Event
Eugenio Coccia and Gabriela González at the Radical Science conference in CCCB
May 19, 2025
IFAEOn May 16, Gabriela González and Eugenio Coccia discussed gravitational waves and the origins of the universe at CCCB, in a Radical Science event co-organized by IFAE and partners.
Last week, on May 16, the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) hosted the conference with Gabriela González and Eugenio Coccia as part of the Radical Science series, focused on the origins of the universe and life.
During the event, Coccia and González explored how gravitational wave detection opens new avenues for understanding the cosmos, allowing us to study the early universe and phenomena like black hole mergers. The event also featured a laser performance.
On June 18, the closing ceremony will be the perfect opportunity to showcase ongoing activities that have emerged as a result of the project.
This cultural initiative is part of the research strategy devised by the Complementary Joint Research Plans fund, coordinated in Catalonia through ICFO, ALBA Synchrotron, IBEC, and IFAE.
Outreach
Tamara Vázquez Schröder Featured in the #científiques 2026 Campaign
December 10, 2025
The #científiques initiative — a joint programme of the Fundació Catalana per a la Recerca i la Innovació (FCRI) and the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) — has released the image for its 2026 edition, featuring Tamara Vázquez Schröder, researcher at IFAE, as the scientist highlighted in this year’s campaign.
Arts & Science
IFAE joins Platform Dalí, a new art–science initiative
December 3, 2025
The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is one of the research centres partnering in Platform Dalí, a new programme launched by the Fundació Gala–Salvador Dalí to foster collaboration between contemporary artists and leading scientific institutions.
New Member
IFAE appoints Jordi Núñez Freixa as the institute’s new General Manager
December 2, 2025
The Governing Board of the Institute for High Energy Physics (IFAE), after a selection process, has appointed Jordi Núñez Freixa as its new General Manager. Núñez will take up the position on 1 December 2025.