Marie Curie Alumni Association

If you haven’t yet registered for our Annual Conference and General Assembly, now is the time! 📝 This year’s agenda includes 18 sessions on topics ranging from #SciencePolicy to #AI in research. Don’t miss the chance to exchange ideas and network with experts from different fields in Krakow and online!   🔗 Check out the agenda and register here: https://lnkd.in/geR3SVTn #MCAAConf2025

Members of the MCAA registered for the General Assembly (GA), the vote to approve… 📃 2024 GA minutes 💰 2024 Financial report …will be open from today, Friday, March 21st, at 13:00 to tomorrow, Saturday, March 22nd, at 15:30. Cast your vote here (you have to be logged in): https://lnkd.in/d-kkeaVH

The International Research Office - University of Padua, one of the sponsors of the MCAA Annual Conference 2025 (#MCAAConf2025), is promoting its Talent in Research Programme in the video below. The programme is aimed at attracting outstanding postdoc researchers choosing Padua as the host institution for their most promising and ground-breaking research ideas! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e8iijCgA Discover Università degli Studi di Padova—Nurture your Talent in Research!

The MCAA Annual Conference 2025 starts tomorrow in Krakow, Poland! 🙌 We’re ready to welcome researchers, policymakers, and innovators from around the world to the AGH University of Krakow and online. The #MCAAConf2025 will begin with an opening ceremony, setting the stage for two days of knowledge sharing, dynamic discussions, and networking opportunities. Join us at 09:00 CET to hear from: ▪️ Gian Maria Greco, Chair of the MCAA ▪️ Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture at the European Commission  ▪️ Peter Gluckman, President of the International Science Council  ▪️ Claire Morel, Head of the MSCA Unit at the European Commission ▪️ Marek Gorgoń, Vice-Rector for Science at the AGH University of Krakow ▪️ Ilona Uryga-Bugajska, PhD, Vice Chair of the MCAA Poland Chapter 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/geR3SVTn 

Shaping the future of research careers in Europe 💼 Join us on March 21st to explore the progress, challenges, and insights gained from the ERA Actions 2022–2024 in a parallel session of the #MCAAConf2025! This session will feature perspectives from key stakeholders to continue the implementation of ERA. It will be co-moderated by our Chair, Gian Maria Greco, and Project Officer Sara Pilia. Speakers include: 🔹 Alexander Hasgall 🔹 Emmanuelle Gardan, Coimbra Group 🔹 Pil Maria Saugmann, Eurodoc 🔹 Renaud Jolivet, Maastricht University 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/geR3SVTn

New mentoring programme by the MCAA Academy: Careers in the Public Sector! 🔔 This initiative aims to support MCAA members who aspire to make a meaningful impact by volunteering and sharing their experiences with peers. This is an exciting opportunity for… 🏅 experienced professionals in the public sector 🔎 people interested in starting a career in the public sector We are now looking for mentors with experience and mentees interested in fields like policy, education, and healthcare to apply to the programme. Read more and send your application by April 10: https://lnkd.in/eBzEd5Jc Please note that you have to be an MCAA member and register for the MCAA Academy platform before you can apply. Sign up by following these instructions: https://lnkd.in/eDXu_RsC

We had the Marie Curie Alumni Association Ibero-American Chapters' satellite meeting this morning as part of #MCAAConf2025 at AGH University of Krakow in #Krakow, #Poland 🇵🇱. Fruitful discussions on the opportunities and challenges we face in our region to be tackled collectively through synergies & collaboration among #MSCA #MCAA alumni and partners community! Big thanks to: - Pablo Emiliano Tomatis representing MCAA #Argentina Chapter. - Leonardo Dall'Agnol representing MCAA #Brazil Chapter. - Fabiola Osorio, PhD representing MCAA #Chile Chapter. - Angelica Cuapio MD Dr. med. representing MCAA #Mexico Chapter - Nelson Garcia-Polanco representing MCAA #Spain #Portugal Chapter. - I represented MCAA #Andean #Caribbean Chapter. - Virginia Helena Albarracín, PhD and Joaquín Capablo Sesé representing MCAA Board. - Cristina Gómez representing EURAXESS. - And to all other attendants representing #Latam and #Iberoamerica in MCAA community. Via @sergioman90: https://lnkd.in/eiFG2vas

The MCAA Chapter & Working Group (C&WG) Chairs met yesterday afternoon with representatives from the MSCA Unit and the European Research Executive Agency (REA) of the European Commission, as part of the satellite events leading to the #MCAAConf2025. On the agenda were collaborations between the C&WG, activities to attract members, and raising the visibility of the #MSCA & the #MCAA. 👏

We kicked off the MCAA Annual Conference 2025 satellite events yesterday with two interesting sessions at the AGH University of Krakow! 📣 The first, hosted by the European Citizen Science (ECS) project, focused on the benefits and importance of citizen science. The attendees had the chance to explore the multiple and interconnected impacts of real #CitizenScience projects. In the afternoon, our Chapter & Working Group Chairs gathered for an internal meeting to discuss past and upcoming activities and the latest updates from the Association. We're excited to continue with more satellite events today - stay tuned! #MCAAConf2025

Enhancing a diverse and inclusive culture at our Association 🙌  This parallel session of the #MCAAConf2025 will lay the foundation for a Diversity and Inclusion Plan that aligns with our values and long-term goals. It will be moderated by the Marie Curie Alumni Assoc Genders Equity Diversity & Inclusion WG Chair, Jenny Lind Elmaco, PhD, FRSA.   Join us on March 22nd as we outline objectives for building an even more diverse and inclusive community!   The speakers of the session are:   🔹 Catherine Lourdes Dy, NORCE Norwegian Research Centre 🔹 Gian Maria Greco, MCAA 🔹 Md. Ashiqur Rahman, Ph.D., Erasmus Mundus Association 🔹 Dr. Sabina Cveček, MCAA North America Chapter 🔹 Virginia Helena Albarracín, PhD, MCAA 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/geR3SVTn