The first edition of the ‘Mapping of research in the space sector in Catalonia’ is now open

The Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC), the CERCA Institute and the Government of Catalonia promote the first edition of the ‘Mapping of research in the space sector in Catalonia’. The launch of the initiative aims to obtain an updated and detailed census of the existing research centers, universities and technological centers in Catalonia […]
The Government of Catalonia joins the Agrotecnio Board of Trustees

The Governing Council of the Government of Catalonia has approved on April 16 the modification of the By-laws of the Centre for Research in Agrotechnology, confirming its participation in the centre’s Board of Trustees. This approval guarantees compliance with the legal regime of the public sector and with the Science Law, which establishes that CERCA […]
First Meeting of the New Director of CERCA with Centre Directors

The Minister of Research and Universities, Joaquim Nadal, the Director General of Research Joan Gómez Pallarès and the Director of CERCA, Laia Pellejà, met today with the directors of the 42 centres that are part of the CERCA system. Nadal congratulated the centres that have recently achieved the distinction of Severo Ochoa centres of excellence […]
Plan to promote innovation in Social Sciences and Humanities: a visit to Leiden University

A visit to Leiden University to start with the plan to promote innovation in Social Sciences and Humanities
Centre for Mathematical Research open call for director

The Centre de Recerca Matemàtica (CRM), created in 1984 by the Institut d’Estudis Catalans, is seeking applicants with a proven-track record in leadership, a distinguished record of scientific excellence and the innovative thinking necessary to lead a dynamic organisation. Since its creation, there has been a close collaboration between the CRM and the three Mathematics […]
Laia Pellejà, appointed new director of the CERCA Institute

Laia Pellejà, appointed new director of the CERCA Institute
Prof Oriol Romero-Isart will join ICFO as new director

Romer-Isart will succeed Lluís Torner, who has held this position since 2002. ICFO’s director, Prof. Dr Lluis Torner, who founded the institute in 2002, informed the board of trustees in 2022 that he would be stepping down from his role, putting in motion the search for a new director. On February 14, 2024, the […]
IBEI officially becomes a CERCA centre

IBEI officially becomes a CERCA centre
New programme to promote the transfer of knowledge in CERCA system

Activities are related with the strategic plan for innovation and knowledge transfer of the Research and Universities Department, and is funded by the General Directorate of Transfer and Knowledge Society.
Vicenç Acuña appointed new director of ICRA-CERCA

The new director’s main challenge will be to promote ICRA-CERCA’s research excellence in the field of natural and urban waters.