16 Jun 2025
WISE Launches Major Faculty Recruitment Drive
The Wallenberg Initiative Material Science for Sustainability (WISE) is excited to announce the launch of its second major faculty recruitment call.
Enabling sustainable technologies with positive impact on our society by understanding, creating, and controlling complex materials
16 Jun 2025
The Wallenberg Initiative Material Science for Sustainability (WISE) is excited to announce the launch of its second major faculty recruitment call.
9 Jun 2025
Do not miss out as the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation soon is set to open applications for its 2025 Proof of Concept Grants in Materials Science for Sustainability. The call opens on September 1 and closes on October 15, 2025, at 13:00.
26 May 2025
The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, in partnership with the WISE research program, has selected nine promising innovation projects to receive Proof-of-Concept (PoC) grants. ,
22 May 2025
Making steel the traditional way pushes a lot of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere—about 8% of all global energy-related emissions, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). But there’s a greener way forward.
Picture taken by Smoltek Hydrogen.
19 May 2025
A notable ensemble of WISE expertise—including Vladislav Borisov (WISE-affiliated researcher, Uppsala University), Prof. Mikhail I. Katsnelson (Radboud University, WISE Guest Professor), Prof. Konstantin Novoselov (National University of Singapore, member of WISE’s International Scientific Advisory Board), Prof. Olle Eriksson (Uppsala University, WISE co-director), and collaborators—uncovered a novel form of magnetic order in 2D materials.
16 May 2025
Chalmers University of Technology has officially inaugurated a new high-end research infrastructure to support Sweden’s transition to sustainable materials, as part of the national WISE initiative.
13 May 2025
The hazardous materials within e-waste can pose severe environmental and health risks if not managed properly. To pave the way for a sustainable future, we need to embrace cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches.
Picture taken by Mycronic.
9 May 2025
Lennart Bergström, WISE-affiliated Professor of Materials Chemistry at Stockholm University, has been awarded the 2025 Staudinger-Durrer Prize by ETH Zurich.
7 May 2025
Luleå University of Technology has unveiled one of Northern Europe’s most advanced laboratories, dedicated to the sustainable materials of the future.
Picture taken by Luleå University of Technology.
6 May 2025
The fifth seminar in the series: Machine Learning meets Materials Science is coming up on May 8th. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, learn foundational AI concepts, and connect with leading minds in materials science and machine learning.
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We’re excited to announce that the next edition of WISE Dialogue will take place on 17–18 March 2026, situated in the heart of Uppsala at the renowned Concert & Congress.
🗓️ Date: March 17-18, 2026
📍 Location: Uppsala Konsert and Kongress in Uppsala
WISE Dialogue is a vibrant forum for reflection, exchange, and collaboration – a space where people come together to explore ideas that shape knowledge and societal development. Over two engaging days, participants will listen, connect, and contribute to meaningful conversations driven by a shared commitment to making a difference.
Mark your calendar now – and join us in Uppsala this March!
Read moreWe’re excited to share that the newly funded WASP-WISE NEST projects are now published on our website! These cutting-edge initiatives represent the latest in interdisciplinary research and innovation within the WASP and WISE communities.
Take a look and get inspired by the future of science and technology – powered by collaboration, curiosity, and excellence.
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View funded projectsThe WISE Industrial Project Call 2 has officially reached a decision, with the selected projects now set to receive funding. This initiative, aimed at advancing innovation and sustainability, has seen strong competition among applicants, and the final list of funded projects is now available for public access. Congratulations to all recipients!
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