrich\,\nKrikunova \n\n\nWelcome \n\n\n\n\n13:30 \n\n\nRupert \n\n\nJagode \n\n\nFingerprint of Droplet Shape and Vortex at the Electronic Band Origin of Phthalocyanine in Superuid Helium Droplets \n\n\n\n\n14:00 \n\n\nMatthias \n\n\nVeternik \n\n\nExploring Minute-Scale Storage of Helium Nanodroplets inside a Multireflectron \n\n\n\n\n14:30 \n\n\nLewis \n\n\nTurnbull \n\n\nUtilising helium nanodroplets to investigate metastable dimers formed between ethylene glycol and water \n\n\n\n\n14:45 \n\n\nLeonie \n\n\nWerner \n\n\nNon-radiative dynamics of molecules dissolved in He droplets probed by time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy \n\n\n\n\n15:00 \n\n\nCoffee break and round table discussion \nMarcel  Mudrich\nMaria Krikunova\nKatrin Dulitz\nMaría Pilar de Lara-Castells\nTomasz  Wesolowski\nEva Klimešová\nDennis Dinu\nFrank Stienkemeier\nMarina Šekutor\nNadine Halberstadt\nMiguel González\nJosé Campos-Martínez\nMarta I. Hernández\nLtaief Ben Ltaief\nNiklas Scheel\nHenrik Stapelfeldt\nChristian Engelbrecht Petersen\nLinos Hecht\nJeppe Christensen\nPaul Scheier\nJulie Olsen\nEmil Hansen\nMatthias Veternik\nKeshav Sishodia\nJohannes Drexel\nAndrew Ellis\nLewis Turnbull\nJulia Kozlowska\nConstant Schouder\nLionel Poisson\nCristian Medina\nRupert Jagode\nAlkwin Slenczka\nLukas Bruder\nLeonie Werner \n\n\n\n\n15:30 \n\n\nEmil \n\n\nHansen \n\n\nAdiabatic alignment of alkali dimers on the surface of helium droplets \n\n\n\n\n16:00 \n\n\nKeshav \n\n\nSishodia \n\n\nXUV fluorescence as a probe of the relaxation dynamics of resonantly excited He nanodroplets \n\n\n\n\n16:30 \n\n\nLinos \n\n\nHecht \n\n\nTwo-Color X-ray Coherent Diffractive Imaging of Helium Nanodroplets URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/3rd-wg4-meeting-molecules-confined-in-helium-nanodroplets/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3RD-WG4-Meeting-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250212 DTSTAMP:20250212T173452Z CREATED:20250128T123650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T173452Z UID:4023-1739232000-1739318399@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:FemCOSY Science in 1 Minute DESCRIPTION:FemCOSY Science in 1 Minute is a series of brief video interviews spotlighting early-stage female researchers\, primarily PhD students\, within the COSY Action. Each episode will feature a female researcher discussing her chosen scientific paper in just one minute. \nThe first 10 participants for the inaugural series will be chosen on a first-come\, first-served basis. Participants will answer shortly three questions: \n\nWhat is your COSY paper about?\nWhy do you think it is important?\nHow do you feel about your achievement?\n\nThe interviews will be conducted via Zoom\, recorded and distributed as short videos on the COSY website and social media platforms\, making them accessible to a broad audience. Each session will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time for both the interviewer and the participant. \nThe registration below opens on 11th February 2025\, celebrating the International Day of Women in Girls in Science. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Institution *Primary Working Group *WG1WG2WG3WG4WG5Does not applyName of the Supervisor *FirstLastDOI of the publication *What is your COSY paper about? *Why do you think it is important? *How do you feel about your achievement? *Please upload one slide illustrating your paper *\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Drag & Drop Files\, Choose Files to Upload\n \n\n \n\n\n\nThe slide will be shared on the screen during your interview. Preferred format: pdf.Submit URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/femcosy-science-in-1-minute/ CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CURRENT-Post-na-LinkedIn-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250125 DTSTAMP:20241107T154131Z CREATED:20241107T141612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T154131Z UID:3818-1737676800-1737763199@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:The 1st Face-to-Face FemCOSY Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:The 1st Face-to-Face FemCOSY Board Meeting will be held on-site at CSIC Central Campus in Madrid. The meeting aims to review the latest updates on gender equality\, analyze recent survey findings\, strategize for the upcoming FemCOSY online meeting\, strengthen board collaboration\, creating a solid foundation for FemCOSY’s continued progress. URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/the-1st-face-to-face-femcosy-board-meeting/ LOCATION:CSIC Residence\, Madrid\, C. del Pinar\, 21-23\, Madrid\, Madrid\, 28006\, Spain CATEGORIES:Activities,Transversal Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/femcosyboard.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250113T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250113T170000 DTSTAMP:20250112T230227Z CREATED:20231211T192510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T230227Z UID:2407-1736780400-1736787600@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:3rd Webinar of the COST Action "COSY" DESCRIPTION:Spectroscopic Network Assisted Precision Spectroscopy\nProf. Dr. Attila G. Császár\, PhD\, DSc \nEötvös Loránd University (ELTE)\, Budapest\, Hungary \nApart from few-body problems\, first-principles quantum-chemical computations\, with or without the Born-Oppenheimer approximation\, are unable to come even close to the accuracy of modern rovibrational spectroscopic measurements. The situation improved\, but did not change fundamentally during the last half of a century. To help experimentalists designing and assessing their precision-spectroscopy measurements\, the field of graph or network theory\, that is discrete mathematics\, comes to the rescue. Briefly\, in the case of high-resolution spectroscopy\, instead of relying on full of simplified Hamiltonians\, one can come up with a theory built only on the validity of the Ritz principle (that is the discreteness of both the transitions and the energy levels). In fact\, a spectroscopic network\, a graph G(V\,E\,w)\, can be formed from the line-center positions of spectroscopic measurements\, whereby the vertices V are the quantum states\, the edges E are the transitions connecting them\, and w is some weight function. Interestingly\, the degree distribution of spectroscopic networks built upon measurement results is highly similar to those of complex human networks (e.g.\, the internet\, social networks\, and air traffic)\, in that it is characterized by a few vertices with very large degree counts\, called hubs\, and a lot of vertices with just a few degrees (thus\, quantum mechanics also “builds” an almost scale-free network). The network view of spectroscopic measurements led to the development of a special tool\, MARVEL\, standing for Measured Active Rotational-Vibrational Energy Levels\, which helps not only to analyze high-resolution spectra of molecules but also to improve large spectroscopic line-by-line databases\, like HITRAN. Using the MARVEL workflow\, one inverts the direct spectroscopic information ending up with empirical energy levels with well-defined uncertainties\, truly reflecting the accuracy of the measurements. In a way these empirical/MARVEL energy levels allow the representation of all the measurements made for a given molecule and\, furthermore\, they can predict transitions with experimental accuracy. The same spectroscopic-network approach can be used to select target lines for precision-spectroscopy measurements\, where the measurement of each line still takes a considerable effort. Thanks to Spectroscopic Network Assisted Precision Spectroscopy\, hubs of several water isotopologues as well as of parent acetylene have become known with kHz accuracy (in this case hubs are defined as the top 1% of quantum states with the largest number of measured transitions).\nReferences\n\nhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-15430-6: R. Tóbiás\, T. Furtenbacher\, I. Simkó\, A. G. Császár\, M. L. Diouf\, F. M. J. Cozijn\, J. M. A. Staa\, E. J. Salumbides\, and W. Ubachs\, Spectroscopic-Network-Assisted Precision Spectroscopy and its Application to Water\, Nat. Commun. 2020\, 11\, 1708. \nhttps://doi.org/10.1063/5.0052744: M. L. Diouf\, R. Tóbiás\, I. Simkó\, F. M. J. Cozijn\, E. J. Salumbides\, W. Ubachs\, and A. G. Császár\, Network-Based Design of Near-Infrared Lamb-Dip Experiments and Determination of Pure Rotational Energies of H218O at kHz Accuracy\, J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data 2021\, 50\, 023106. \nhttps://doi.org/10.1080/00268976.2022.2050430: M. L. Diouf\, R. Tóbiás\, T. van der Schaaf\, F. M. J. Cozijn\, E. J. Salumbides\, A. G. Császár\, and W. Ubachs\, Ultraprecise Rovibrational Energies in the (2 0 0) Vibrational Band of H216O\, Mol. Phys. 2022\, 121\, e2050430. \nhttps://doi.org/10.1364/OE.474525: M. L. Diouf\, R. Tóbiás\, F. M. J. Cozijn\, E. J. Salumbides\, C. Fábri\, C. Puzzarini\, A. G. Császár\, and W. Ubachs\, Parity-Pair-Mixing Effects in Nonlinear Spectroscopy of HDO\, Opt. Expr. 2022\, 30\, 46040-46059. \nhttps://doi.org/10.1039/d3cp01835k: A. Castrillo\, E. Fasci\, M. Asad Khan\, S. Gravina\, L. Gianfrani\, T. Furtenbacher\, and A. G. Császár\, 12C2H2 Near-Infrared Spectrum: Absolute Transition Frequencies and an Improved Spectroscopic Network at the kHz Accuracy Level\, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 2023\, 25\, 23614-23625. \nhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s42004-024-01103-8: R. Tóbiás\, M. L. Diouf\, F. M. J. Cozijn\, W. Ubachs\, and A. G. Császár\, All Paths Lead to Hubs in the Spectroscopic Networks of Water Isotopologues H216O and H218O\, Comms. Chem. 2024\, 7\, 34. \nhttps://doi.org.10.1021/acsearthspacechem.4c00161: W. Ubachs\, A. G. Császár\, M. L. Diouf\, F. M. J. Cozijn\, and R. Tóbiás\, A Network Approach for the Accurate Characterization of Water Lines Observable in Astronomical Masers and Extragalactic Environments\, ACS Earth Space Chem. 2024\, 8\, 1901-1912 \n\nRegistration\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastInstitution *Webinars *5th Webinar - February 12\, 2026Email *Submit \nMeeting link\nLink\nMeeting ID: 999 7067 1673\nPasscode: 352080 URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/3rd-webinar-of-the-cost-action-cosy/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/COSY-WEBINAR-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241210 DTSTAMP:20241125T111526Z CREATED:20241107T133105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T111526Z UID:3801-1733702400-1733788799@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:WG3 Virtual Symposium - Young Scientists’ Forum (YSF) - Advancing the Frontiers of Nanocluster Research DESCRIPTION:The WG3 Virtual Symposium is a dedicated platform for Young Researchers and Innovators (YRIs) within Working Group 3 and across the entire COSY Action to showcase and discuss their research on nanoclusters and confined molecular systems. This event aims to spark lively discussions and foster knowledge exchange on the latest advancements in nanocluster research. \nBuilding on the success of past WG3 virtual meetings held in 2022 and 2023\, the symposium will adopt a Faraday-Discussion format. This unique structure invites participants to engage with the presentation materials beforehand\, provided as DOIs\, slides\, or videos. During the event\, presenters will offer brief overviews\, allowing the majority of the time to be dedicated to in-depth discussions and questions based on the pre-shared materials. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nTalks: 5-minute presentations followed by a 15-minute discussion.\nFlash Presentations: 2-minute presentations followed by an 8-minute discussion. URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/wg3-virtual-symposium-young-scientists-forum-ysf-advancing-the-frontiers-of-nanocluster-research/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Activities,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CURRENT-Post-na-LinkedIn.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 *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-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;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240918T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240918T160000 DTSTAMP:20240827T151831Z CREATED:20231211T192325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T151831Z UID:2404-1726668000-1726675200@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:2nd 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\n \nThe 2nd Webinar:\nModerator: Kaido Sillar (University of Tartu) \nSpeaker: Joachim Sauer (Institut für Chemie\, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin\, Germany) \nEffect of Fe substitution in aluminium oxide gas phase clusters – a challenge for quantum chemistry \nWe study gas phase clusters as models for solid catalysts\, “the active site in isolation”\, and are interested in how the structure and reactivity of gas phase clusters differ from those of the bulk phase with the same composition. We use density functional theory (DFT) to perform global structure optimizations (genetic algorithm). To verify the global minimum structures\, we calculate IR spectra and compare them with the ones obtained for mass-selected clusters by photodissociation (IRPD) and multiple photon dissociation (IRMPD) spectroscopy (cooperation with Knut Asmis\, Leipzig). \nHere\, we focus on the effect of Fe substitution on the structure and reactivity of the aluminium oxide clusters Al3O4+ [1] and Al8O12+. For Al3O4+\, the spectra predicted by DFT indicate that Fe substitution leads to a structural change which is driven by a transition from the Fe+III/O-II to the Fe+II/O-I oxidation states. DFT does not get the relative stabilities right and multireference (MR) calculations are needed. Even if the number of atoms in this cluster is not large\, the MR calculations are difficult to converge with the size of the active space (number of orbitals on the O atoms in addition to the d orbitals on Fe). The relative stabilities obtained with MRCI and NEVPT2 are 52 ± 17 and 69 ± 14 kJ/mol\, respectively. \nIn contrast to Al3O4+\, Fe substitution is isomorphous in Al8O12+ and a change of the oxidation states from Fe+III/O-I to Fe+IV/O-II converts the reactive terminal Al−O•− bond into a non-reactive terminal Fe=O bond. While the DFT predictions of the IR spectrum agree with experiment for the singlet and triplet spin states\, they are not the lowest energy spin states regardless the functional used (PBE performs best here). MR calculations are even more challenging because of the larger number of orbitals on O atoms that would be needed to reach convergence. \n[1] Müller\, F.; Stückrath\, J. B.; Bischoff\, F. A.; Gagliardi\, L.; Sauer\, J.; Debnath\, S.; Jorewitz\, M.; Asmis\, K. R. Valence and Structure Isomerism of Al2FeO4+: Synergy of Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemistry. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2020\, 142\, 18050-18059. \n  \nRegistration\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastInstitution *Webinars *5th Webinar - February 12\, 2026Email *Submit URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/2nd-webinar-of-the-cost-action-cosy/ CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/webinar_2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR