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SUMMARY:Lasers4EU Training: Hands-on Course on MINDLAB: Manipulating and Investigating Neural Dynamics for Learning and Ageing in the Brain\, 4-7 Nov 2025
DESCRIPTION:The core faculty of the ICFO-MINDLAB\, a think tank working jointly towards a transdisciplinary understanding of the brain\, offers a school to introduce cutting edge technologies to study neuroscience at the molecular\, cellular and systems level to students in a combination of lectures and hands-on experience leading to group projects. \nWhat is MINDLAB?\nMINDLAB stands for “Manipulating and Investigating Neural Dynamics for Learning and Ageing in the Brain” and is an interdisciplinary creative playground rooted squarely in academic rigor\, comprising of research groups from ICFO and beyond. We focus on advancing fundamental knowledge on how the mind emerges from the behavior of individual molecules\, neurons and brain networks but also creating and commercializing transformational future technologies with outstanding potential to impact our society for good. \nHence\, this course will expose participants to the state-of-the-art of photonics-based technologies tailored to monitor a hierarchy of scales in the study of the brain: i.e. from single molecules up to the whole organism. \nThe MINDLAB faculty includes world leading experts in their fields. The expertise of the core faculty is complemented by a diverse set of affiliated adjunct faculty from various research centres in Barcelona but also through clinical and corporate partners. \nThis year’s school will open with the Annual Meeting of the Barcelona Medical Photonics Network (BMPN). BMPN is a platform to promote the research and development activities in photonics being carried out in the Barcelona region through long-standing collaborations between ICFO and its biomedical and clinical partners. Always centered around a targeted clinical area\, this forth edition of the BMPN annual meeting is perfectly aligned with the scope of MINDLAB. By addressing real-world healthcare challenges\, BMPN will set the stage for the training program\, providing essential context and inspiration for participants. The speakers and audience will include clinicians as well as technology developers and innovation managers\, from the Network but also professionals and collaborators from outside the region. \nHands-on sessions\nParticipants will engage in lab sessions focused on the latest photonics technologies. Each lab session will provide participants with an opportunity to work directly with advanced equipment and gain valuable practical skills. \nThe sessions will take place in the following labs: \n\nSuper resolution Light microscopy and Nanoscopy\nNeurophotonics and Mechanical Systems Biology\nMedical Optics\nPhoton Harvesting in Plants and Biomolecules\nSingle Molecules Biophotonics\n\nEligibility\nWe welcome applications from motivated students and early-stage researchers across a range of disciplines: physics\, optics\, engineering\, electronics\, mathematics\, chemistry\, biology\, and related fields. \nPriority will be given to master’s-level and advanced undergraduate students\, though PhD candidates and young postgraduates are also encouraged to apply. \nHow To Apply\nThere is NO fee for students to attend the school. \nApplicants must submit: \n\nA Curriculum Vitae\, including contact details.\nA statement of purpose outlining their motivation for attending the school.\n\nApplications must be submitted online\, and all required application material must be complete in order to be considered. \nThe deadline for applications is September 30\, 2025.Successful applicants will be notified during the week of October 6\, 2025. \nFor any questions\, please contact us at frontiers@icfo.eu \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				More information\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here
URL:https://lasers4.eu/event/lasers4eu-training-hands-on-course-on-mindlab-manipulating-and-investigating-neural-dynamics-for-learning-and-ageing-in-the-brain/
LOCATION:Castelldefels\, Castelldefels\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Project,Trainings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
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SUMMARY:Lasers4EU & 360 Carla Training: High‐Power Lasers for Industrial Applications\, 16-17 Oct 2025
DESCRIPTION:Lasers4EU and 360Carla training “High‐Power Lasers for Industrial Application“ will be held on 16 and 17 October 2025 in Dolní Břežany\, Czechia. This event is organised by HiLASE Centre Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences\, a member of the Laserlab-Europe AISBL. \nThe training is funded by the Horizon Europe projects Lasers4EU and 360 Carla\, and aims to provide participants with practical experience and technical know-how on the use of high-power lasers in industrial settings. \nParticipation in the training is free of charge! \nPlease note that participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation and covering any related expenses. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nTopics covered during the training: \n\nIntroduction to high‐average-power diode-pumped solid-state laser systems (e.g.\, thin-disk lasers\, multi-slab lasers)\nFundamentals of selected laser-based techniques and applications:\n\nLaser Shock Peening (LSP)\nLaser-Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT)\nLaser Micromachining (LMM)\nOverview of advanced characterisation devices\nHands-on training at HiLASE facilities\n\nDesign of experiment\nLaser treatment\nEvaluation of results\nLaser safety principles\n\nTarget audience: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUniversity students and early-stage researchers\nResearchers and scientists aiming to develop expertise in laser-based technologies\nEngineers and professionals working in manufacturing and industrial applications\nNon-specialist users from various scientific fields seeking to integrate laser technologies into their work\nIndustry representatives and new users interested in leveraging high-power laser facilities for research and development\n\nNumber of participants accepted: 12\, due to limited space in the labs\nCheck the detailed programme here
URL:https://lasers4.eu/event/high-power-lasers-for-industrial-applications/
LOCATION:HiLASE\, Dolni Břežany\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:Project,Trainings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
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SUMMARY:Laser Spectroscopy and Photonic Technologies for Circular Economy: Advancing Sustainable Innovations in Material Research and Diagnostics\, 19-20 June 2025
DESCRIPTION:The workshop “Laser Spectroscopy and Photonic Technologies for Circular Economy: Advancing Sustainable Innovations in Material Research and Diagnostics”\, is a dynamic event dedicated to exploring the transformative role of photonic technologies in fostering sustainability and innovation. \nThis workshop will primarily focus on laser spectroscopy\, imaging\, and sensing technologies\, exploring their critical role in material research\, diagnostics\, and sustainable innovation. Participants will gain insights into how these advanced photonic techniques enable precise material characterization\, real-time monitoring\, and efficient resource management—key drivers for circular economy solutions. Through expert talks\, hands-on sessions\, and interactive discussions\, the workshop will highlight the versatility and impact of these technologies across research and industry. \nThe program will also feature a poster session\, providing a platform for researchers and students to present their work\, exchange ideas\, and foster new collaborations. \nTwo hands-on sessions will offer participants practical experience in: \n\nHyperspectral Imaging – exploring its powerful capabilities in material analysis and diagnostics.\nLaser Spectroscopy – delving into its versatile applications in environmental monitoring\, quality control\, and material characterization.\n\n			\n				Apply until 31 May 2025\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for a diverse audience of researchers\, professionals\, and students who are interested in the intersection of photonic technologies and sustainable innovation. It will be particularly valuable for: \n\nResearchers and Academics working in material science\, photonics\, environmental science\, chemistry\, and related fields who want to explore advanced diagnostic tools and sustainable applications.\nIndustry Professionals from sectors such as recycling\, manufacturing\, environmental monitoring\, and quality control seeking innovative solutions for material analysis and circular economy practices.\nGraduate and PhD Students aiming to expand their knowledge and hands-on experience in hyperspectral imaging and laser spectroscopy.\n\nWhether you are driven by scientific curiosity\, industrial innovation\, or sustainability goals\, this workshop offers valuable insights\, networking opportunities\, and practical skills tailored to your interests. \n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nHands-on sessions\n\n\nHyperspectral Imaging\nUnlike traditional RGB imaging\, which captures only three spectral bands\, hyperspectral imaging (HSI) collects the entire spectrum from every point in the field of view\, producing the “spectral cube”: a stack of images taken at a large number of wavelengths. HSI synergistically combines the spatial correlations typical of imaging with the chemometric information provided by spectra\, thus enabling the identification of materials in an inhomogeneous sample. This technology has been widely used since the 1970s in several fields such as remote sensing\, medical imaging\, astronomy\, agriculture\, and conservation science\, and can now become a key technology for sorting materials in the circular economy. \nLaser Spectroscopy\nThis hands-on experimental demonstration will provide participants with a practical understanding of how to use laser spectroscopy techniques for the analysis and characterization of surfaces and materials. The following techniques will be demonstrated: \n\nLIBS: Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy enables the determination of the elemental composition of materials on the basis of the characteristic atomic emission from a micro-plasma produced by focusing a high-power laser on\, a solid surface. It is widely used in various analytical applications for qualitative\, semi-quantitative\, and quantitative material analysis. LIBS is a rapid\, micro-destructive technique that can be performed both at close range and remotely (from distances of up to hundreds of meters). It can be used for bulk analysis\, depth profiling (elemental distribution with depth)\, and 2D and 3D chemical mapping.\nRaman: Raman spectroscopy is a well-established analytical technique that probes vibrational and other low-frequency modes in molecules and materials. As a result\, it provides an accurate look into chemical bonding\, thereby enabling identification of various types of materials\, both inorganic and organic. Raman spectroscopy features high sensitivity and specificity\, it is rapid\, non-destructive\, and can be performed in situ. When performed using a Raman microscope\, it offers superb spatial resolution and minimal analysis time.\n\nFollowing a brief introduction to the fundamental principles and instrumentation of both techniques\, participants will have the opportunity to use a Raman microscope and a micro-LIBS instrument (developed at IESL-FORTH) to analyse various materials. Participants are encouraged to contact us in advance if they wish to bring their own samples for potential analysis during the demonstration. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nThe workshop is organised within the frame of project ReMade@ARI (REcyclable MAterials DEvelopement at Analytical Research Infrastructures) co-funded by the European Union as part of Horizon Europe (GA No 10105841). \nThe event is endorsed by Laserlab-Europe through EU’s Horizon Europe co-funded project Lasers4EU (GA No 101131771).
URL:https://lasers4.eu/event/remade-laser-spectroscopy-and-photonic-technologies-for-circular-economy-2025/
LOCATION:Heraklion\, Heraklion\, Crete\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Project,Trainings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250606
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SUMMARY:Lasers4EU Training Event: Women in Photonics\, 1-5 June 2025
DESCRIPTION:The international workshop “Women in Photonics “ will be held from 1 to 5 June 2025 in Jena\, Germany. This event is organised by the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology\, a member of the Laserlab-Europe AISBL. \nThis year’s edition is organised with the support of Lasers4EU and 360Carla\, a project with which we closely collaborate.  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\nWorkshop focus: \n\n Optical health technologies – diagnosis\, monitoring\, therapy\n Biomedical microscopy\, bio-analytical methods\, medical chip systems\n Biophotonics such as vibrational spectroscopy\, fluorescence\, OCT\, PAT\, etc.\n Laser based technology\n Photonic data science (AI\, deep learning\, machine learning)\n Optical engineering\n Fiber optics/fiber technology\n\nTargeted audience: \nThe workshop addresses female postdocs and PhD students working in these research areas\, who want to present their own work and build up new networks. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange with experienced scientists from academia and industry and jointly develop strategies for a successful professional career. \nRegistration Details: \nDeadline: April 4\, 2025 – specific deadline for members of Laserlab-Europe AISBL\, Lasers4EU and 360Carla.  \nEligible participants: Female scientists affiliated with Laserlab-Europe AISBL members and partners of the Horizon Europe Projects 360Carla and Lasers4EU. \n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				More information
URL:https://lasers4.eu/event/lasers4eu-training-event-women-in-photonics-1-5-june-2025/
LOCATION:Barcelona
CATEGORIES:Project,Trainings
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