Marie Curie Alumni Association

The MCAA Annual Conference 2024 has officially come to an end! Thank you to everyone who joined us onsite and online to celebrate the ten year anniversary of the #MCAA and to discuss issues ranging from career development and academic life to collaboration across sectors and disciplines. We couldn't be more excited to build the next decade of the association together with all of you! We extend a special thank you to Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca for receiving us and hosting the conference! ✨ #MCAAConf2024

How to create a #CV that tells your story? The Peer Exchange Platform for Narrative-style CVs (PEP-CV) is here to help! 📄 PEP-CV is a free resource for the research and innovation community to engage in peer mentoring and collaboratively create narrative-style CVs that showcase a diverse range of experiences and achievements. 🔗 Join PEP-CV as a mentor or a mentee and be part of a growing global community: https://lnkd.in/d5b-73Si  

Have you explored our policy statements? 📚 In 2024, we advocated for empowering researchers and fostering a more inclusive research environment. Dive into our:    ▪️ Recommendations to enhance the success of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (#MSCA) in the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (#FP10): https://lnkd.in/e8-FeuD5  ▪️ Joint statement on the importance of recognising the MSCA's invaluable contributions to the European research and innovation landscape: https://lnkd.in/ev_XXisv  For more information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e8N62Wrg  

The Marie Curies of the Mediterranean 🖼️ Celebrate the lives and achievements of female scientists and researchers from the Mediterranean region by joining this exhibition opening in Vienna 🇦🇹! 🗓️ Date: January 20th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 17:00 CET The exhibition features 29 panels offering an intimate view of inspiring women who have received the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (#MSCA) or contributed to the programme’s success. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eQPeRWVR

Reflecting on 2024 ⏯️ This year marked the 10th anniversary of the MCAA. It was also a year of many other achievements that reinforced our commitment to excellence and innovation. We welcomed a new Board, issued policy statements, participated in events, and strengthened our community. Thank you for being part of this journey! ✨ 📖 Explore our key highlights from the past months: https://lnkd.in/eaUscdKD

The MCAA Newsletter is here! 📰  This issue brings insights into many of the activities within our global community. Highlights include:   ✅ A farewell message from the outgoing and a welcome message from the new Editor-in-Chief ✅ Interviews with the new Chapter and Working Group Chairs ✅ Updates from the Board And much more! 🔗 Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/epkcQ-SJ

📢 Have your say on the future of research careers! The SecureEU project is seeking feedback on its Research Career Framework. If you’re a researcher, a research-performing or a research-funding organisation, this is your chance to help shape a more attractive, open, and sustainable future of research careers in Europe!  ✍️ Complete the survey before December 31st, 2024: https://lnkd.in/du7pEAWS 

The holiday season is the perfect time to dive into a book and inspire the next generation of scientists. 📖🌟 The Mediterranean Researchers' Night - MEDNIGHT initiative has published a book titled “The Tales from MEDNIGHT—Junior Edition”, inviting children under 12 to explore the wonders of Mediterranean science. From biodiversity and clean energy to Mediterranean history and environmental stewardship, this book is filled with stories that bring the region’s scientific heritage to life and ignite young minds. 💡 🔗 Find out more and get your free digital copy: https://lnkd.in/eRrydbj2

As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to thank you for a remarkable year and wish you a joyous holiday season and a happy 2025! 🎄 May the new year bring groundbreaking ideas, fruitful collaborations, and impactful achievements in research and innovation! ✨  

🎉 Wrapping up the MCAA’s 10th-anniversary celebration 🎉 As part of our #MCAA10years campaign, through testimonials, stories, and reflections on key milestones on our path, we’ve revisited memorable moments from the past, seen how the MCAA has impacted our members’ careers, and looked to the future, envisioning our next steps ahead. We want to thank you for celebrating with us in the past few weeks! 🙌 But our journey is far from being over. Here’s to another ten years and beyond—let’s continue building a future with even greater possibilities for the research and innovation community! ✨