25 Jan 2023
The 13th Structural Biology Club of the Czech Society for Structural Biology
You are cordially invited to join the 13th Structural Biology Club of the Czech Society for Structural Biology online on 25 January 2023.
The Czech Republic strengthens its position in global laser science by hosting ELI ERIC, as Czech leaders encourage international collaboration driving high-tech innovation and to attract top talent. In a visit underscoring the Czech Republic’s commitment to high-tech innovation, President Petr Pavel, accompanied by Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports Mikuláš Bek, toured the Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) near Prague. This world-class facility, the largest and most advanced high-power laser infrastructure globally, places the Czech Republic at the forefront of European scientific advancement. The Extreme Light Infrastructure, a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC), plays a vital role in advancing research across materials science, astrophysics, and other fields. As an ESFRI flagship project, ELI enhances Europe’s global leadership in laser and optics research while showcasing the Czech Republic’s critical role as host to this strategic asset. During the visit, President Pavel and Minister Bek explored ELI’s advanced laboratories, including the L3 HAPLS laser and experimental halls, where scientists lead pioneering research in laser-matter interactions. “ELI is a platform for scientific excellence, driving innovation and attracting top talent,” says Allen Weeks, Director General of ELI ERIC. “President Pavel’s visit highlights the importance of this facility for the Czech Republic and for European competitiveness in this essential field.” Minister Bek appreciated the social and technological contribution of ELI and said, “The ELI Beamlines superlaser is an ambitious project of Czech research and I am glad that we could present this facility to our President.” The results of the experiments on one of the most powerful laser facilities in the world will be useful, for example, in medical imaging and diagnostics, in testing of new materials or in X-ray optics. By opening its doors to researchers worldwide, ELI ERIC not only facilitates international collaboration. It is also developing a new generation of scientific leaders in the field. President Pavel’s visit signals the Czech Republic’s dedication to this crucial infrastructure, solidifying its position in the future of high-tech research and talent development. The Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI ERIC) is an international user facility dedicated to multi-disciplinary science and research applications. ELI ERIC operates as a single multi-site organisation with complementary facilities specialised in different fields of research with extreme light: ELI Beamlines in the Czech Republic, focused on high-energy beams, and ELI ALPS in Hungary, specialising in attosecond light pulses. The ELI Nuclear Physics in Măgurele (Romania) is expected to join the Consortium and expand ELI’s capabilities. Press release
Curious about what expert services are available to researchers on campus? What instruments can you use in shared mode and under what conditions? Do you want to see everything for yourself? Feel free to register for the Core Facility Day Life Sciences, which involves CEITEC, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Faculty of Sport Studies, and the Institute of Computer Science. When: 16. 10. 2024, 09:00 – 15:30 Where: CEITEC MUNI, University Campus, Building E35, Room 211 + Atrium More information and program
The Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) is pleased to announce the launch of the 5th ELI User Call with submissions open until 29th October. Researchers and scientists worldwide are invited to submit their proposals which will be evaluated based on scientific excellence by an international peer-review panel. This Call continues to support a wide range of experiments, leveraging the cutting-edge equipment of: * ELI ALPS in Szeged, Hungary * ELI Beamlines in Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic * ELI NP in Măgurele, Romania The complete scientific offer is available on the ELI User Portal, including information about the application and review process. Proposers are strongly encouraged to contact the technical instrument contacts listed or the ELI User Office [user-office[@]eli-laser.eu]. For more detailed information visit: https://up.eli-laser.eu Proposal Submission Deadline: 29 October 2024; 23:55 CEST New User Office System With this Call a new integrated User Office System (UOS) is introduced to enable more streamlined access to information, training and management of the proposal lifecycle. All Users will require an account to submit proposals. Experimental Period The experimental period for awarded Call 5 proposals is April-October 2025. Future Calls ELI announces bi-annual User Calls in Spring and Autumn. This pattern underscores the commitment to making the facilities available to a growing number of users. Accordingly, the 6th Call is expected to launch in March 2025. The ELI User Office manages user access across the ELI ERIC Facilities, providing researchers with a single point of contact for all proposals, inquiries, and support. The goal is to deliver a consistent user experience and facilitate groundbreaking research. For any questions or further information, please reach out to the ELI User Office at user-office[@]eli-laser.eu. The Extreme Light Infrastructure is the world’s most advanced laser-based research infrastructure. The ELI Facilities provide access to a broad range of world-class high-power, high-repetition-rate laser systems and secondary sources. This enables cutting-edge research and new regimes of high-intensity physics in physical, chemical, medical, and materials sciences. Stay up-to-date by visiting the ELI User Portal or sign up for the mailing list to receive regular news about the ELI User Calls as well as key information about ELI.