Events

The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), together with fellow stakeholders the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST), The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, and Université Côte d’Azur, is pleased to invite you to join the session From research to relation: international scientific networks, the quiet diplomats on 17 December 2025.
This in-person side event of the 2nd European Science Diplomacy Conference will explore how international scientific networks and research collaboration serve as essential foundations for science diplomacy.

Marie Curie Meets Finland is the first event in the country-focused Marie Curie series. It features six Marie Curie fellows and researchers from major Finnish universities sharing their study, research, and living experiences in Finland, as well as practical tips for MSCA applications.

Hosted by Dr. Mo Fan from MCAA China Chapter and Jiawei Yang from MCAA Finland Chapter, the event will be held online on November 29 and is supported by the MCAA China Chapter, MCAA Finland Chapter, EURAXESS China, and other partners.

“Researchers Meet Entrepreneurs: Career Paths”, Thursday 6 & Friday 7 November

It is our great pleasure to invite you to “Researchers Meet Entrepreneurs: Career Paths”, an event jointly organised by the MCAA France Chapter, the MCAA Bridging Science and Business Working Group (BSB WG), and the AUFRANDE Program teams.

This event aims to further strengthen the bridge between academia and industry by fostering dialogue, networking, and collaboration among researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
Intended for current and former Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fellows, this event will explore diverse career paths for PhD holders and early-career postdoctoral researchers. It will offer valuable insights into transitioning from academia to industry, with a particular focus on start-up creation, mental health, and wellbeing. The programme will feature speakers and stakeholders from various sectors and provide ample opportunities for open discussion and networking.

Registration is required for all participants (except AUFRANDE fellows). The deadline to register is 30 October.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/aufrande-annual-event-in-france-2025-registration-1273679733369

The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) Finland Chapter is launching “Café with Marie”: a relaxed online meeting to connect MSCA fellows and alumni across Finland. Come to chat, share updates, and spark collaborations.

👉 Register by 24 Oct 2025:
https://lnkd.in/g-ZCsAYB

This event aims to raise awareness and encourage young students to apply to the MSCA DN Program. Also, the information on how the institute can collaborate on the MSCA DN Program.  It will answer the questions of the interested MSCA DN applicant.
Link for Free Registration: https://mariecuriealumni-eu.zoom.us/meeting/register/N1NdeDiaSRiUhGmKxMHF7w

Second Congress of the MCAA - Bulgaria Chapter - 2025 “Research and Innovation during the Global Challenges” will held on June, 26 - 27th, 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria, as a hybrid event with the support of EURAXESS Bulgaria and Sofia University. Official languages will be English and Bulgarian.