As we turn the pages of another edition of IRRADIUM, I reflect on a year that has been both demanding and deeply rewarding for our community. The first year of this Board’s mandate has been marked by challenges, growth, and transformation: milestones that reflect our commitment to strengthening the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) and its impact on researchers.
READ MOREIn 2024, the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) made significant strides in career development, sustainability, and equity, through the collective efforts of 37 Chapters and 11 Working Groups (WGs). By organizing transformative workshops, forums, and global collaborations, the MCAA has empowered researchers and tackled key challenges within the academic and professional landscape. Discover how the MCAA’s collective vision continues to shape a sustainable and equitable future for science and society.
READ MOREWelcome to the 2025 edition of IRRADIUM magazine! We gather in Krakow not only as researchers, innovators, and in many cases visionaries but as inheritors of the legacy of one of the most remarkable scientists in history— Marie Curie Skłodowska. She was more than a pioneer in science; she was a symbol of resilience, brilliance, and unyielding curiosity. She reshaped the frontiers of science and its impact on humanity. I admire her deeply. And we should all continue what she started.
READ MOREThe Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) Poland Chapter is honoured to host the MCAA Annual Conference and General Assembly for the first time. The importance of this event is further emphasised by its timing, aligning with the Presidency of Poland in the EU Council, which began in January 2025 and will extend through the first half of the year.
READ MOREThe MCAA Annual Conference (AC) 2024 was not just a melting pot of innovation and collaboration, but also a canvas for creativity, as it hosted the exhilarating Blogging Contest organized by the Communication Working Group.
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