The Bonifazi Group participated in the Lange Nacht der Forschung at the University of Vienna, a nationwide event that brings science closer to the public. For this special occasion, we organized interactive activities focused on magnetism and fluorescence, aimed at engaging visitors of all ages. Through hands-on experiments and live demonstrations, participants explored intriguing physical phenomena and learned more about the science behind our work. This event was a great opportunity to share our enthusiasm for science, spark curiosity, and connect with the broader community.

Today, PhD students and postdocs from the Bonifazi Group joined the exciting KinderUni event, where curiosity and science come together for young minds!

This yearly initiative allows children to explore the wonders of science through fun, hands-on experiments. This year, our team prepared engaging activities including ball games, slime-making, and crafting bouncing balls. The children loved experimenting, learning, and discovering the science behind these creations – all while having loads of fun!

We’re thrilled to have shared our passion for science with the next generation of curious minds. Looking forward to inspiring more young scientists in future editions of KinderUni!

Our group took part in the Lange Nacht der Forschung at the University of Vienna, a nationwide event that brings science closer to the public. For this special occasion, we prepared a series of interactive activities focused on magnetism and fluorescence, designed to engage visitors of all ages. Through hands-on experiments and live demonstrations, participants had the chance to explore fascinating physical phenomena and gain a deeper understanding of the scientific principles behind our research. It was a valuable opportunity to share our passion for science, inspire curiosity, and connect with the wider community.

Sponsored by two of our on going EU projects, VIT and STiBNite, the summer school took place at the UniVie Skylounge conference room on 4-5 July 2022.

We were delighted to host stimulating lectures both by external speakers and consortia representatives on the topic of self-assembled organic materials.

Big thanks to our wonderful speakers Renaud Nicolay, Francesco Picchioni, Chiara Gualandi, Timothy Swager, Richard Kelly, Laura Maggini, Takuji Hatakeyama, Emilio Perez, Milan Kivala, Susana Otero, Alexander Kros!

For more information about the STiBNite and VIT projects.

These projects have received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie-Sklodowska-Curie grant agreements No 956923 and 101008237.

In occasion of the “International Day of Women and Girls in Science”, Bonifazi group @ Institute of Organic Chemistry, UniWien, is organizing IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast 2022 taking place online on February 16th.

The aim is to celebrate the accomplishments of women in science and to inspire younger generations to pursue careers in science.

The theme for this year is “Empowering Diversity in Science”. The program will include talks from scientists in academia and industry on their personal experiences as women in science. To create mutual connections, there will be a theme quiz and a panel discussion.

You are very welcome to join us on February 16, 08:45 CET with this link.

Click here for the full program: Program-GWB-2022