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Redefining today to shape the future
Social Sciences Sustainable development
We spoke to six fellows from our community in order to imagine and envisage that collective future, a future that’s fair and sustainable for everyone. So today, on the occasion of World Futures Day, we’ve mapped out the steps that will lead us to the future we want.
Would you like to study in another country? Take a look at Jan Carbonell's tips on how to apply for a postgraduate fellowship abroad
International Postgraduate
Take a look at Jan Carbonell's tips on how to apply for a postgraduate fellowship abroad.
Why 95% of the universe is still a mystery
International Female talent Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Mathematics
Indira Ocampo, a "la Caixa" Foundation fellow and astrophysicist, has written this wonderful article for a science communication course, reflecting on one of the questions she is often asked. Don’t miss her insights!
Back to the countryside: the opportunities and challenges of the new rurality
Sustainable development
An increasing number of people are thinking about going back to live in a rural environment. They’re seeking peace and quiet but they may have also hit upon a new strategy to combat climate change.
Sustainability in times of greenwashing: what’s at stake?
Sustainable development
Climate change is an increasingly widespread concern. The majority of the European population believes it is a very serious issue.
What changes can we make to regain mental health?
Life and Health Sciences Fellows' meeting
Recommendations by 3 fellows who are experts in public mental health, both for young people and seniors.
Is it worth making changes to ensure sustainable access to water?
Research Sustainable development Fellows' meeting
5 reflections by "la Caixa" Foundation fellows who are experts in water management
Next stop: Portugal!
Since 2010, Portugal has experienced significant growth in the field of scientific research, particularly in biomedicine, although not exclusively. Increasingly, more students choose to continue their careers in the country, tackling scientific challenges with innovative and multidisciplinary approaches, as is the case with these four fellows.
Are you more science or humanities? An article by Anna Vilà Cuñat
INPhINIT Fellows' meeting
Last February, in Girona, we held the first Annual Meet-up for the doctoral INPhINIT fellows from our 2023 call. For four days, the fellows took part in a range of activities designed to hone their interdisciplinary skills, such as communication, creativity, leadership and teamwork. Anna Vilà Cuñat, an expert in criminal and European law, communicator and one of the fellows taking part in the meeting, shares some of her thoughts about this experience in the following article. Anna highlights the opportunity provided by such training to integrate scholars from different disciplines in both science and humanities and thereby build a true community of knowledge.

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