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DSC at the Orientation Fair 2026
April 14–17, 2026 | CUS CataniaStrong participation for the Department of Chemical Sciences at the 2026 Orientation Fair: four days dedicated to meeting prospective students, presenting degree programs, and showcasing educational activities.
PhD Positions (DC1 and DC3) – MSCA Doctoral Network LipAgg
From biophysical chemistry to cell biology: deciphering the role of lipids in the toxicity and spreading of protein aggregation.
We are seeking two motivated and talented researchers to fill Doctoral Candidate positions within the prestigious European Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) network.
The project offers a unique opportunity for advanced training and research excellence in an international and interdisciplinary environment, in collaboration with leading academic and industrial partners.
PhD programme’s seminar: Prof. Maurizio Prato
Carbon Nanodots: A Link Between the Molecular and the Nanoscale Worlds - Prof. Prato
Wednesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Main Lecture Hall of the DSC, a seminar titled "Carbon Nanodots: A Link Between the Molecular and the Nanoscale Worlds" will be held by Prof. Maurizio Prato, as part of the PhD seminar series.
Erasmus Traineeship Call (KA131)
Publication of the Erasmus Traineeship Call (KA131)
April 2026
This is to inform students that the Erasmus Traineeship Call for Programme and Partner Countries (KA131) has been published. The call is open to students enrolled in first, second, and third-cycle degree programmes who intend to undertake a mobility period between 1 June 2026 and 28 February 2027.
Students enrolled in Bachelor’s degree programmes and Single-Cycle Master’s degree programmes must be enrolled in at least their second year by the application deadline.
ChemXTalk – tell chemistry in a 3-minute video!
Department of Chemical Sciences to Host the “ChemXTalk” Award Ceremony
April 18, 2026
On April 18, 2026, the Department of Chemical Sciences of the University of Catania will host the award ceremony of the competition “ChemXTalk – tell chemistry in a 3-minute video!”, promoted by the Italian Chemical Society – Sicily Section and addressed to upper secondary school students in Sicily.
Chemistry Games 2026
Regional Award Ceremony of the Chemistry Games 2026 at the Department of Chemical Sciences
April 18, 2026
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM, the Department of Chemical Sciences of the University of Catania will host the award ceremony of the regional round of the Chemistry Games 2026, a national competition promoted by the Italian Chemical Society and addressed to upper secondary school students.