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● The Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU) and Fundación Banco Santander announce the tenth edition of the Emerging Talent Award, which recognises the career achievements of young Spanish researchers working in the UK.  ● Applications are open until 30 June 2026 at 23:59 (UK time). The Society of Spanish Researchers in … 11th Edition of the Emerging Talent Award: Supporting Spanish Science in the UK

London, 5 May 2026. The Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU) is pleased to announce that Dr Jorge Català is the recipient of the 2026 Merit Award for his internationally recognised contributions to Spanish and Latin American cultural studies, particularly in the fields of visual culture, comics studies, and memory studies. His … Dr Jorge Català receives the 2026 SRUK/CERU Merit Award

London, 24th November 2025. This Monday, the SRUK/CERU Emerging Talent Award ceremony took place at the Spanish Embassy in London, recognising the outstanding research contributions of Dr Lizana, winner of the 2025 edition. The SRUK/CERU Emerging Talent Award, which this year celebrates its 10th edition, is part of the collaboration between the Society of Spanish … Dr Francisco Jesús Lizana Moral receives the 2025 SRUK/CERU Emerging Talent Award

Science and literature join forces: SRUK/CERU announces the awardees of “Science-me a story”, October 2025 The Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU) announced on October 26th the winners of the 6th edition of the “Science-me a story” competition, during the 3rd SRUK/CERU Science Communication Symposium, held at the Cervantes Institute in Manchester. … 6th Edition of “Science-me a story” Resolution

Manchester, 28th October 2025. The 3rd SRUK/CERU Science Communication Symposium was held in the Cervantes Institute in Manchester during the 25th and 26th of October 2025. Led by Dr Marta Dominguez Prieto, head of the SRUK/CERU Midlands Constituency, Dr Carlos Soler Montes, president of SRUK/CERU, Dr Sara Franco Ortega, vice-president of SRUK/CERU, and in collaboration … SRUK/CERU celebrated the 3rd Science Communication Symposium in Manchester, ”Science Communication in the Age of AI and Knowledge Equity”

London, 18th October 2025. The SRUK/CERU cancer committee celebrated its fourth networking seminar event titled “Niched, Networking and Next-Gen”. The event started with a warm welcome by the co-chairs of the committee: Dr. Ignacio Rodriguez and Dr. Pilar Acedo, highlighting some of the initiatives the SRUK/CERU cancer committee has organised over the past years, opportunities … SRUK/CERU cancer committee celebrates its 4th Research Networking Seminar titled: “Niches, Networking & Next-Gen”

London, 10 October 2025. SRUK/CERU Scientific Committee, chaired by Professor Sonia Antoranz Contera (University of Oxford), assessed fourteen high-calibre applications. According to Professor Antoranz, “the jury was very impressed by the quality of all the applications received in this tenth edition of the Emerging Talent Award, which illustrates the significant contributions of Spanish researchers in … Dr Francisco Jesús Lizana Moral receives the SRUK/CERU Emerging Talent Award 2025

York, 4th July 2025. The Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU) hosted its 12th International Symposium this weekend themed “Facing Challenges” exploring some of the most pressing global research themes such as climate change, human health and the rise in artificial intelligence, as well as other obstacles in the life of researchers, … SRUK/CERU celebrates its 12th International Symposium “Facing Challenges” in York

London, May 20, 2025. As a network of European researchers committed to fostering scientific collaboration between the UK and Spain, the Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU) expresses deep concern regarding the UK Government’s White Paper “Restoring Control over the Immigration System”. Several of the proposed reforms risk undermining the UK’s ability … SRUK/CERU Statement on the UK Government’s 2025 Immigration White Paper

Manchester, April 26th, 2025 The Neuroscience Committee of the Society of Spanish Researchers in the UK (SRUK/CERU) inaugurated yesterday with great success the traveling exhibition “The Art and Legacy of Santiago Ramón y Cajal” in its second city, the first exhibition dedicated to the renowned Nobel Prize in Medicine in the United Kingdom. The event, held … The Society of Spanish Researchers in the UK (SRUK/CERU) inaugurates the first exhibition on Ramón y Cajal in Manchester

London, United Kingdom, March 25, 2025 We welcome the recent discussions about creating an EU-UK Youth Mobility Scheme Agreement and urge the UK government to make this a priority.This scheme would provide young students and researchers diverse opportunities across the EU and the UK, potentially acting as a key instrument in strengthening EU-UK academic and research collaboration, therefore ensuring … CONNECTS-UK Statement On The Discussions Within The UK Parliament About A Potential EU-UK Youth Mobility Scheme Agreement

London, March 22, 2025 The Neuroscience Committee of the Society of Spanish Researchers in the UK (SRUK/CERU) inaugurated yesterday with great success the traveling exhibition “The Art and Legacy of Santiago Ramón y Cajal”, the first dedicated to the renowned Nobel Prize in Medicine in the United Kingdom. The event, held at the Centre for … The Society of Spanish Researchers in the UK (SRUK/CERU) inaugurates the first exhibition on Ramón y Cajal in London

London, UK, March 20, 2025 On January 30, the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee issued a letter to the UK government raising serious concerns about the impact of the current visa system on attracting STEM talent. The Committee highlighted how high upfront visa costs and restrictive policies are deterring international researchers, ultimately weakening … SRUK/CERU Statement on the UK Government’s Response to House of Lords Concerns on Scientist Visas

London, UK. January 29, 2025. The Society of Spanish Researchers in the UK (SRUK/CERU) welcomes the recent announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves regarding a forthcoming review of visa routes for certain highly skilled workers, including scientists. This is a positive development for the community of Spanish and European researchers in the UK, who have long … SRUK/CERU welcomes the UK Government’s review of scientist visas and calls for broader reforms to support international researchers