BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//COSY Cost action - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:COSY Cost action X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cost-cosy.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for COSY Cost action REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Madrid BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240706 DTSTAMP:20240610T085100Z CREATED:20231121T093303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T085100Z UID:2144-1720051200-1720223999@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Spectroscopic and Collision Phenomena in Atmospheric Photochemistry\, Astrochemistry\, and Planetary Sciences DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce a meeting under the COSY COST Action (Confined Molecular Systems\, CA21101\, https://cost-cosy.eu) for grant period 2\, aimed at uniting the community of astrochemists and researchers focused on the interactions of molecular systems relevant to astrochemistry and astrobiology. \nThe event is organized by the leaders of Working Groups 1 and 5\, Professor Piotr Zuchowski and Professor Lauri Halonen. It serves as a platform for fostering collaboration\, sharing insights\, and discussing the latest research within these pivotal fields. We particularly encourage younger scientists\, including PhD students\, junior faculty members\, and postdocs\, to join us. This is an excellent opportunity for emerging scholars to engage with leading experts\, gain new insights\, and contribute to the future of astrochemistry and astrobiology. \nConfirmed invited speakers:\nJonathan Tennyson – University College London\nFrancois Lique – University of Rennes\nAgnieszka Krzeminska – Lodz Technical University\nMeenu Upadhyay – University of Basel\nNiyazi Bulut – Fırat University\nValentina Erastova – University of Edinburgh\nYosra Ajili – University of Tunis\nKatarzyna Bielska – Nicolaus Copernicus University\nJustyna Krupa – University of Wroclaw\nJoan Enrico Romero – University of Leiden\nAngele Taillard – CSIC\, Madrid\nSilvia Alessandrini – University of Bologna\nMartin Quack – ETH Zurich\nMajdi Hochlaf – University of Gustave Eiffel\nEwa Erdmann – Gdańsk Technical University\nCristina Puzzarini – University of Bologna\nHerma Cuppen – Radboud University\nLuis Banares – Complutense Univ. Madrid\nPiotr Wcislo – Nicolaus Copernicus University\nMarcin Stachowiak – Nicolaus Copernicus University\nRafal Szabla – Technical  University of Wroclaw\nRafal Hakalla – University of Rzeszow\nSaikat Mukherjee – Nicolaus Copernicus University \nPoster Session and Panel Discussion\nWe also plan to organize a poster session and panel discussion on July 4th at one of the pubs in Torun’s Old Town. \nDiscover Toruń\n \nWhile attending the workshop\, take the opportunity to explore Toruń\, a city rich in history and culture. As a UNESCO World Heritage site\, Toruń is not only recognized for its beautifully preserved medieval architecture but also as the birthplace of the renowned astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. This historic backdrop provides the perfect setting for inspiration and discovery. \nRegistration & Contact\nThe meeting is open for registration and there is no conference fee. Attendees are responsible for organizing their own accommodation. For contacts and registration\, please email: scapaps@proton.me \nDon’t miss the chance to contribute to pivotal conversations in the field\, network with leading scientists\, and experience the unique charm of Toruń. We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a memorable and enriching event. URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/spectroscopic-and-collision-phenomena-in-atmospheric-photochemistry-astrochemistry-and-planetary-sciences/ LOCATION:Toruń\, Poland\, Torun\, Poland CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SCAPAPS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240704 DTSTAMP:20240708T063008Z CREATED:20231122T081809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T063008Z UID:2149-1719792000-1720051199@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:The Second COSY General Meeting DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite members of the COST Action CA21101 (“COSY”)\, as well as all interested parties\, to Wroclaw\, for the Second General Meeting of our COST Action. \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. \nThe 2nd COSY General Meeting  is expected to strengthen existing ones and establish new collaborations between the Action members\, it will be also an invaluable vehicle to connect all WGs together\, as necessary to achieve the Grant Period Goals. \nThe meeting will host invited overview talks\, as well as invited short talks reporting already active joint projects between Action members\, including the ones related to STSM. Additionally\, participants will be also given opportunity to present their research expertise in form of invited shorter oral presentations or posters in order to maximize possibility of new collaborations. \nThe meeting will be organized by the University of Wroclaw (Wroclaw\, Poland). It will start on Monday\, the 1st of July in the morning and end on Wednesday\, the 3rd of July in the afternoon. \nThe meeting will serve as a platform to connect the five Working Groups (WGs) of COSY: (WG1: red\, WG2: brown; WG3: violet; WG4 blue; WG5: green). \nQuicklinks\n\nProgram\nVenue (Accommodation & Meals)\nTravel (How to get to Wroclaw)\nRegistration\nAbstract Submission\n\nProgram\nProgram at a glance: \n \nList of speakers: \nInvited Overview Talks\nNevin Aytemiz\, Türkiye (TR)\nMaría Pilar de Lara-Castells\, Spain (ES)\nMichał Hapka\, Poland (PL)\nSergiy Perepelytsya\, Ukraine (UA)\nCristina Puzzarini\, Italy (IT)\nJiri Vanicek\, Switzerland (CH)\n\nInvited Talks\nKęstutis Aidas\, Lithuania (LT)\nAggelos Avramopoulos\, Greece (EL)\nF. Mine Balci\, Türkiye (TR)\nCarlo Carbonaro\, Italy (IT)\nJanez Cerar\, Slovenia (SI)\nBerta Fernández\, Rodríguez Spain (ES)\nAlessandro Fortunelli\, Italy (IT)\nAlberto García-Vela\, Spain (ES)\nSonja Grubisic\, Serbia (RS)\nMajdi Hochlaf\, France (FR)\nPatryk Jasik\, Poland (PL)\nTeodora Kirova\, Latvia (LV)\nMagdalena Malik\, Poland (PL)\nJorge Marques\, Portugal (PT)\nMiroslav Medveď\, Slovakia (SK)\nMarco Mendolicchio\, Italy (IT)\nFrancesca Mocci\, Italy (IT)\nHalima Mouhib\, Netherlands (NL)\nMarkéta Paloncýová Czech Republic (CZ)\nMartin Quack\, Switzerland (CH)\nUnal Sen\, Türkiye (TR)\nLjiljana Suručić\, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA)\nAlia Tadjer\, Bulgaria (BG)\nMeenu Upadhyay \, Switzerland (CH)\nStefan Vajda\, Czech Republic (CZ)\nMaciej Witwicki\, Poland (PL)\nQin Yang\, Czech Republic (CZ)\nIdris Yazgan\, Türkiye (TR)\nMarcel Mudrich\, Denmark (DK)\n\nInvited STSM Talks\nDariusz Kedziera\, Poland (PL)\nNicolina Pop\, Romania (RO)\nAbdulkadir Sezai\, Sarac Türkiye (TR)\nVladimir Sreckovic\, Serbia (RS)\n\nShort Talks\nUğur Bozkaya\, Türkiye (TR)\nIulia Emilia\, Brumboiu Poland (PL)\nPetra Čechová\, Czech Republic (CZ)\nMilan Dimitrijevic\, Serbia (RS)\nJavier Hernandez-Rodriguez\, Spain (ES)\nUrszula Komarnicka\, Poland (PL)\nFrancesca Tonolo\, Italy (IT)\nBartosz Tyrcha \, Poland (PL)\n  \nVenue (Accommodation & Meals)\n \nHP Park Plaza\, Wroclaw \nAll activities are planned in the HP Park Plaza hotel (https://hotelepark.pl/en/wroclaw)\, which is very conveniently located in historical city\, with the walking distance to the main University building\, main square (Rynek)\, cathedral (Ostrów Tumski)\, numerous restaurants etc. \nBolesława Drobnera 11-13 \n50-257 Wrocław\, Polska \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/YPHFGEtsZRHX1q8QA \n+48 71 320 84 00 \nEmail: hpwroclaw@hotelepark.pl \nWebsite hotel: https://hotelepark.pl/wroclaw \nThe Local Organizer has confirmed reservations with special rates for attendees at COSY – 2nd General Meeting. All services (accommodation and meals\, which fulfil a daily allowance of EUR 130/day) shall be booked in advance by contacting directly with the hotel by email (hpwroclaw@hotelepark.pl) using the keyword for booking “COST-COSY” and the reservation form. \nPlease provide any dietary requirements on the form. \nThe dinner on 1st July (Monday) is planned as the Welcome/get together grill on a terrace with the river view. \nPlease note that it is possible to book specific meals you wish\, as well as also book just meals if you decide to stay elsewhere. \nTravel (How to get to Wrocław)\nPlease note the other names used for Wrocław–Breslau (German) and Breslavia (Italian) \nTravel by Plane \nIt is recommended to travel to Wrocław by plane. \nWrocław Nicolaus Copernicus airport (WRO) (https://airport.wroclaw.pl/) is located on the south of the city\, about 30 min by car to the conference value. \nThere are direct flights from several European cities\, and connected flights by LOT\, Lufthansa\, KLM\, Swiss\, Finnair\, Ryanair\, and WIZZ. \nIt is also possible to fly to other Polish airports\, such as Warsaw\, Poznań\, Katowice\, Kraków and then travel by train\, but we do not advise such an option. \nTravel by train \nThere are direct trains to/from Wrocław to Berlin (about 5 hours) \nTravel by bus \nThere are direct buses to/from Wroclaw by Flixbus (https://www.flixbus.pl) convenient options include Berlin\, Dresden\, Prague and Brno. \nTravel by car \nWrocław is well connected by highways (A8\, A4) and high speed roads (S8) with travel by car below 4 h to Warsaw\, Berlin\, Prague\, below 6 h to Bratislava\, Vienna\, and 7 h to Budapest. \nHow to get to the conference venue \nPublic transportation \nFor Wrocław (and other Polish cities) public transport we recommend the app Jakdojade (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.citynav.jakdojade.pl.android). \nYou can buy the ticket on the app\, or you can buy the ticket on board by credit/debit card (ticket is encoded in the card). \nFrom the airport \nBus 106 (every 15 minutes) is connecting the airport and the main railway station (“dworzec” in Polish) Wrocław Główny\, total cost below 10 PLN (2 EUR). \nFrom train/bus station \nThe main railway station is Wrocław Główny (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrocław_Główny_railway_station) while buses Flixbus are arriving to the main bus station\, which is located in the next building (Wroclavia mall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wroclavia). \nThere are trams (number 15 and 18) reaching conference centre from these locations in about 20 minutes. \nBy car \nThe taxi/uber drive from the airport to the conference venue takes about 30 min (depending on the traffic)\, with estimated cost 50-100 PLN (10-20 EUR). \nRegistration\nIn order to participate at the GM it is necessary to: \n1. Have an e-COST profile at https://e-services.cost.eu/ ; \n2. Have received an e-COST invitation to the meeting and have accepted it within 2 weeks from receiving it; \n3. Sign the attendance list on each day of the attendance at the GM. \n  \nAbstract Submission\nPlease use the abstract template (.docx format) and submit your abstract below\, deadline June 10th. \n  \nBook of Abstracts\nCOSY_2ndGM_Abstract_Book_OK URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/the-second-cosy-general-meeting/ LOCATION:Hotel HP Park Plaza\, Bolesława Drobnera 11-13\, Wroclaw (Breslavia)\, Poland CATEGORIES:Activities,General Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Flyer-COSY-2nd-meeting_Linkedin-text-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240627 DTSTAMP:20240126T101420Z CREATED:20230114T095027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T101420Z UID:2459-1719100800-1719446399@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:The 15th International Conference on Quantum Fluid Clusters DESCRIPTION:https://conferences.au.dk/qfc2024\nDates: \n23 – 26 June 2024 \nVenue:\nAarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS)\, Aarhus University\,\nBuildings 1630-1632\, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B\, 8000 Aarhus C\nDenmark\nSee location on a map. \nLocal organizers:\nMarcel Mudrich\, mudrich@phys.au.dk\nHenrik Stapelfeldt\, henriks@chem.au.dk \nConference secretary:\nBrigitte Christina Henderson\, brigitte@phys.au.dk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScope: The QFC 2024 is the 15th occurrence of the QFC conference series. The focus of this interdisciplinary conference is to stimulate the research on atomic clusters\, in particular helium nanodroplets\, which are strongly influenced in their properties by quantum mechanical many-body effects. It covers both fundamental aspects such as superfluidity and quantum vortices\, as well as application of QFC as flying nano-cryostats for probing and synthesizing cold molecules and exotic nano-complexes. The conference gathers theoreticians and experimentalists from the traditional fields of low-temperature physics\, cluster physics\, molecular spectroscopy\, mass spectrometry\, cold chemistry\, laboratory astrophysics\, ultrafast spectroscopy\, nanoparticle imaging\, etc. \n\nThe QFC 2024 conference will be preceded by the Training School Helium Nanodroplets in Science and Engineering taking place at ELI Beamlines near Prague\, Czech Republic\, 19 – 21 June 2024.\nLocal organizers: Maria Krikunova and Marcel Mudrich URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/the-15th-international-conference-on-quantum-fluid-clusters/ LOCATION:AARHUS University\, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B\, Aarhus C\, 8000\, Denmark CATEGORIES:Related Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-15th-International-Conference-on-Quantum-Fluid-Clusters.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622 DTSTAMP:20241016T212338Z CREATED:20231221T140133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T212338Z UID:2463-1718668800-1719014399@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Training School "Confined Molecular Systems in Helium Nanodroplets" DESCRIPTION:COST COSY Training School “Confined Molecular Systems in Helium Nanodroplets”\n\n\nThe goal of this training school is to provide the participants with a structured and in-depth introduction to the field of quantum fluid clusters\, in particular helium nanodroplets. Renowned experts will provide training in the fundamental concepts as well as specific applications\, theoretical concepts and experimental methods commonly used in this field. \n \n\nTraining School URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/training-school-confined-molecular-systems-in-helium-nanodroplets/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0065.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240604 DTSTAMP:20240416T125332Z CREATED:20231117T121850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T125332Z UID:2132-1717372800-1717459199@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:The 1st "Listen-To-My-Presentation" Workshop DESCRIPTION:In a rapidly evolving landscape where communication methods are changing\, adapting to new timelines\, personal preferences and innovative technologies is critical. Inadequate preparation can compromise your ability to share achievements\, resulting e.g.\, in missed opportunities for collaboration. We are organizing an engaging and interactive workshop to improve the research presentation skills of the youngest COSY members and also to expose the participants to the many ongoing research activities or results in the scientific context of the Action\, thus hopefully enabling further collaborations. All early-stage researchers (below 40 years old) of the COSY COST Action are invited to participate and present their achievements within the Action in five-minute oral presentations entitled “My Project in Five Minutes”. This unique opportunity give you the chance to present complex research concepts to an audience with varying degrees of familiarity with their fields. Experienced researchers and colleagues within our network will provide valuable feedback on the presentations and help refine communication strategies. \nRegistration\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Institution *Preliminary Title *Affiliated Working Group (multiple choices possible) *WG1: Intermolecular InteractionsWG2: Molecular Motion in Confined SystemsWG3: Confined Metal and Metal-Oxide Nanoparticles and Clusters Down to the Subnanometer ScaleWG4: Helium Nanodroplets in Science and EngineeringWG5: Confined Systems in Astrochemistry: Gas- and Condensed-Phase Spectroscopy and ReactivitySubmit URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/the-1st-listen-to-my-presentation-event/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CURRENT-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240502T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240502T090000 DTSTAMP:20240613T073201Z CREATED:20240505T111807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T073201Z UID:2130-1714640400-1714640400@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:The 2nd FemCOSY Virtual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Dear COSY members \nWe are delighted to invite you to the second event of FemCOSY\, an initiative within the COSY COST that focuses on women in science\, particularly in fields where they are underrepresented\, as Physics\, Computational and Theoretical Chemistry.  Our aim is to identify the obstacles women face during their scientific careers and propose solutions to overcome them. \nAttached to the email\, please find the flyer for the event. Feel free to share it with your coworkers and on your social media! \nThe second FemCOSY webinar will be on May 2nd\, 2024\, from 09:00 to 13:00 (GMT+2). \nWe are thrilled to announce that our distinguished speakers are : \nProf. Berta Fernandez Rodrigues\, University of Santiago de Compostela \nProf. Maria J. López\, University of Valladolid \nDr Tatiana Lopez\, Nanogap & Hysun \nProf. Malcolm Levitt\, University of Southampton\, United Kingdom \nProf. Markus Meuwly\, University of Basel \nProf. Paul Schleier\, University of Innsbruck\, Austria \nDuring the round table our speakers will discuss around the following issues: \n\nIn your experience\, what specific challenges have women faced in advancing to leadership roles within the scientific community\, and what strategies have proven successful in overcoming these challenges?\nDo you observe any difference in your collaborations with male and female (such as: female/male help in keeping the research group united\, female/male are more competitive\, female/male are more helpful in the different stage of writing a manuscript\, female and male often present a different perspective on how to face a given problem\, female/male are more helpful for tasks outside those explicitly valued\, such as mentoring undergrads\, and so on)?\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?\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?\n\nThe program is as follows: \n \nWe believe that this event will provide valuable insights and networking opportunities for all participants. We would also like to remind you that there is a section on the COSY webpage dedicated to FemCOSY. https://cost-cosy.eu/femcosy/ \nPlease register if you have not done it yet! https://cost-cosy.eu/femcosy/femcosy-2nd-webinar/ \nWe look forward to “seeing you” in the virtual meeting on May 2nd! \nBest regards\, \nOrganizers of the FEM-COSY events.\nFrancesca Mocci\nNoelia Barrabes\nMarkéta Paloncýová\,\nPetra Kührová\,\nPetra Čechová\nMaría Pilar De Lara-Castells URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/the-2nd-femcosy-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Transversal Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Welcome_to_2nd-FemCOSY_event_animated.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240410T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240410T170000 DTSTAMP:20240423T154817Z CREATED:20231117T121727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T154817Z UID:2128-1712739600-1712768400@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:"COSY" Satellite of the Cluster-Surface Interaction Meeting DESCRIPTION:A dedicated satellite meeting will be organized as a follow-up of the Cluster-Surface Interaction-2024 (CSI-2024) conference to be held in Benried\, rather than Tutzing and near Munich\, Germany in 7-9 April 2024:  https://www.e-conversion.de/csi-2024. The CSI conference series is well-established\, has been running since 2010\, and its meetings are focused on the general topic of deriving fundamental and applied knowledge on the interaction between metal or metal oxide clusters and their deposition support. Various aspects of clusters deposited on surfaces are typically considered\, with a particular focus on growth\, dynamics\, electronic structure\, and applications\, addressing both experimental and theoretical modelling aspects. Cluster deposition on supports represents an important form of confinement\, with implications in various fields\, including heterogeneous catalysis\, sensing\, etc. The COSY Action and in particular its WG3 has many members working in closely related fields. It is therefore natural to network and connect with CSI\, as a scientific community that shares common interests and perspectives. We therefore decided to join forces with CSI by organizing a satellite meeting of the CSI-2024 conference. Leading experts from the COSY network will be invited to deliver a talk at this satellite\, but participation is open to all COSY members.\n\nOur goals in organizing this satellite symposium are: \n\n1. To spread knowledge about the research conducted by COSY within the scientifically related CSI community\,\n2. To trigger collaborations between CSI and COSY researchers. This will translate into specific tangible outcomes:\n(i) minutes of the discussion table between COSY and CSI members to be held at the symposium;\n(ii) common publications and presentation at conference to be promoted by this meeting involving COSY and CSI members;\n3. Selected slides of the meeting shared via the COSY Action Web site.\nA number of members from the COST Action are confirmed speakers of the CSI conference (in alphabetical order): \n\nFrancesca Baletto\, University of Milan\nAlessandro Fortunelli\, CNR-ICCOM\nSandra Gómez\, University of Salamanca\nElisa Jimenez-Izal\, University of the Basque Country\n M. Arturo López-Quintela\, University of Santiago de Compostela\nKonstantin Neyman\, Universitat de Barcelona\nJoanna Olszowka\, J. Heyrovsky Institute\n Richard Palmer\, Swansea University\nStefan Vajda\, J. Heyrovsky Institute\n\nIf you want to register for the satellite CSI meeting\, please use the registration form at the CSI-2024 website itself\, indicating that either you will attend the whole CSI-2024 meeting\, or only the last day (10th April) when the COST Action ‘Satellite’ CSI meeting will take place. \n \nWednesday April 10th \nCSI2024/WG3-COSY-COST action satellite meeting \n\n\n\n\nHour\nName\nTitle\n\n\n\n\n09:00-09:45\nM. Arturo López-Quintela\, University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain)\nMetal clusters of small atomicity as a versatile tool in catalysis\n\n\n09:45-10:30\nMaciej Rogala\, University of Lodz (Poland)\nDefect Migration Behind Resistive Switching at Metal Oxides Surfaces\n\n\n10:30-11:00\ncoffee\n\n\n\n11:00-11:30\nSandra Gómez\, University of Salamanca (Spain)\nTime evolution of PAHs and molecular crystals upon light irradiation\n\n\n11:30-12:00\n Junjie Shi\, TU-Wien (Austria) junjieshiding@gmail.com\nDirect Conversion of Methane to Methanol on Metal Clusters Functionalized Ceria Surfaces: Metal–Support Interactions\n\n\n12:00-12:30\nLenard Carrol\, IFF-CSIC\, Madrid (Spain) lenardcarroll27@gmail.com\nTBA\n\n\n12:30-14:00\nlunch\n\n\n\n14:00-14:15\nhot topic talk: Giacomo Melani\, CNR-ICCOM (Italy) giacomo.melani@cnr.it\nThe effect of solvation on the properties of pristine and defective oxide interfaces for solar water splitting\n\n\n14:15-16:00\nCSI/COSY Round Table:\n\nFrancesca Baletto\, University of Milano (Italy) \nJoanna Olszowka\, Czech Academy of Sciences (Czech Republic) \nRichard Palmer\, University of Swansea (Wales) \nAlessandro Fortunelli\, CNR-ICCOM (Italy)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinutes from meeting:\nCOSY-CSI2024-minutes URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/cosy-satellite-of-the-clustersurface-interaction-meeting/ LOCATION:Bernried\, Hotel Seeblick. Tutzinger Str.9\, Bernried\, 82347\, Germany CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/iStock-1347840251-800x533-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240325T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240325T170000 DTSTAMP:20240311T160603Z CREATED:20231211T191416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T160603Z UID:2400-1711378800-1711386000@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:1st Webinar of the COST Action "COSY" DESCRIPTION:The COSY webinars will be organized every three months (each webinar will consist of one lecture): \n\nMarch 25th\, 2024\nSeptember 18th\, 2024\n\nThe 1st Webinar:\nModerator: Kaido Sillar (University of Tartu)\nSpeaker: María Pilar de Lara-Castells (Spanish National Research Council) \n \nSpeaker: María Pilar de Lara-Castells (AbinitFot Group\, IFF-CSIC\, Madrid)\nAn ab initio journey towards the molecular-level understanding of subnanometric metal clusters\nCurrent advances in synthesizing and characterizing atomically precise monodisperse metal clusters (AMCs) at the subnanometer (Angstrom) scale have opened fascinating possibilities in new quantum materials research. Their quantized ‘molecule-like’ electronic structure showcases unique stability and physical and chemical properties different from those of nanoparticles and bulk materials. When integrated into materials that interact with environmental molecules and sunlight\, AMCs may exhibit enhanced (photo)catalytic activity\, electronic properties\, and even optical behavior. Their tiny size (below 1 nm) makes free AMCs amenable to atomic-scale modelling using either density functional theory (DFT)-based approaches or methods at a higher level of ab initio theory\, even including nonadiabatic (e.g.\, Jahn-Teller) effects. Surfacesupported AMCs can routinely be modelled using DFT-based single-reference methods\, enabling real-time molecular dynamics simulations on the nanoseconds scale. The study of their optical properties is also possible using timedependent DFT or reduced density matrix theory. All these computational and theoretical efforts aim to achieve a molecular-level understanding of the stability and properties of AMCs as function of their chemical composition\, size\, and structural fluxionality in different thermodynamical conditions (temperature and pressure). These efforts bear the potential of guiding experiments to control AMCs functionalities for applications. In this webinar\, the potential of state-of-the-art ab initio (DFT and beyond DFT) modelling will be emphasized through an illustrative overview of recent studies of free and surface-supported AMCs\, including a comparison with experimental measurements [1-17]. Possible directions for methodological enhancements on the ab initio modelling of hybrid AMCs-materials systems will also be discussed with a focus on AMCs-support intermolecular interactions\, including excited states. \nReferences:\n1. M. P. de Lara-Castells\, J. Colloid Interface Sci. (2022)\, 612\, 737. \n2. M. P de Lara-Castells\, C. Puzzarini\, V. Bonačić-Koutecký\, M. A. López-Quintela\, S. Vajda\, Editorial for the Themed Collection “Stability and properties of new-generation metal and metal-oxide clusters down to subnanometer scale” in Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. (2023)\, 25\, 15081. \n3. B. Fernández\, M. Pi\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. (2023)\, 25\, 16699. \n4. A. O. Mitrushchenkov\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, ChemPhysChem (2023)\, 24\, e202300317 \n5. J. Garrido-Aldea\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. (2022)\, 24\, 24810. \n6. B. Fernández\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. (2022)\, 24\, 26992. \n7. L. L. Carroll\, L. Moskaleva\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. (2023)\, 25\, 15729. \n8. D. Buceta\, S. Huseyinova\, M. Cuerva\, H. Lozano\, L. J. Giovanetti\, J. M. Ramallo-López\, P. López-Caballero\, A. Zanchet\, A. O. Mitrushchenkov\, A. W. Hauser\, G. Barone\, C. HuckIriart\, C. Escudero\, J. C. Hernández-Garrido\, J. J. Calvino\, M. López-Haro\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, F. G. Requejo\, M. Arturo López-Quintela. Chem. A European J. (2023)\, 29\, e202301517. \n9. M. P. de Lara-Castells\, A. W. Hauser\, J. M. Ramallo-López\, D. Buceta\, L. J. Giovanetti\, M. A. López-Quintela\, F. G. Requejo\, J. Mater. Chem. A (2019)\, 7\, 7489. \n10. P. López-Caballero\, J. M. Ramallo-López\, L. J. Giovanetti\, D. Buceta\, S. Miret-Artés\, M. A. López-Quintela\, F. G. Requejo\, J. Mater. Chem. A (2020)\, 8\, 6842. \n11. P. López-Caballero\, A. W. Hauser\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, J. Phys. Chem. C (2019)\, 123\, 23064. \n12. M. P. de Lara-Castells\, S. Miret-Artés\, Europhys. News (2022)\, 53\, 7-9. \n13. A. O. Mitrushchenkov\, A. Zanchet\, A. W. Hauser\, J. Phys. Chem A (2021)\, 125\,9143. \n14. P. López-Caballero\, R. Garsed\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, ACS Omega (2021)\, 24\, 16165 \n15. P. López-Caballero\, S. Miret-Artés\, A. O. Mitrushchenkov\, M. P. de Lara-Castells\, J. Chem. Phys. (2020)\, 153\, 164702. \n16. A. Zanchet\, P. 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(2018)\, 29\, 19110. \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/1st-webinar-of-the-cost-action-cosy/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cosy_webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240207 DTSTAMP:20240205T175635Z CREATED:20231117T121146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T175635Z UID:2122-1707177600-1707263999@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:From Quantum to Classical Dynamics of Isolated Molecules and 3D Materials DESCRIPTION:This one-day virtual meeting will gather the leading experts in the field of molecular dynamics and spectroscopy. The goal is to present recent advances in quantum and classical dynamics to treat molecules either isolated or in a confined environment\, which may consist of enclosing molecular cages\, surfaces\, and interfaces as well as of strong electromagnetic static or optical fields.  Presentations by young researchers\, and colleagues from ITC countries and/or lesser represented gender are welcome. Speakers will be allotted 15 minutes for presentation including discussion.   Poster presentations supported by 3’ time flash presentations are also planned. \nBook of Abstract \nLik to registration: https://forms.gle/ay8fVhieVJ37oV7k7 \nLink for Abstract Template: Abstract Template _Virtual meeting WG2_2024 \n\nPROGRAM URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/from-quantum-to-classical-dynamics-of-isolated-molecules-and-3d-materials/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/From-Quantum-to-Classical-Dynamics-of-Isolated-Molecules-and-3D-Materials.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240126T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240126T180000 DTSTAMP:20231121T092712Z CREATED:20231117T120859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T092712Z UID:2120-1706259600-1706292000@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:The 1st Face-to-Face Core Group Meeting of the "COSY" COST Action DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/the-1st-face-to-face-core-group-meeting-of-the-cosy-cost-action/ LOCATION:CSIC Residence\, Madrid\, C. del Pinar\, 21-23\, Madrid\, Madrid\, 28006\, Spain CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20231127T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20231127T170000 DTSTAMP:20231207T093532Z CREATED:20231025T090205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T093532Z UID:2063-1701075600-1701104400@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Second Virtual Meeting of the COSY WG3 DESCRIPTION:Control at the Nanoscale – Manipulating Structure and Properties of Nanoscale Clusters. Recent Experimental and Theoretical Advances and Future Challenges\nLik to registration:\nhttps://forms.gle/p9bvTfaYwgiYxJCK7\nThe 2nd WG3 Virtual Symposium will focus on recent experimental and theoretical advancements in the field of nanoscale cluster science\, as well as the future challenges and opportunities. The topics will include: 1) The controlled and precise synthesis and characterization of nanoscale clusters with different compositions\, sizes\, shapes\, and structures; 2) The manipulation and control of nanoscale clusters using external stimuli such as light\, electric fields\, magnetic fields\, or chemical agents; 3) The investigation of the structure-property relationships of nanoscale clusters and their controlled applications in catalysis\, optics\, electronics\, energy conversion\, and storage; 4)The development of computational methods and models for simulating and accurately predicting the properties of nanoscale clusters. The symposium will bring together researchers from different disciplines and backgrounds who share a common interest in nanoscale cluster science at the extreme limit of control. It will provide a platform for exchanging ideas\, presenting results\, discussing challenges\, and fostering collaborations. The symposium may also feature external invited speakers who are leading experts in the field\, as well as presentations in dedicated sessions (see below) and panel discussions. The primary goal of WG3 S-2 is to make the point within the COSY community on the general topic of control at the nanoscale. Transfer of knowledge among the symposium participants\, dissemination of the results already achieved within the framework of WG3\, and positioning in terms of short- and medium-term perspectives will be the main goals of the symposium. Additionally\, the convenience of forming task-force groups (TFGs) on specific topics\, resulting in multi-authored publications will be discussed. An idea is eg that each TFG be led by an experienced researcher and co-led by an early-stage investigator. We will have a dedicated session about possible TFGs and also about collecting suggestions for a WG3 podcast we need to prepare\, please see the google form. \nIn terms of WG3 member contributions\, the program will foresee:\n(1) a limited number of “oral” presentations (Faraday Discussions type\, thus\, max 5’ time and 5 pptx slides for the oral presentation + 15’ discussion and Q&A) on recent methodological advances or novel concepts in the field (both experimental and theoretical);\n(2) a larger number of “poster” presentations (one or few\, please no more than 3! interesting case-studies/systems per presenter)\, supported by 2’ time flash presentations and 2 pptx slides.\n\nContributions from young scientists\, and colleagues from ITC countries and/or lesser represented gender are welcome.\n  \nConference Schedule – Essential Program (November 27th\, 2023)\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\nChairs\nPresenters\n\n\n08:50 – 09:10\nRegistration and Forewords\n\n\n\n\n09:10 – 10:40\nSession 1 – Small Clusters\nFortunelli & Roongcharoen\nLopez-Quintela (L)\, Carrol (L)\, Krupka (S)\, Sanader-Maršić (S)\, Quintana-González (S)\, Shi (S)\n\n\n10:40 – 10:50\nShort Break\n\n\n\n\n10:50 – 12:20\nSession 2 – Larger Clusters and Particles\nMoskaleva & Carroll\nMelani (L)\, Barrabés (L)\, Banu (S)\, Bruix (S)\, Laverdure (S)\, Roongcharoen (S)\, Fortunelli/Kadam (S)\n\n\n12:20 – 13:20\nLunch Break\n\n\n\n\n13:20 – 14:50\nSession 3 – Complex Processes under Confinement\nGiovannini & Šekutor\nMudric (L)\, Rupprechter (L)\, Zinzani (S)\, Marques (S)\, Santos (S)\, Ólafsson (S)\, Lushchikova (S)\n\n\n14:50 – 15:00\nShort Break\n\n\n\n\n15:00 – 16:30\nSession 4 – Optical Properties\nLópez & Melani\nVanzan (L)\, Giovannini (L)\, Stener (S)\, Striccoli (S-1)\, Striccoli (S-2)\, Naumkin (S)\, Belo (S)\n\n\n16:30 – 17:00\nSession 5 – Discussion on podcast and TFGs\nFortunelli & Moskaleva\n\n\n\n\n> \nProgram with Titles of Presentations and DOIs/Links\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\nChairs\nPresenters\n\n\n08:50 – 09:10\nRegistration and Forewords\n\n\n\n\n09:10 – 10:40\nSession 1 – Small Clusters\nFortunelli & Roongcharoen\nM. Arturo Lopez-Quintela (L)\, 2D-polymerization on bulk inert surfaces using Ag5 and Cu5 clusters\nas extrinsic catalysts\, Manuscript under review in Nature Chemistry\, for the topic\, see e.g.\nLinkLenard Carroll (L)\, Carbon vacancy-assisted stabilization of individual Cu5 clusters on graphene.\nInsights from ab initio molecular dynamics\, DOIKatarzyna Krupka (S)\, A comprehensive study of intermolecular interactions between metal atomic\nquantum clusters (AQCs) and aromatic hydrocarbons\,\nDOI1\,\nDOI2\n\n\n10:40 – 10:50\nShort Break\n\n\n\n \n\n16:30 – 17:00\nSession 5 – Discussion on podcast and TFGs\nFortunelli & Moskaleva\n\n\n\n\n  \nDownload pdf \nWG3-S2-report\n  \nDownload pdf \nCOSY-COST_WG3_S2-programs&ad URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/second-virtual-meeting-of-the-cosy-wg3/ CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Working Group Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WG3_online-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230923 DTSTAMP:20241005T175317Z CREATED:20230428T104537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T175317Z UID:1598-1695081600-1695427199@cost-cosy.eu SUMMARY:Training School DESCRIPTION:Training School\nBelgrade (Serbia) \n Registration is now open 👇 \nTraining School web\nBook of Abstracts\nBoA_2023\n  \n  URL:https://cost-cosy.eu/activity/training-school/ LOCATION:Training School\, Belgrade\, Serbia CATEGORIES:Activities,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cost-cosy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/belgrade.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR