Abstract submissions for ECC10 now open
That abstract submissions for the 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC10) are open, and we motivate all our members to consider a participation and to represent Switzerland in Antwerp, Belgium, from July 12-16, 2026.
This prestigious biennial congress will unite the chemistry and life sciences communities for five days of cutting-edge science and collaboration at the state-of-the-art Flanders Meeting & Convention Center Antwerp (FMCCA) in Antwerp, Belgium.
Celebrating Excellence in Chemistry
We're thrilled to celebrate the recent announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi for their groundbreaking work in developing metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). These revolutionary molecular structures demonstrate chemistry's power to address global challenges: from harvesting water in arid regions to carbon capture and catalysis.
Notably, Professor Yaghi presented his pioneering research at ECC9 in Dublin, exemplifying the caliber of speakers and science that defines the EuChemS Chemistry Congresses.
Website and registration
https://euchems2026.eu
Submit your abstract
Researchers can present breakthrough work through oral presentations or poster sessions across 8 congress themes. All submitted abstracts undergo blind peer review to ensure scientific quality, innovation, and contribution to the field.
Key dates
Call for abstracts open: 20 October 2025
Call for abstracts closes: 20 December 2025
Notification of authors: 10 March 2026
David Spichiger, SCS
17.11.2025
Chemical Landmark 2026 of the SCNAT honors Arosa and Erwin Schrödinger
The Chemistry Platform of the Swiss Academy of Sciences has established the “Chemical Landmark” program to identify and highlight scientific and technological heritage in the field of chemistry within Switzerland.
Switzerland is particularly grateful to chemistry, its discoveries and successes in research, and the resulting chemical industry for a large part of its economic success. Significant places in the history of chemistry here in Switzerland are designated as “Historical Sites of Chemistry” in order to remind chemists, students, teachers, historians, and the general public of chemical discoveries, famous chemists, and the places where they worked.
In January 2026, Arosa will be designated a Chemical Landmark. Exactly 100 years ago, Erwin Schrödinger formulated the equation named after him here as a basis for quantum mechanics.
Instead of following his passion for skiing, physicist Erwin Schrödinger developed the so-called Schrödinger equation during his Christmas vacation in Arosa in 1925/1926. This equation allows us to describe the behavior of the smallest particles: not where they are, but how likely it is that they are at a certain position. The equation forms the foundation of quantum physics and quantum chemistry and has revolutionized science and society. Without it, there would be no computers, solar cells, GPS, or smartphones, among other things. In 1933, Schrödinger received the Nobel Prize for his work.
On January 11, 2026, the Platform Chemistry of the SCNAT invites interested community members to celebrate this achievement in Arosa. The event at Hotel Blatter's (Blatter's Arosa Hotel, Untere Waldpromenade 2-6, 7050 Arosa) is open to the public, but space is limited. Please register here:
Registration Chemical Landmark 2026, Arosa
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Caspar Hirschi (Universität St. Gallen)
16.00 Begrüssung - Prof. Dr. Jean-Marc Piveteau (Präsident SCNAT)
16.10 Erwin Schrödinger – Physiker jenseits der Konventionen
Dr. Dr. Magdalena Gronau (Leibniz-Zentrum für Literatur- und Kulturforschung, Berlin)
Martin Gronau (Leibniz-Zentrum für Literatur- und Kulturforschung, Berlin)
16.40 Quantenmechanik im Alltag - Prof. Dr. Andrea Hofmann (Universität Basel)
17.05 Von Wellenfunktionen zu Molekülen und Materialien – wie Schrödinger die Chemie veränderte - Prof. Dr. Fabian von Rohr (Universität Genf)
17.30 Spaziergang zur Gedenktafel – Laudatio und Enthüllung der Gedenktafel
Prof. Dr. Christian Bochet (Universität Fribourg),
Prof. Dr. Jean-Marc Piveteau (SCNAT),
Prof. Dr. Laura Baudis (Universität Zürich),
Yvonne Altmann (Gemeindepräsidentin Arosa),
Ingo Schlösser (Direktor Tschuggen Grand Hotel)
18.00 Apéro
19.00 Ende
Disclaimer: „The cathedrals of science were built by people, not by saints, and while some committed truly reprehensible acts, when we use their names, we recognize their scientific contributions and honour their intellectual legacy, not their morals or political views.” Anna Krylov
David Spichiger, SCS / SCNAT.ch
17.11.2025
EuChemS Magazine: October 2025
Policy, research and community perspectives on chemistry in Europe and beyond
Explore our monthly compilation of science-related policy developments in Europe and the latest EuChemS news in this newsletter. Check out our headline stories or read the EuChemS Magazine Online
EuChemS News
- EuChemS at the European Research & Innovation Days 2025
- EuChemS participates in ENRIO 2025 Congress on research integrity and institutional responsibility
- EuChemS takes part in JRC Geel Open Day 2025
Policy News
- 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for groundbreaking work on metal-organic frameworks
- News from the ERC
- Building the European Student Observatory for student empowerment
Read the full magazine on: https://www.magazine.euchems.eu/
David Spichiger, SCS
15.10.2025
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