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Chem2Change at EMEC26

Join the Chem2Change Early-Career Researchers Network event at EMEC26. This pre-conference workshop is designed for postgraduate students and post-doctoral researchers in chemistry and environmental science who want to meet peers, share ideas, and grow their European network.

An EMEC26 workshop for early-career researchers, organised by Chem2Change

FiascoFest

FiascoFest offers an interactive and light-hearted space to discuss challenges in research and academia, from writing and data analysis to career setbacks and securing funding in a competitive environment. Through shared experiences and supportive discussion, the workshop aims to build a sense of community and help participants navigate these challenges together.

The workshop will be followed by a tour of the Marine Research Institute laboratories and a meeting with the Klaipėda University community.

24 November 2026, 11:00 AM
Klaipėda, Lithuania

FiascoFest workshop poster: 24 November 2026 at 11:00 AM in Klaipėda
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Chem2Change is a pan-European early-career researcher branch of the Association of Chemistry and the Environment. The network aims to connect and engage early-career researchers in chemistry and environmental science through both in-person and online events.

At EMEC26, Chem2Change will host an ECR-focused pre-conference workshop that combines networking, career conversations, and community building in a welcoming international setting.

Who can participate: Postgraduate students and post-doctoral researchers in chemistry or environmental science.

Why attend the Chem2Change ECR workshop?

  • Meet and connect with peers from across Europe.
  • Build new international collaborations and expand professional networks.
  • Gain new insights into career development opportunities in academia and beyond.
  • Join a supportive community of early-career researchers in chemistry and environmental science.

Date and time

Tuesday, 24 November 2026, 11:00 AM, Klaipėda, Lithuania. The workshop will be followed by a tour of the Marine Research Institute laboratories and a meeting with the Klaipėda University community.

Registration

To attend the ECR workshop, participants must register for the workshop during the EMEC26 registration process.
Register for EMEC26

Participation fee

The Chem2Change workshop fee is €10. For eligible EMEC26 participants, ACE membership (€30) is charged as a separate line item alongside the regular and young researcher registration packages, while accompanying-person registrations do not include ACE membership. This workshop fee covers participation, plus lunch and beverages during the social session. Certificates of attendance will be distributed after the event.
€10
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We look forward to meeting you at EMEC26!

Chem2Change organising committee

Lydia Niemi
University of the Highlands and Islands, UK
Franja Prosenc
University of Leeds, UK
Urška Šunta
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Gordana Gajica
University of Belgrade, Serbia
Slađana Savić Jovanović
University of Belgrade, Serbia
Tijana Milićević
University of Belgrade, Serbia
Tijana Marjanović
University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Nina Đukanović
University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Dora Crmaric
Ruđer Bošković Institute, Croatia
Tatjana Mijošek Pavin
Ruđer Bošković Institute, Croatia
Zuzana Redžović
University of Zagreb, Croatia
Iva Kokotović
University of Zagreb, Croatia