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The Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences becomes Poland’s National and Regional Hub in the COALESCE project

7.05.2026

The Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences becomes Poland’s National and Regional Hub in the COALESCE project

Our Institute has joined the European COALESCE project (Coordinated Opportunities...

No more guesswork in drug design. ICTER shows a new path

30.04.2026

No more guesswork in drug design. ICTER shows a new path

Drug discovery still too often relies on expensive trial and error. Researchers...

Collaboration between IChF and Leibniz IPHT – job shadowing visit and an interview with a member of the institute’s leadership in Jena

29.04.2026

Collaboration between IChF and Leibniz IPHT – job shadowing visit and an interview with a member of the institute’s leadership in Jena

Deepening cooperation with a strategic partner in Europe was the focus of a...

One exam, the whole retina. ICTER scientists seek to simplify eye imaging

20.04.2026

One exam, the whole retina. ICTER scientists seek to simplify eye imaging

A new method developed with the participation of ICTER researchers indicates...

Chemistry outreach workshops for children: Q1 2026 summary

2.04.2026

Chemistry outreach workshops for children: Q1 2026 summary

The Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences (IChF) regularly...

Molecular umbrella protecting the solar cell

27.03.2026

Molecular umbrella protecting the solar cell

We live in times of the continuous growth of global energy consumption leading to...

Presentation of the “ReactoReQ” photoreactor developed at the Institute at Labs Expo 2026

24.03.2026

Presentation of the “ReactoReQ” photoreactor developed at the Institute at Labs Expo 2026

On March 18–19, 2026, the Labs Expo 2026 trade fair for laboratory equipment...

Magnetic pulling of the strings

19.03.2026

Magnetic pulling of the strings

Animal studies often fail to predict human tissue responses to new drugs or newly...

Call for Dream Chemistry Award 2026 nominations

17.03.2026

Call for Dream Chemistry Award 2026 nominations

Nominations are now open for the Dream Chemistry Award 2026, an international...

“A combination of curiosity and patience” — Professors J. Waluk, R. Szmigielski, and P. Garstecki honored with the Minister of Science Award

11.03.2026

“A combination of curiosity and patience” — Professors J. Waluk, R. Szmigielski, and P. Garstecki honored with the Minister of Science Award

During the Polish Science Gala, held on February 20, 2026, at the Polish Theatre...

IChF Women’s Day – past, present and future

8.03.2026

IChF Women’s Day – past, present and future

Since 2022, we have been striving to implement the Gender Equality Plan (GEP) at...

Nature-inspired novel route shaping nanocrystals

19.02.2026

Nature-inspired novel route shaping nanocrystals

Nanosized crystals easily form in nature through chemical weathering, while their...