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18 CRETUS researchers included in the ranking of the most cited women scientists in Spain
Eighteen researchers from CRETUS are included in the "Ranking of Spanish and Spain-based women researchers”, prepared by CSIC through the Cybermetrics Lab of the IPP. The ranking includes more than 12,000 female scientists with the highest impact indicators — h-index...
A collaborative CRETUS project works to protect threatened plant species in Galicia’s Serpentine Ecosystems
The serpentine ecosystems of Galicia, which have a very restricted distribution and are considered unique habitats due to the chemical composition of their soils and the high specialization of the flora they host, are the focus of one of CRETUS’ collaborative...
TalentGAL Programme: CRETUS opens opportunities to attract high-level postdoctoral talent
The Centre for Cross-disciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS) at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela will soon open a new call for outstanding postdoctoral researchers within the TalentGAL Programme. TALENTGAL is a five-year...
CRETUS incorporates Nicholas Márquez-Grant as its first international senior researcher through the ATRAE programme
The Centre for Cross-disciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies(CRETUS) at the USC takes a strategic step forward in its scientific development by incorporating, for the first time, international senior-level talent through the ATRAE programme. The arrival of...
CRETUS and Beijing University of Chemical Technology mark their first scientific collaboration with a joint study on bioplastic degradability
A study led by Juan M. Lema, researcher at CRETUS (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela), together with researchers Guangqing Liu and Chang Chen from the Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), shows that certain biodegradable plastics can fragment and...
The CEBCAT project advances international cooperation towards a circular economy from Hanoi
The international project CEBCAT (Capacity Building for the Transition to a Circular Economy), coordinated by the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC) through CRETUS, is currently advancing in Hanoi the strengthening of international cooperation in circular...
Gumersindo Feijoo, new scientific director of CRETUS
The Centre for Cross Disciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS) begins a new phase with the appointment of Gumersindo Feijoo as Scientific Director, following his selection by the Governing Commission with the support of the Centre’s External...
Save the Date: 7th IWA Resource Recovery Conference
We are delighted to announce the 7th IWA Resource Recovery Conference, which will take place in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, from 7 to 11 June 2027. Organised by CRETUS in collaboration with the Resource Recovery Cluster, this leading international event will bring...
CRETUS Teaching and Research Staff Awarded the Leonardo Prizes on the Day of the School of Engineering
On the occasion of the celebration of the Day of the Higher Technical School of Engineering (ETSE) at the University of Santiago de Compostela, the Leonardo Awards were presented, recognizing the talent, effort, and dedication of the teaching and research staff...
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