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Academic part
At the heart of the congress lies its scientific programme, and the true protagonists of this programme are the participants themselves. All attendees are encouraged to actively contribute by presenting their projects and theses. For bachelor's and master's students who may not yet have extensive research experience, this is an excellent opportunity to develop and practise presentation skills. For PhD candidates and postdocs, it is a chance to give back by offering workshops that can help guide and inspire younger participants. This continuous exchange between academic levels fosters a mutual learning environment in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Below is a description of the different elements that make up the scientific programme, featured in each edition of the congress.
Oral Presentations
A very effective way to present your project, work or thesis. At this congress, presentations occupy a large part of the scientific programme. Depending on the topics the participants will talk about, they will be divided into thematic blocks. Presentations last 10 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions.
Poster presentations
If, on the other hand, you want to present your work to the other participants in a more dynamic way, the poster is a good option. Depending on the number of posters registered, there will be one or two poster sessions where participants can come, see the posters and ask their authors about the project, doubts and questions.
Workshops
If you want to delve deeper into your research, discuss a trending topic in science, or create a space for dialogue where you can help fellow participants with your skills, organising a workshop is the perfect choice. Each workshop session lasts approximately 45 minutes to one hour.
Debate sessions
These sessions were created as a space where, as the name itself indicates, the participants can discuss previously proposed topics. This helps to improve debating skills and to get to know different opinions on current science topics and their relationship with society.
Keynote lecturers
Apart from the active participation of students, professors and researchers from the host city's universities are invited to give a lecture or workshop at each edition. It is also a way to get to know examples of research being carried out. A space is reserved in the programme for them.
Journal Club
Some participants may not have their own research to present yet. For this reason, we offer the opportunity to actively take part in the congress by presenting and leading a discussion on a hot topic paper in science.
Student Organizations Presentations
Representatives from various student organisations -related to fields such as molecular biology, ecology, biotechnology, pharmacy, or medicine, and operating at university, local, or national level - are invited to present themselves to participants. This creates a space for networking, mutual learning, and the possibility of establishing future collaborations.