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SUMMARY:WiSe-Cryst 2026: Winter School on Electron Crystallography
DESCRIPTION:Announcement Text*: We would like to invite you to the Electron Crystallography School in Jülich. The school will follow the traditional format of European teaching events on electron crystallography\, with a new addition to the program—hands-on demos on different TEMs showcasing both homemade and commercial solutions for 3D ED data collection.
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/wise-cryst-2026-winter-school-on-electron-crystallography/
LOCATION:Forschungszentrum Jülich\, Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße\,\, Jülich\, 52428\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Other Schools,School
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260325
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SUMMARY:Macromolecular Crystallography and CryoEM School
DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to the MCCS School\, running since 2010. 25 participants with prior expertise in crystallography and/or Cryo-EM will have the unique opportunity to learn from and interact with world-leading researchers in Macromolecular Crystallography and Cryo-EM. The program covers key topics such as sample preparation\, structure solution\, model building\, crystallographic refinement\, validation\, and analysis of structural results\, along with an overview of the latest advancements in structural biology. Additionally\, this edition will include: The impact of Artificial Intelligence on structure solution and low-resolution refinement\, Dynamic Crystallography at XFEL and synchrotron facilities and Ligand Building for drug discovery.
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/macromolecular-crystallography-and-cryoem-school/
LOCATION:Instituto de Química Física Blas Cabrera (CSIC)\, Calle de Serrano 119\, Madrid\, 28006\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Other Schools
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260404T143045
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SUMMARY:CCP4 Central European Workshop 2026
DESCRIPTION:It is a great pleasure to announce the CCP4 Central European Workshop on computational structure biology. The workshop will focus on the practical use of software tools for the methods of structural biology\, macromolecular crystallography and electron cryo-microscopy (cryo-EM)\, as well as on bioinformatics. The workshop aims to bring together early-career scientists and train them in the latest advances in structural biology. Lectures and tutorials will be delivered by experts in the field\, sometimes even software authors themselves! You will be able to work alongside world-leading scientists and methods developers on your own projects.
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/ccp4-central-european-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:Nové Hrady Castle in South Bohemia\, Zámek 136\, Nové Hrady (District České Budějovice)\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:Other Schools
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260404T143045
CREATED:20251203T143615Z
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SUMMARY:OLEX2_A2Z – from fundamentals to mastery
DESCRIPTION:The OLEX2 A2Z workshop welcomes users of all experience levels — from curious beginners to seasoned crystallographers. Over three intensive and hands-on days\, we’ll explore the full spectrum of OLEX2’s capabilities\, starting from the essentials and advancing toward expert-level techniques.
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/olex2_a2z-from-fundamentals-to-mastery/
LOCATION:Academis Akademia\, Marka Marojice 2\, Dubrovnik\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
CATEGORIES:Other Schools
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260404T143046
CREATED:20250925T081634Z
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SUMMARY:19th European Powder Diffraction Conference EPDIC19
DESCRIPTION:19th European Powder Diffraction Conference EPDIC19 will take place next year in the heart of the Swiss Alps\, in Crans Montana\, from 23-26th of June 2026. \nEPDIC is a cornerstone in the field of powder diffraction\, and has long served as a vital platform for the exchange of scientific knowledge on the broader topics spanning materials science and the advances of experimental techniques. EPDIC brings together leading experts\, early career researchers as well as industry professionals\, and contributes significantly to strengthening the global community in this field. \nEPDIC19\, program in short: \nTwelve micro symposia\, six invited lectures.\nTwo award lectures.\nThree hands-on topical workshops: Topas\, High-Score\, ICDD. \nRegistration open from December 2025. \nWe will be updating here with detailed information as organization proceeds: www.epdic19.com \nIf you’d like to send enquiries\, please do so to this address: info@epdic19.com \nCrans Montana is a beautiful destination embedded in the mountains of the Valais\, close to the borders of Italy and France\, as well as to the Lake of Geneva region\, and surrounded by breath-taking panoramic views. \nWe’re looking forward to hosting you next year! \nOn behalf of the organizing committee\, \nPascal Schouwink (chair of EPDIC19)\nAntonia Neels (co-chair)\nRadovan Cerny (co-chair)
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/19th-european-powder-diffraction-conference-epdic19/
LOCATION:Crans Montana\, Centre de Congrès Le Régent\, Rte des Mélèzes 28\, Crans Montana\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Other Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260404T143046
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SUMMARY:11th European Crystallography School (ECS11)
DESCRIPTION:The 11th European Crystallography School (ECS11) will be held in Stockholm\,\nSweden\, June 28 – July 4\, 2026. The school will offer international students and\nscientists a series of lectures and hands-on tutorials by leading experts in the\nfields of X-ray and electron crystallography\, with a focus on organic\, inorganic\, and\nmetal-organic crystal structures. Participants will have opportunities to interact with\nteachers\, industry representatives\, and fellow participants through poster sessions\,\nindustry talks\, discussion sessions\, activities\, and excursions. \nTopics: \n\nSingle crystal X-ray diffraction\nPowder X-ray diffraction (PXRD)\n3D electron diffraction\nSynchrotron radiation\nSmall-molecule crystallography\n\nFor more details\, and to register\, follow this link.
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/11th-european-crystallography-school-ecs11/
LOCATION:Arrhenius Laboratory\, Stockholm University\, Svante Arrhenius väg 16C\, Stockholm\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:ECA Suported Schools
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260404T143046
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SUMMARY:Zurich School of Crystallography\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The next Zurich School of Crystallography will be held from 29th June to 11th July 2026 at the Department of Chemistry\, University of Zurich.\nThe Zurich School of Crystallography teaches small-molecule single-crystal X-ray structure determination. It is ideal for young researchers in the molecular and solid state sciences for whom a knowledge of crystal structure analysis would be particularly helpful in their current research. Participants gain hands-on experience through lectures\, computer exercises and practical work. Participants will\ncollect data and determine the structure of one of their own compounds that they are currently interested in\, as well as working with data sets that demonstrate routine and a range of more challenging situations.
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/zurich-school-of-crystallography-2026/
LOCATION:Dept. of Chemistry\, University of Zurich\, Winterthurerstrasse\, 190\, Zurich\, 8057\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Other Schools
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
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SUMMARY:Goldschmidt 2026\, Session 02h - Under pressure: from chemical bonding to planetary structures and evolution
DESCRIPTION:Dear colleagues\,\nWe hope you will join a scientific session focusing on bonding at extreme conditions at the 2026 Goldschmidt Conference in Montreal\, Canada\, July 12-17\, 2026.\nOver the past few decades\, observations of exotic bonding behaviors\, complex stoichiometries\, and low-symmetry arrangements in simple and binary systems—including noble-gas compounds—have progressively reshaped our picture of Earth’s structure and evolution\, as well as processes such as volcanism and tectonics. Rather than a relatively simple\, uniform deep Earth that can be described as consisting of a few high-symmetry phases\, we now envision a more mineralogically differentiated and chemically intricate planet\, where minor constituents can play major roles. This view aligns with the heterogeneities revealed by seismology. The exotic nature of bonding and crystal chemistry that governs Earth’s inner structure and dynamics is gradually being uncovered\, yet remains far from fully understood and generalized.\nThis session brings together experimental and theoretical studies that advance our understanding of the chemistry\, bonding\, and resulting physical properties of matter in planetary deep interiors\, as well as the extreme-condition static and dynamic processes that shape planetary compositions and structures. These include the identification of new compounds and phases\, determinations of material properties at high pressure\, and investigations of bonding mechanisms under extreme conditions. We also seek contributions that articulate open problems and challenges warranting further\ninvestigation. \nKeynote speaker: Thomas S. Duffy\, Princeton University \nPlease consider submitting an abstract by February 26\, 2026\nWe look forward to meet you in Montreal\, Canada\nBarbara Lavina (U. of Chicago & Argonne Natl. Lab.)\, Stefano Racioppi (University of Cambridge)\, Martin Rahm (Chalmers University of Technology)
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/goldschmidt-2026-session-02h-under-pressure-from-chemical-bonding-to-planetary-structures-and-evolution/
LOCATION:Palais des congrès de Montréal\, 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle\, QC H2Y 0A3\, Montréal\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260404T143046
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SUMMARY:International AIC SCHOOL 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues\, \nthe International AIC School 2026\, organized under the auspices of the Italian Crystallographic Association (AIC)\, is a four-day educational event dedicated to exploring the world of crystallography\, from its fundamental principles to its most innovative applications. \nHosted in the beautiful city of Bari (Italy)\, the School aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of both the theoretical foundations and the latest developments shaping modern crystallographic research. \nDesigned for young scientists\, PhD students\, and early-career researchers\, the School offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from leading experts in the field. Through lectures\, computing sessions\, and discussions\, participants will gain valuable insights into diffraction methods\, structure determination\, computational tools\, and emerging frontiers such as nanoscale materials analysis and artificial intelligence. \nParticipants will also be invited to present their crystallographic research through poster sessions and short oral contributions\, with a limited number of slots available for very brief talks. \nWith its balanced mix of foundational teaching and exposure to cutting-edge topics\, the AIC School 2026 promises to be an enriching experience\, a place to learn\, share\, and envision the future of crystallography in advancing materials science and related fields. \nWe look forward to welcoming you in Bari! \nAngela Altomare and Aurelia Falcicchio \non behalf of the Scientific Committee and the Organizing Committee \nInternational AIC School 2026
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/international-aic-school-2026/
LOCATION:Department of Earth and Geoenvironmental Sciences\, University of Bari\, Via Orabona\, 4\, Bari\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Other Schools
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
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SUMMARY:Diffraction Methods in Structural Biology 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for Diffraction Methods in Structural Biology 2026 (DiffMet2026). The registration deadline is April 30th\, 2026. \nConference structure\n• July 19–20: Early Career Diffraction Methods Seminar – a meeting primarily organized by and for early-career researchers\n• From the evening of July 20 onward: Main DiffMet2026 Conference\nParticipants are welcome to attend both parts of the meeting. \nTheme: Limitations & Expansions of Diffraction Methods in Structural Biology\nDiffMet2026 focuses on diffraction-based methods in structural biology\, emphasizing a deep understanding of current methodological limitations and exploring strategies to extend or transcend them through innovation and multimodal approaches. \nTopics will include (but are not limited to):\n• Time-resolved crystallography and its fundamental limits\n• MicroED\, XFEL\, neutron diffraction\, and synchrotron-based methods\n• Detector performance\, radiation damage\, and achievable resolution\n• Integration of diffraction with complementary techniques\n• Roles and limitations of AI in data processing and structure prediction \nEarly Career Seminar: Growing the Future of Diffraction Methods\nThis seminar is aimed at early career researchers (i.e.\, students\, postdocs\, and all those not yet in a permanent position). It will include talks by the early career attendees\, as well as a poster session in the evening of July 19th; please submit your oral/poster presentation abstracts by *April 30\, 2026*. We will form the ECS scientific program on the basis of the submitted abstracts\, so all diffraction methods-related topics are welcome! In addition to the scientific talks and posters by early career attendees\, the ECS will also feature a keynote presentation by Montserrat Soler Lopez (ESRF) and a career panel. \nRegistration fee:\n• €1200 (includes accommodation and all meals)
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/diffraction-methods-in-structural-biology-2026/
LOCATION:Harnack Haus\, Berlin\, Ihnestrasse 16-20\, Berlin\, 14195\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Other Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
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SUMMARY:Materials Science and Engineering congress
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the German Materials Society (DGM)\, we are pleased to welcome you to the International Materials Science and Engineering Congress – MSE 2026 in Darmstadt\, Germany. Crystallography\, as a fundamental aspect of materials research\, plays a crucial role in understanding and designing new materials. Its contributions are integral to many recent breakthroughs in materials science and engineering\, and we look forward to exploring these connections during the course of the conference. With a range of sessions including plenary talks\, highlight lectures\, poster presentations\, and social events\, there will be ample opportunities for learning and networking. Whether attending in person or virtually\, we encourage you to engage actively and contribute to shaping the future of materials science.
URL:https://ecanews.org/event/materials-science-and-engineering-congress/
LOCATION:Darmstadt + online\, Technical University Darmstadt\, Darmstadt\, Germany
CATEGORIES:National
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