A Warm Welcome to Our New WISE Community Members – WISE Welcome Meeting 2026 coming up in August

29 Apr 2026

Exploring the Tiny Universe-WISE ACT @ LUMIA

A new powerhouse for materials research is emerging at Luleå University of Technology.

20 Apr 2026

WISE Industrial Project Call 2027: Call Text Available

The call text for the third WISE Industrial Project Call (WISE-ip3) is now available, marking the start of a new round of funding aimed at strengthening collaboration between academia and industry. The application portal is set to open in April 2027.

17 Apr 2026

Uppsala node of Wise-EST inaugurated at Uppsala University

In the spring sunshine, the Uppsala node of Wise-EST was officially inaugurated at Uppsala University by Vice Rector Charlotte Platzer Björkman and WISE co-director Olle Eriksson, marking the launch of a new research infrastructure for tribology.

15 Apr 2026

Turning waste into water: a regenerable and compostable membrane for cleaning oily water

An international team of researchers has developed a high-performance, biodegradable membrane made from jute agricultural waste to filter oily water. The material is produced using a simple and scalable process and it can be removed using ultrasound and easily re-casted, restoring its performance again and again. Even after repeated use, the membrane maintains over 99% separation efficiency.

15 Apr 2026

Nine innovation projects in materials science for sustainability receive Proof-of-Concept Grants

The purpose of the grants is to bridge the gap from academic basic research to innovations in materials science for sustainability.

31 Mar 2026

Inauguration of the Uppsala Node of WISE-EST-April 16, 2026

On April 16, 2026, the Uppsala node of WISE-EST will be officially inaugurated at the Ångströmlaboratoriet in Uppsala. The event will take place from 09:30 to 15:00 CET in the Siegbahn lecture hall.

31 Mar 2026

CII-A Research and Technology Platform Growing Faster Than Expected

When the WISE research and technology platform (WISE RTP) CII at Chalmers University of Technology was launched a year ago, the team expected a gradual development after inauguration.

30 Mar 2026

Save the date for WISE Networking Days 2026

We are pleased to announce that WISE Networking Days 2026 will take place on November 23–24, 2026.

30 Mar 2026

Unlock the Power of Sustainability with WISE ASSIST-Join Our Upcoming Webinars

Are you preparing a proposal for WISE-ap3? Make sure you’re fully equipped to meet its strong sustainability ambitions.

27 Mar 2026

Meet people at WISE: Joseph Samec

”My appointment reflects the board’s ambition to further strengthen and embed sustainability within WISE. In this role, my responsibility is to ensure that sustainability is fully integrated across all WISE activities”, says Professor Joseph Samec, WISE Director for Sustainability.

19 Mar 2026

Electronics That Disappear: A New Approach to Sustainable Bioelectronics

What if electronic devices could simply disappear once their job is done? From temporary medical implants to short-term diagnostic tools, researchers are exploring materials that perform like conventional electronics but safely degrade when no longer needed.

19 Mar 2026

WISE Dialogue 2026 Brings Innovation and Collaboration to the Forefront

WISE Dialogue 2026 has successfully wrapped up, gathering nearly 400 participants from academia, industry, and the public sector.

16 Mar 2026

Bridging Algorithms and Atoms: Machine Learning Meets Materials Science series

Join us for the 8th Machine Learning Meets Materials Science Seminar, part of the WASP–WISE initiative! Mark your calendars: March 25 at 10:00!

12 Mar 2026

Pär Jonsén, Chief Technology Officer at LKAB, speaks at WISE Dialogue 2026

We are pleased to introduce Pär Jonsén as one of the speakers at the WISE Dialogue conference on March 17–18.

10 Mar 2026

Olof Karis, director of MAX-IV, to speak at the WISE Dialogue

“The WISE initiative is presently the most important initiative in materials science in Sweden. It is both exciting and imperative that MAX IV supports the programme by actively engaging in its activities. The WISE Dialogue is a great opportunity to learn about the latest developments and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration”, says Olof Karis, Director of MAX IV. 

6 Mar 2026

WISE congratulates Simone Fabiano, one of the 2026 Göran Gustafsson Prize laureates

“I’m very honored to receive the Göran Gustafsson Prize. For me, it recognizes the work my research group has carried out over many years to understand and control doping in organic semiconductors. I hope it will help us push this research further and develop new types of soft, flexible electronics” says Simone Fabiano.

6 Mar 2026

Erica Zeglio, Assistant Professor & Dr. Biswanath Das, both from Stockholm University, to speak at WISE Dialogue 2026

We are happy to introduce Erica Zeglio, Assistant Professor and WISE Fellow & Dr. Biswanath Das, two of our speakers at the WISE Dialogue conference, March 17-18.

2 Mar 2026

WISE Dialogue 2026: Francisco Penayo, R&D Specialist at Hitachi Energy & project leader of WIRA-Water WISE, speaks at WISE Dialogue 2026

We are happy to introduce Francisco Panayo, one of our speakers at the WISE Dialogue conference, March 17-18. Francisco holds a key role as R&D Manager at Hitachi Energy.

27 Feb 2026

Thermo-Calc at WISE Dialogue: From Data to Discovery

“Over the past few decades, computational modeling has gained widespread recognition in both academia and industry as an effective tool for accelerating materials design and deepening our understanding of materials behavior” says Carl-Magnus Lancelot, Technical Sales and Support Engineer at Thermo-Calc Software, responsible for customers in the UK and the Nordics.

26 Feb 2026

Breaking the Material Limits of Micro- and Nano-Scale 3D Printing

Until recently, most advanced 3D micro- and nanofabrication techniques were limited to polymers, restricting the range of materials that could be used. Now, an international research team has published a landmark study in the journal Nature demonstrating a state-of-the-art fabrication technique that overcomes these long-standing material limitations.

25 Feb 2026

WISE congratulates recipients of two EU fellowships for research supporting the green transition

Two cutting-edge research projects at Luleå University of Technology have been awarded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships under the EU’s Horizon Europe programme.

23 Feb 2026

WISE Dialogue 2026: Peter Dahlén, Technical Director at Holmen Board and Paper speaks at WISE Dialogue 2026

We are pleased to introduce Peter Dahlén as one of our speakers at the WISE Dialogue conference on March 17–18.

13 Feb 2026

WISE Academic Project Call 2026–2027: Call Text Available

The call text for the WISE Academic Project Call 2026–2027 (WISE-ap3) is now available. The application portal opens on 1 December 2026.

13 Feb 2026

WISE launches Research Master’s Thesis initiative to inspire future PhD talent in materials science for sustainability

WISE is introducing the WISE Research Master’s Thesis, a new research preparatory initiative designed for Master’s students in engineering and natural sciences.

Picture credit: Luleå University of Technology

11 Feb 2026

WACQT-WISE Projects: Driving Multidisciplinary Research

Eight collaborative research projects joining quantum technology and materials science have been approved funding. Together, the projects receive 1 MSEK each.

2 Feb 2026

WASP–WISE NEST 2 Joint Call Now Open

WASP and WISE hereby announce the WASP–WISE 2026 call for NEST 2 (Novelty, Excellence, Synergy, and Teams) is open.

27 Jan 2026

WISE Dialogue 2026: The Highlight of the Year for the WISE Community

WISE Dialogue 2026 is approaching – the major annual gathering for the entire WISE community!

20 Jan 2026

World leading researchers headline digital seminar on February 5

Don’t miss the chance to hear from two internationally renowned researchers in an upcoming digital seminar on February 5, 2026, from 3-4 pm CET.

16 Jan 2026

WISE Academic Project Call 2026–2027. Pre-Call Information

WISE is preparing its 3rd Academic Project Call (WISE-ap3) to fund PhD and postdoc research advancing sustainable, eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes.

22 Dec 2025

The path to a sustainable future via sustainable materials science

“Sustainability is at the center of everything we do. Our research focuses on some of the greatest challenges of our time – such as how we extract raw materials, use energy, deal with emissions and reduce waste.”

Photo credit: Thor Balkhed, Linköping University