The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of negotiations with both the City and University of Malaga, Spain, and the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) in Rome, Italy, leading to the establishment of a European-based Secretariat.
This follows an open international call for proposals, which attracted several generous and high-quality responses, demonstrating strong interest from multiple countries in hosting this international organization. The complementary bids from Malaga and Rome provide new opportunities and open a new chapter in the Union’s development through the creation of additional operational capacity. This milestone marks the relocation of IUPAC’s Secretariat from North Carolina, where it has operated continuously since 1997.
The decision reflects IUPAC’s commitment to ensuring that its operations evolve alongside its scientific mission. The new arrangements will provide the Union with strengthened institutional support and expanded opportunities to implement the scientific restructuring currently under consideration. Central to this transition is enhanced professional staff support for IUPAC’s extensive volunteer community, whose dedication underpins the Union’s work. Both CNR Italy and the University and City of Malaga are offering office space, seconded staff, and general corporate support.
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David Spichiger, SCS
05.02.2026