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FEMS Executive Committee meeting (London, 26 February)

The first FEMS Executive Committee meeting under the Presidency of Prof Eric Le Bourhis was held at IOM3 HQ in London on 26 February. The Committee discussed regular business, progress on future events such as FEMS Junior EUROMAT (Granada, 12-16 July, abstract submission still open, https://junioreuromat2020.com/) and EUROMAT (Graz, 2021, https://www.euromat2021.org/), and the latest developments on the FEMS European Journal of Materials with Taylor & Francis, more information on which will be... Read more

Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 2 March 2020

Newly Edited History of FEMS

The history of the Federation of European Materials Societies – from the beginnings of the national materials societies to the creation of a European federation

By Peter Paul Schepp, Frankfurt, Feb 2020

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Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 18 February 2020

FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2020

The deadline for sending your abstracts has been extended.

New deadline: March 20
Send your abstract... Read more
Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 3 February 2020

Horizon Europe - the next research and innovation framework programme

The latest developments of the next European R&I framework programme, Horizon Europe (2021-2027) are given on the EU Commission website:

The Commission's proposal for Horizon Europe is an ambitious €100 billion research and innovation programme to succeed Horizon 2020.

The European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached in March and April 2019 a provisional agreement on Horizon Europe. The European Parliament endorsed the provisional agreement on... Read more

Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 30 January 2020

Rodrigo Moreno, nominated as Academician of the World Academy of Ceramics

Rodrigo Moreno, vicepresident of the Spanish Materials Society has been nominated as Academician of the World Academy of Ceramics. The candidature, presented by Professor Anne L. Leriche (France) and supported by Professor Aldo R. Boccaccini (Germany) and Proffessor Mikolaj Szafran (Poland) was evaluated by the Nominating Committee led by Professor Monica Ferrrais and accepted by the Academy Advisory Council, chaired by Dr. Mrityunjay Singh at the session held on June 17, 2019 in Turin, and provisionally accepted by the Academy on August 12, 2019. Rodrigo Moreno is Research Professor at the... Read more
Posted by SOCIEMAT - Sociedad Española de Materiales on 20 January 2020

Paloma Fernandez looks back on her term as FEMS President

What would you consider to be the greatest achievement and highlight of your Presidency?

It is very difficult to pick one as it is the work of a team. I am sure everyone will have their own opinion of a milestone from this last couple of years. The EUROMAT Conference is always one of the most relevant activities and consequently the success of EUROMAT 2019 is without doubt something to underline. I am particularly proud of the activities related to Area G. It has had the highest attendance I remember to these sessions. The initiative for Women in Materials Science... Read more

Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 9 January 2020

2020 MRS Award for a Lasting and Outstanding Contribution to Materials Science and Engineering

The Executive Board of the MRS-Serbia is proud to announce the competition for the Award for a Lasting and Outstanding Contribution to Materials Science and  Engineering for 2020.

The Award for a Lasting and Outstanding Contribution to Materials Science and Engineering is awarded to the most distinguished scientists for their overall scientific achievements which have contributed significantly to the advancement of this areas of science, the enhancement of university teaching, education of young scientists and upholding the reputation of the Materials Research Society of... Read more

Posted by Materials Research Society of Serbia on 8 January 2020

Questions to the new FEMS President, Eric Le Bourhis

Eric, please tell us a bit about yourself.

I have been involved in Materials Science for many years, first working for a glass company and then pursuing a career in academia. I have been involved with research (Small Scale Mechanics), teaching and mentoring. I also served as the President of SF2M, a founding member of FEMS, from 2017 to 2019.

How do you feel about taking up the role as FEMS President?

This is a very challenging position with great responsibility as FEMS has taken up a leading role in Materials Science.

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Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 7 January 2020

Season's greetings from the FEMS President

Dear colleagues

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to chair FEMS during these last two years. It has been a great honour and I am really grateful for all the expertise and knowledge I got from all of you. 

I am really pleased for having met so many nice people, I will be always in debt and willing to support FEMS.

My best wishes for Christmas and the New Year

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Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 24 December 2019

FEMS wishes its members a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

the Executive Committee of FEMS would like to wish all our Member Societies a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We would like to thank you all for your support and attendance to our events and look forward to seeing you at FEMS Junior EUROMAT in Granada in July 2020 and our Member Society events throughout the year.... Read more

Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 18 December 2019

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