Santiago Ramón y Cajal passed away on October 17, 1934, at 82, and despite the country’s modest scientific tradition, his death was widely mourned. In his final wishes, he donated his medals, books, and scientific instruments to the Cajal Institute, ensuring his legacy would continue to inspire future generations. Image from Agencia EFE Image from … Introduction, origin of Cajal’s legacy, and UNESCO heritage
Santiago Ramón y Cajal was born on the 1st of May of 1852 in a very small village called Petilla de Aragón, in Navarra, Spain. His father was a medical doctor, and his mother was in charge of the house and the family. He was a mischievous kid and loved to draw since a very … Who was Cajal? Life, family and career
Santiago Ramón y Cajal visited the UK in 1894. He was invited to give lectures as part of the prestigious Croonian Lectures at the Royal Society in London. Cajal’s lecture took place in March 1894, titled “La rétine des vertébrés” (The Retina of Vertebrates), and focused on his groundbreaking research on the nervous system. Specifically, … Cajal’s link with the UK
Santiago Ramón y Cajal, often regarded as the father of modern neuroscience, played a pivotal role as a mentor, profoundly influencing the scientific community. His mentorship extended beyond mere guidance; he fostered a collaborative environment that encouraged curiosity, rigorous experimentation, and critical thinking. Cajal’s school, known as the “Spanish Neurological School”, became a hub for … Cajal as a mentor and his research school
Cajal’s time (1852-1934) wasn’t known by the opportunities offered to women in any scientific area. This is a reflection of broader societal norms and gender biases in the scientific community of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where women faced substantial barriers to participating in formal scientific education and research. Although Cajal’s own views … Women in Cajal’s School
Santiago Ramón y Cajal was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1906, jointly with Camillo Golgi, in recognition of his groundbreaking work that laid the foundation for modern neuroscience. Cajal’s discovery of the Neuron Doctrine—which identified the neuron as an individual, isolated cell—was made possible through the use of Golgi’s staining technique. … The Nobel Prize
The SRUK/CERU WOM=N Equity and Research Committee is thrilled to announce an inspiring initiative: Where are the Women? – UK Map Project. This project, launched to commemorate the International Working Women’s Day on March 8th, aims to illuminate the contributions of remarkable women who have shaped our communities across the UK. Through a series of … Empowering Voices: “Where are the Women?” – UK Map Project
The results for our latest blog contest are out and, after a very tight vote… Congratulations to the winners of our 7th SRUK/CERU Blog contest! Thanks to everyone who collaborated with SRUK/CERU by publishing a post on our blog and, regardless of the outcome of the contest, please keep writing! If you would like to … 7th SRUK/CERU Blog contest 2022-23
In the last few decades, all sorts of unimaginable milestones and developments have been achieved, including those in the in the fields that study, develop, and enhance materials. One of these advancements has been the emergence and development of nanomaterials: things within the range of at least one dimension on the nanometre scale or, in … Natural microfactories for nanothings
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London, 4th September 2023. The Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU) and the Banco Santander Foundation have awarded the SRUK/CERU Emerging Talent Award 2023 to Dr Roser Vento-Tormo for her long-standing and excellent contributions to the field of genomics and bioinformatics toward a better understanding of transcriptional regulatory circuits. By developing and … Dr Roser Vento-Tormo, group leader at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, has been awarded with the SRUK/CERU Emerging Talent Award 2023
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CONTENT ONLY IN SPANISH Londres, 6 de agosto de 2023. La nueva presidenta de CERU, Irene Echeverria Altuna, se mudó a Londres para estudiar la carrera de Neurociencias en la University College London (UCL) en 2014. En 2017, obtuvo la beca de la Caixa para estudios de posgrado, con la cual estudió un Máster en … Irene Echeverria Altuna has been elected the new SRUK/CERU president
London, 10th of July 2023. The Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU) hosted its X International Symposium in London this weekend. The welcome reception took place at The Royal Institution of Great Britain, an iconic place where many renowned researchers such as Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin and Michael Faraday once worked. The event … Interconnection leads to opportunities in research, discussed at the X International Symposium SRUK/CERU
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Oxygen is something as common as breathing — could not have worded it better! However, oxygen is not as simple as you may think. When talking about oxygen, we are also referring to the third-most abundant element in the universe with regards to mass, just right after hydrogen and helium. Oxides, compounds containing at least … Oxygen: life or toxicity generator, a fine balance
I joined SRUK/CERU in 2016 and I am still here, alive and kicking, co-chairing this year’s International Symposium SRUK/CERU! Clearly, the positive things of being part of this Society outweigh the negative ones; otherwise I would not still be here. Nevertheless, the journey has not been a bed of roses, and I am sure other … Volunteering for SRUK/CERU
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CONTENT ONLY IN SPANISH Madrid, 14 de abril de 2023. La Sociedad de Científicos Españoles en Reino Unido (CERU) y la Fundación Ramón Areces han organizado hoy en Madrid la VII edición de la jornada de CienciaUK. En este evento se han analizado los principales efectos que el Brexit está teniendo en el sistema de … Spanish researchers in the United Kingdom ask for the country to be included in the Horizon Europe scheme
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CONTENT ONLY IN SPANISH Londres, 3 de abril de 2023. La Fundación Banco Santander y la Sociedad de Científicos Españoles en Reino Unido (CERU) presentan la octava edición del Premio Talento Emergente CERU 2023. El galardón tiene como objetivo promover el talento de jóvenes investigadores españoles más allá de nuestras fronteras además de contribuir al … The Society of Spanish Researchers in the UK and Banco Santander Foundation present the eight edition of the SRUK/CERU Emerging Talent Award
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