European Crystallography School

ECA is committed to promote continuous high-level education in crystallography. European Crystallography Schools (ECS) are the central component of ECA’s educational activities. These Schools are regular events hosted annually or biannually, each time in a different country. In 2014, the first European Crystallography School (ECS1) took place in Pavia. Each School offers basic training in crystallography; advanced subjects in crystallography may be included by the School organizer, who justifies the choice of subjects when applying for the School. Advanced subjects alternate between European Crystallography Schools to ensure coverage of all aspects of crystallography. Schools employ a truly international faculty of renowned teachers, thus helping aggregate future scientists, and serving as a seed for new European scientific networks. Organization of a School at the European level may allow or require funding from various sources including European initiatives, such as the Erasmus Intensive Program. In this way, students or young scientists from countries where crystallography is less developed will find excellent opportunities for their advanced education and for starting new contacts and collaborations. European Crystallography Schools are not expected to make financial profits.

In addition to European Crystallography Schools, ECA regularly provides financial support to local schools, workshops and conferences within the ECA region, including Europe, as well as Africa and the Middle East (typically at least 5000 Euros per annum overall as student bursaries). ECA maintains its strong commitment to provide regular support to these local initiatives.

Next ECS

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The 11th European Crystallography School (ECS11) will be held in Stockholm,
Sweden, June 28 – July 4, 2026. The school will offer international students and
scientists a series of lectures and hands-on tutorials by leading experts in the
fields of X-ray and electron crystallography, with a focus on organic, inorganic, and
metal-organic crystal structures. Participants will have opportunities to interact with
teachers, industry representatives, and fellow participants through poster sessions,
industry talks, discussion sessions, activities, and excursions.

Topics:

  • Single crystal X-ray diffraction
  • Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD)
  • 3D electron diffraction
  • Synchrotron radiation
  • Small-molecule crystallography

For more details, and to register, follow this link.

Future ECSs

ECS-12: To be announced

Past ECSs

 ECS-10 Lake Ohrid (North Macedonia) 22-29 June 2025  ECS-9 Nancy (France) 24 – 30 June 2024

 
 ECS-8 Berlin (Germany) 19 – 23 June 2023  ECS-7 Lisbon (Portugal) 10 – 15 July 2022

 
 ECS-6 Budapest (Hungary) 4 – 10 July 2021  ECS-5 Stellenbosch (South-Africa) 8 – 14 July 2018
   
 ECS-4 Warsaw (Poland) 2 – 7 July 2017 ECS-3: Bol (Croatia) September 25 – October 2, 2016
 
ECS-2: Mieres (Asturias, Spain), 31st August – 5th September 2015 ECS-1: Pavia (Italy): 28th August – 6th September, 2014