The Executive Committee of the European Crystallographic Association (ECA) convened its winter meeting from March 9th to 11th, 2025, in Montpellier, France. Hosted graciously by the Science Faculty of the University of Montpellier at the Triolet Campus, the meeting was conducted in a hybrid format. Two committee members participated remotely, […]
GIG-03 is happy to announce the release of the fifth video of the project supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry Inclusion and Diversity Fund. The project’s scope is to celebrate the importance of women in the field of crystallography and science, while, at the same time, raising awareness about […]
Submissions are now open for 2025 ECA Prizes. Max Perutz PrizeThe prize is awarded in recognition of meritorious achievements in any branch of crystallography by a crystallographer having a clear affiliation with the ECA region and being an individual member of the ECA. It can be for leadership or scientific […]
It is with a heavy heart, that we must announce the passing of George Michael Sheldrick. Everyone in crystallography knows George as a giant in the development of computing methods despite his unassuming manner. His SHELX programs for structure solution and refinement have shaped the field and their use has […]
The first Kenyan Schools Crystallography Competition, held on 25 January 2025, was an important step in introducing young students to crystallography and scientific research in general. Organised by a joint team from Spain and Kenya, and based on similar successful competitions held in Europe, this initiative aimed to stimulate scientific […]
It is with great remorse that we acknowledge the passing of our friend and colleague, Professor Sine Larsen. It is not easy to do justice to the impact of Professor Sine Larsen, whose work covered so many aspects and areas of crystallography. We have known Professor Sine Larsen for decades […]
GIG-03 is happy to announce the release of the fourth video of the project supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry Inclusion and Diversity Fund. The project’s scope is to celebrate the importance of women in the field of crystallography and science, while, at the same time, raising awareness about […]
GIG-03 is happy to announce the release of the third video of the project supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry Inclusion and Diversity Fund. The project’s scope is to celebrate the importance of women in the field of crystallography and science, while, at the same time, raising awareness about […]
Dear Colleagues, During the ECA Council Meetings which took place on 27th and 29th August 2024 during ECM34 in Padova, the Executive Committee proposed an increase in Individual Member fees of the European Crystallographic Association. This proposal was discussed and unanimously approved by Council. As a result, as of the […]
Following on from the success of the first, GIG-03 is happy to announce the release of the second video of the project supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry Inclusion and Diversity Fund. The project’s scope is to celebrate the importance of women in the field of crystallography and science, […]
The First European Crystallography Video Contest was open to all schoolchildren from European countries. Its goal was to introduce young students to the exciting and challenging world of Crystal Growing and Crystallography. High school students were encouraged to participate by making a short video to share their experiences growing crystals […]
GIG-03 is happy to announce the release of the first video of the project supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry Inclusion and Diversity Fund. The project’s scope is to celebrate the importance of women in the field of crystallography and science, while, at the same time, raising awareness about […]
It is with great pleasure that we announce the names of the first awardees of the call of the Women in Crystallography fundraising project. Four young female crystallographers will benefit of this fund to attend different crystallographic events: Lamis Elaa Eldin Refat, from Ireland, who will attend the 15th International […]
