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Free transnational access to European laser sources and laser-based techniques for international scientists and industry
In the EU-funded project Lasers4EU, 29 leading laser research institutions across Europe provide access to state-of-the-art laser technologies and services from primary and secondary laser sources to a wide range of laser-based instruments and techniques. Lasers4EU offers...
ReMade@ARI: Rolling call for access projects in recyclable materials
The last call for transnational access (TNA) for research in the field of recyclable materials has opened on 1 September 2025. It is a rolling call - proposals can be submitted any time and will immediately be reviewed. The ReMade-TNA funding support represents a great...
Continuous call for access proposals in nanoscience and nanotechnology open
The RIANA project accepts proposals for transnational access in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology: Academic researchers can apply for free access to at least 2 infrastructures from 69 leading nanoscience facilities across 22 European countries. The call is...
Laserlab-Europe Newsletter #38: Lasers for Industry
At the crossroads of scientific discovery and industrial application lies a powerful catalyst for progress.In this issue of Laserlab Forum, our focus topic explores how laser-based technologies are advancingthrough dynamic collaborations between academia and industry. From...
Empowering Women in Photonics: International Workshop at Leibniz IPHT highlights Visibility and Inclusion in Health Research
The fifth edition of the Women in Photonics workshop, organised by the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz IPHT), took place from 1 to 5 June 2025 in Jena, Germany. With the support among others of Lasers4EU and 360 CARLA, the event brought together over 70...
SME call for proposals in nanoscience and nanotechnology now open
The RIANA project offers Innovation Service to support industry-oriented access to research infrastructures in particular for small and medium-sized companies (SME) aiming to mature their technology, to increase their corresponding TRL, and/or to upscale their production...
Call for abstracts: Laserlab-Europe & RADIATE users’ meeting in nanoscience
The Laserlab-Europe & RADIATE Users’ meeting in Nanoscience will be held in Seville, Spain at Centro Nacional de Aceleradores (CNA) from October 19th (Sunday) to October 21st (Tuesday) 2025. This user meeting is an initiative of the RIANA project which offers transnational...
Looking back at the International Workshop on Targets for Laser Fusion
Held as part of the Laserlab-Europe Annual Meeting 2025, the Workshop on Targets for Laser Fusion brought together a diverse group of about 50 experts from public institutions and private industry to address the evolving challenges in the latest trends in Inertial Fusion Energy...
Recap: Workshop on Lasers for Clean Energy
The workshop on Lasers for Clean Energy took place at the Central Laser Facility (CLF) on 13 May as part of the official program for the Laserlab-Europe Annual Meeting 2025. Organized by Giulio Cerullo (POLIMI-CUSBO) and Panos Loukakos (FORTH), the session gathered a panel of...
First meeting of the Expert Group “Laser science for cultural heritage”
On 13 May, a Cultural Heritage Workshop was held as part of the official program for the Laserlab-Europe Annual Meeting 2025. The workshop, which was led by Sara Mosca focused on the role of advanced laser science and technology in cultural heritage, featuring presentations...
Laserlab-Europe holds successful Annual Meeting and General Assembly 2025
From 12-14 May 2025, the Laserlab-Europe community came together at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK, for a dynamic three-day series of events, including the Laserlab-Europe Annual Meeting and the AISBL General Assembly.The gathering kicked off on 12 May with the...
A look back on Laserlab-Europe V
With almost 1000 publications, 374 access projects and 952 users, the EU-funded initiative Laserlab-Europe V concluded its impactful five-year journey in November 2024, leaving a significant mark on the European laser research landscape and beyond. Bringing together 35 leading...
New Expert Group ‘Network on extreme intensity laser systems’ (NEILS)
The ‘Network ‘Network on Extreme Intensity Laser Systems’ (NEILS) was established during the Laserlab-Europe V project in order to bring together high-energy/high-power laser facilities amongst the Laserlab-Europe partners for technical exchange and scientific discussions...
Expert Group on ICF/IFE publishes report “Europe’s IFE Strategic Direction”
The Laserlab-Europe Expert Group in Inertial Confinement Fusion / Inertial Fusion Energy (ICF/IFE) has recently published a report on “Europe’s IFE Strategic Direction”. With this report, the group, chaired by Colin Danson (ORION), provides an overview of the activities at...
Lasers4EU Training Event: Registration open for ‘Women in Photonics’
Registrations are open for the international workshop “Women in Photonics “, which will be held from 1 to 5 June 2025 in Jena, Germany. This event is organised by the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, an affiliated member of Laserlab-Europe AISBL. This year’s edition is...
New Expert Group on ‘Laser Science for Cultural Heritage’
Seven Laserlab-Europe members have joined forces and founded the Expert Group on Cultural Heritage. Led by Sara Mosca (CLF), the group brings together leading experts within the Laserlab-Europe network, united by a common mission to advance the application of laser-based...
A look back at the 2nd year of the THRILL project
The THRILL project provides new schemes and devices for pushing forward the limits of research infrastructures of European relevance and ESFRI landmarks. Nine partners joined forces not only to work on advancing technology in the field of high-energy high-repetition-rate...
ReMade@ARI: Call for access projects in recyclable materials
The 5th Call for TransNational Access (TNA) proposals is open for you!The ReMade-TNA funding support represents a great opportunity for all scientists conducting circular economy research to benefit from a wide range of services including facility access, travel and...
Continuous call for access proposals in nanoscience and nanotechnology open
The RIANA project accepts proposals for transnational access in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology: Academic researchers can apply for free access to at least 2 infrastructures from 69 leading nanoscience facilities across 22 European countries. The call is...
Laserlab-Europe Newsletter #37: Cultural Heritage
From decoding ancient secrets to preserving iconic masterpieces, laser-based technologies continue to transform our understanding of cultural heritage. The laser experts from Laserlab-Europe have played a vital role in uncovering, understanding, and preserving Europe’s rich...