🔬 GlaCerHub partner #JCMM joined the Festival of Science and Technology 2026 in Brno, bringing science closer to the public through career guidance, support for gifted students, creative activities, puzzles and a “Mini Science Window”. Inspiring future researchers and innovators! #GlaCerHub
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Innovation ecosystem in the advanced glass and ceramics area. Company profile, edited by several BlueSky users. 🔗 www.GlaCerHub.eu 📍 Trenčín, Slovakia
🔬 @ceitec.eu @vut.cz researchers presented advanced ceramics research at #Sintering2026 in Aachen. Talks covered sintering kinetics, high-entropy garnets & carbides, while Tereza Havlíková presented joint #CEITECScience #FunGlass research involving all three #GlaCerHub cotutelle students!!
🎓 Three new PhDs at CEITEC BUT! Congratulations to Ilya Sokolov, Daniel Valášek & Lucie Mařáková on successfully defending their theses in Advanced Multifunctional Ceramics. Their PhD journeys included publications, conferences & international research stays. #CEITECScience #FunGlass #GlaCerHub #PhD
🏆 Six PhD students from FunGlass & CEITEC BUT joined the 2026 #GlaCerHub JCMM Internship Competition. Congrats to 🥇 Lucie Žaloudková (CEITEC BUT) and 🥈 Sachin Pundir (FunGlass), each awarded an 8-month 0.4 FTE research contract. More: www.glacerhub.eu/news/jcmm-in... #CEITECScience #FunGlass
🚀 Join the #GlaCerHub Training Programme in Trenčín, 16–18 Sept 2026! Explore business planning, strategic decision-making, entrepreneurship, innovation financing & the CAPSIM Capstone simulation with PhDr. Erik Kubička, PhD., MBA. Registration required. #FunGlass #HorizonEU
🔬 Prof. Emanuel Ionescu (TU Wien) joined FunGlass for a #GlaCerHub seminar on using structural & compositional disorder to design next-generation inorganic materials, from polymer-derived and complex ceramics to sensing, improved performance & circular materials design. #FunGlass #MaterialsScience
Turn research into innovation! 🚀 Join Event 4 of the GlaCerHub Training Programme (30 Sept–2 Oct 2026, FunGlass Centre 🇸🇰) to explore technology transfer, IP, commercialisation & pitching with INVENIAM experts. Details & agenda: www.glacerhub.eu/event/event-... #FunGlass #CEITECScience #HorizonEU
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Prof. Karel Maca (@ceitec.eu @vut.cz) presented an invited lecture at #INTERPHOTONICS2026 in Bangkok, showcasing transparent polycrystalline ceramics for photonic applications. #CEITECScience #FunGlass #HorizonEU
GlaCerHub was proud to take part in the Horizon Europe Summer School 2026 in Slovakia. Project Coordinator Lucia Holubková joined the training, while Andrea Chrastinová shared GlaCerHub best practices in project management and collaboration. #GlaCerHub #HorizonEU #EUresearch
The 3rd GlaCerHub Slovak Melting Days (24–25 June 2026, Piešťany) brought researchers, innovators and industry together to share ideas, build collaborations and explore EU innovation opportunities. Strong focus on networking, matchmaking and future partnerships. #GlaCerHub #Innovation #EUresearch
🌍 Voucher Support 2026 is open! Slovak SMEs can apply for support to participate in international trade fairs and exhibitions, helping them expand into new markets, boost exports, and build international partnerships. www.sario.sk/sk/podpora-m... #SME #Export #Internationalisation #SARIO
🔬 Registration is open for the Autumn Workshop Series 2026! Join practical training in metallography focused on specimen preparation, microscopy, materials analysis, and manufacturing defect investigation. Hands-on learning with real samples and industry experts. #Metallography #MaterialsEngineering
The HPMC4I team at @ceitec.eu attended LABOREXPO 2026, exploring the latest laboratory technologies and connecting with partners. Together with Metalco Testing, they expanded collaboration opportunities in materials research and testing. #LABOREXPO2026 #GlaCerHub #Innovation #CEITECScience
On 29 May, GlaCerHub partners met online to plan the project's next phase, focusing on innovation, training, technology transfer, and sustainability. With Slovak Melting Days approaching, the team reaffirmed its commitment to collaboration and long-term impact. #GlaCerHub #Innovation #EUProjects
2nd cycle of the GlaCerHub training programme on Financial Literacy for Research Activities was completed at the FunGlass Centre, Trenčín, Slovakia. Researchers gained practical skills in accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis for European projects. #GlaCerHub #HorizonEurope #FunGlass
New JECS publication from the GlaCerHub project! Researchers from @ceitec.eu @vut.cz and FunGlass TnUAD published a new paper highlighting international collaboration, mentorship, and young talent in the cotutelle programme. Kudos to the first author Marek Rotter! #JECS #CEITECScience #FunGlass
The EVENT1 of the GlaCerHub Training Programme took place at CEITEC BUT! Participants explored materialography & ceramography, from sample prep to advanced optical and mechanical analysis, guided by Dr. Pavel Gejdoš and Dr. Martin Juliš in state-of-the-art HPMC4I labs. #CEITECScience #FunGlass
🚨 PhD students in CZ/SK: Don’t miss this! JCMM just opened apps for 2026 #GlaCerHub research internships. 🔬 10 months at @ceitec.eu @vut.cz & FunGlass 💼 0.4 FTE (full-time equivalent) 📅 Deadline: June 30 2026 📧 michael.dolezal@jcmm.cz Serious research, real experience. Apply now.
FunGlass hosted Prof. Günter Motz (University of Bayreuth), a leading expert in polymer-derived ceramics. His lectures on PDC technology and coatings brought together researchers and GlaCerHub partners, boosting knowledge exchange, and innovation in advanced ceramic materials. #FunGlass #EUresearch
EVENT 1 of the GlaCerHub Training Programme returns to Brno (20–21 May 2026), focusing on hands-on ceramography. Led by experts Martin Juliš & Pavel Gejdoš (HPMC4I), the small-group training (6–8 participants) offers direct lab work and practical skills in materialography. #GlaCerHub
GlaCerHub Training (18–20 Mar, @ceitec.eu @vut.cz Brno) 100+ participants for 3 days on project development, grant writing & sustainable innovation. Proposals, policies & team development –> mix of practical skills, discussions & new connections across Europe. Thanks to all involved! #CEITECScience
GlaCerHub presented at the workshop “Opportunities for Cities and Regions in Horizon Europe” (10 Feb 2026), organised by Technology Centre Prague and CVTI SR. Peter Hošták highlighted how cities and regions co-build a cross-border innovation ecosystem #HorizonEurope #Innovation #RegionalDevelopment
@ceitec.eu @vut.cz PhD students Daniel Valášek and Marek Rotter took part in the 31st Annual Students' Doctoral Seminar on Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials (5–6 Feb 2026). 🎓🏆 Daniel Valášek received the Silicate Society Award, bringing it back to Brno. Congrats to awardees + thanks to organisers!
𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Feb 3, 2026 | FunGlass, Trenčín Progress review across research, innovation, training & tech transfer. Strong momentum toward a glass–ceramic innovation ecosystem! Thanks to all partners! 🚀 #GlaCerHub #FunGlass #CEITECScience #Innovation #EUResearch #HorizonEurope
The 3–5 Dec Financial Literacy for Research Activities training at FunGlass in Trenčín brought researchers and managers together for hands-on budgeting, planning, and financial analysis for HE projects. Thanks to all participants and experts for a productive, insightful event. #research #HorizonEU
🔥 GlaCerHub Slovak Melting Days 2025 brought researchers & innovators together in Trenčín 🇸🇰! Talks, funding sessions, and networking fostered collaboration across the glass & ceramics community. #GlaCerHub #FunGlass #Innovation #Research #MaterialsScience
💡 Join us online on Nov 5! Webinar: Innovations in Modern Glass Processing Hosted by Hosted by FunGlass – Glass Processing Department, this session dives into new trends in glass science, sustainability & advanced manufacturing. lnkd.in/eMw8w3h6 #GlaCerHub #FunGlass #Innovation #MaterialsScience
🔩 On Oct 30, @ceitec.eu hosts the Specialized Workshop on Mechanical Testing of Materials – bringing together experts from research & industry for theory, demos & lab tours. On-site full, but GlaCerHub members can join online! #GlaCerHub #CEITECScience #Research #Materials #Engineering
💡 Great energy at @ceitec.eu on Oct 30! The webinar “Modern Technologies in Mechanical Testing” with INSTRON’s Chris Freeman & Fakher Elsaady connected experts across Europe — incl. GlaCerHub members from CZ & SK + FunGlass team! #GlaCerHub #CEITECScience #INSTRON #Innovation #Research
🔩 On Oct 30, GlaCerHub joined the “Mechanical Testing of Materials” workshop in Brno — co-organized by Metalco Testing, INSTRON, @ceitec.eu @vut.cz, and ÚMVI FSI BUT. Great exchange between academia & industry on advanced material testing and innovation! 💡 #GlaCerHub #CEITECScience #Research