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Facilities Rental

Hybrid meeting and seminar rooms, technical support and website services for scientific and institutional activities.

Facilities and support

ICMAB offers three rooms equipped for hybrid face-to-face and online meetings, together with a website design and maintenance service for scientific and institutional initiatives.

The rooms include IT and Communication support. Editing and online publication of recorded meetings or events can also be provided as an optional service.

ICMAB Meeting Room

Hybrid meeting room for up to 10 people.

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Seminar Room Matgas

Hybrid seminar room for up to 40 people.

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Carles Miravitlles Auditorium

Hybrid auditorium for up to 70 people.

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Website Design and Maintenance

Website creation, hosting, maintenance and IT support for five years.

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ICMAB Meeting Room

A compact room equipped for hybrid meetings with face-to-face and online participants, with capacity for up to 10 people.

It can be hired for half a day —morning or afternoon— or for a full day.

Equipment
- Videoconference system compatible with most online meeting applications
- Touchscreen with digital blackboard capabilities
- Professional webcam with ×12 and ×18 zoom options
- Computer
- Projector
- Microphones
- Room speakers
Support
- IT support
- Communication support
- Optional editing and online publication of the recorded meeting or event

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Seminar Room Matgas

A large room equipped for hybrid meetings and seminars with face-to-face and online participants, with capacity for up to 40 people.

It can be hired for half a day —morning or afternoon— or for a full day.

Equipment
- Videoconference system compatible with most online meeting applications
- Touchscreen with digital blackboard capabilities
- Professional webcam with ×12 and ×18 zoom options
- Computer
- Projector
- Microphones
- Room speakers
Support
- IT support
- Communication support
- Optional editing and online publication of the recorded meeting or event

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Seminar Room Carles Miravitlles

An auditorium equipped for hybrid meetings and events with face-to-face and online participants, with capacity for up to 70 people.

It can be hired for half a day —morning or afternoon— or for a full day.

Equipment
- Videoconference system compatible with most online meeting applications
- Main projection screen and secondary screen for online participants
- Three professional webcams with ×12, ×18 and ×20 zoom options
- Computer
- Projector
- Microphones
- Room speakers
Support
- IT support
- Communication support
- Optional editing and online publication of the recorded meeting or event

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Website Design and Maintenance

Creation, design and technical support for a new website serving conferences, projects, workshops, seminars, scientific schools, research groups and related initiatives.

The service includes front-end website design, hosting, maintenance and IT support for five years.

Creation and design

Front-end design and creation of a new website.
Hosting and maintenance

Service hosting, maintenance and IT support for five years.

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Pricing

The following rates are reproduced from the former Facilities Rental layout.

ICMAB Meeting Room

Half day · External: 120.89 €
Full day · External: 241.78 €

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Seminar Room Matgas

Half day · External: 241.78 €
Full day · External: 483.57 €

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Seminar Room Carles Miravitlles

Half day · External: 505.06 €
Full day · External: 1,010.11 €

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Website Design & Maintenance

Creation and five-year maintenance
Internal: 533.6 €
External: 4,855.5 €

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Contact and booking

Use the confirmed booking destination once available, or contact the relevant ICMAB staff member directly.

Contact to book a facility

Room hire

Anna May Masnou
Head of Communication and Outreach, ICMAB-CSIC
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Website service

Anna May Masnou
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Albert Moreno
Software Development, ICMAB-CSIC
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Networks & Alliances

Research networks, institutional alliances and scientific partnerships connecting ICMAB with collaborative communities.

Why networks and alliances matter for ICMAB

Scientific progress depends on connections across disciplines, institutions and countries. Participation in research networks and institutional alliances places ICMAB within communities that exchange knowledge, develop shared initiatives and strengthen collaborative research.

These partnerships support ICMAB’s institutional mission while extending the reach of its scientific activity across national and international research ecosystems.

Connect communities

Building relationships across research institutions, scientific disciplines and innovation ecosystems.
Exchange knowledge

Supporting the circulation of expertise, methods and opportunities among scientific communities.
Strengthen collaboration

Creating a stronger framework for shared research initiatives and institutional cooperation.

ICMAB networks, alliances and partnerships

ICMAB is a member of the following research networks, institutional alliances and scientific partnerships. Select a card to visit the corresponding organisation or initiative.

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DYNAMO
EPNOE
FUTURED
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NanoHub
NANOINVENTUM
NFFA
REPLANT
SECPHO
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Institutional contact

For information about ICMAB’s participation in research networks, scientific partnerships and institutional alliances, contact the Institute through the appropriate institutional channel.

Ethics & Research Integrity

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Equality & Diversity

ICMAB-CSIC · ORGANISATION

Equality & Diversity

Institutional action for equal opportunities, inclusion and a safe, respectful research environment.

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

ICMAB works to ensure that everyone can learn, contribute and lead in an environment based on equal opportunities, inclusion and mutual respect.

Equality and diversity are part of institutional quality. They guide how the Institute develops policies, supports its community and integrates inclusive perspectives into research and innovation.

Equal opportunities

Supporting fair participation, professional development and access to decision-making.
Inclusive community

Recognising diversity and promoting a workplace in which every person is respected.
Responsible research

Encouraging the integration of gender and inclusion perspectives into research and innovation.

Action Plan for Equality and Inclusion at ICMAB

Action Plan for Equality and Inclusion (PLA3I)

PLA3I translates ICMAB’s commitment into specific institutional action.

The Action Plan for Equality and Inclusion was developed by the Gender Equality and Diversity Committee and approved by the Institute Board on 14 November 2024.

It establishes actions tailored to ICMAB within—and beyond—the general framework of the CSIC III Equality Plan, positioning the Institute among Spanish research centres pioneering equality and inclusion in a broad sense.

Gender Equality and Diversity Committee

The Committee coordinates institutional work on gender equality, diversity and inclusion at ICMAB.

Established in 2016 within the framework of the Severo Ochoa Excellence Programme, it brings together representatives from research, students, technical staff and administration.

Its work has included actions to strengthen equal opportunities, increase the visibility of women scientists, promote inclusive governance, improve work–life balance and make equality resources accessible to the ICMAB community.

In 2018, ICMAB received the first CSIC Certificate of Equality (Distintivo de Igualdad), recognising the collective involvement of the Institute in equality policies and positive-action measures.

Visit the Committee page

SOMMa EDI Working Group

Institutional participation
Science by Women

Fundación Mujeres por África
AMIT

Institutional membership

A safe and respectful workplace

ICMAB and CSIC maintain zero tolerance for sexual harassment and harassment based on sex, gender or sexual orientation.

Information, confidential reporting channels, training and institutional protocols support prevention, early detection and protection. Raising awareness and reporting inappropriate behaviour are essential to maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace.

ICMAB staff can contact the Equality Committee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

ICMAB zero-tolerance leaflet

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CSIC zero-tolerance leaflet

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General zero-tolerance decalogue

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Why equality in research and innovation?

Equality supports research excellence by allowing all talent to flourish and by improving the relevance of scientific knowledge and innovation.

Inclusive teams and fair opportunities foster creativity, broaden perspectives and strengthen scientific progress. Integrating sex, gender and intersecting dimensions into research design can also produce more robust and socially relevant results.

Women Researchers Report 2025

CSIC Women and Science Committee
She Figures 2025

Infographic
She Figures 2024

European research and innovation report

Equality, diversity and inclusion at CSIC

ICMAB’s work is connected to the wider equality framework of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).

CSIC created its Women and Science Committee in 2002 and its Delegate Committee for Equality in 2011. Equality committees across CSIC institutes help translate institutional policies into everyday practice.

The CSIC III Equality Plan, approved on 1 April 2022, defines 49 actions across seven strategic areas, including work–life balance, professional development and the gender perspective in research content. CSIC also maintains institutional protocols for preventing and addressing workplace and sexual harassment.

Equality structures at CSIC
Good-practice documents
Workplace harassment protocol

Training, awareness and good practices

Courses and webinars help the ICMAB community recognise bias, integrate equality into research and build a respectful working culture.

SEA Gender Equality Course

An introduction to institutional gender-equality practice.

Gender Equality Training Webinar

Training material for awareness and organisational change.

Gender and Science Communication

Guidance for more inclusive and responsible science communication.

Unconscious Gender Bias in Research

Tools to identify and reduce unconscious bias in scientific environments.

Documents and resources

A curated library of institutional plans, protocols, evidence and practical resources retained from the former Equality at ICMAB page.

Plans and institutional documents
Safe-workplace protocols
Gender dimension in research
Evidence and reports
Diversity and inclusion
Bias in scientific careers and publishing
2018 CSIC Certificate of Equality
Networks and institutional initiatives

Latest news about equality and inclusion

News, activities and institutional updates related to equality, diversity and inclusion at ICMAB.

Contact the Equality Committee

The Gender Equality and Diversity Committee provides a contact point for equality, diversity and inclusion matters at ICMAB.

Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona, ICMAB-CSIC
Campus UAB
08193 Bellaterra
Barcelona, Spain

E-mail
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Phone
+34 935 801 853

41.5013,2.1116

ICMAB-CSIC

Scientific Advisory Board

ICMAB-CSIC · ORGANISATION

Scientific Advisory Board

An international committee of recognised experts providing external guidance on ICMAB’s research strategy, scientific progress and future directions.

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SAB Members
Organisation

Independent scientific guidance with an international perspective

The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona is an international committee of renowned experts.

It provides guidance on ICMAB’s research strategy, scientific progress and future directions. Its external perspective helps the Institute assess its scientific activity within an international research and innovation context.

The SAB is distinct from the Scientific Board and the Scientific Executive Board: its role is based on independent external expertise.

Explore SAB responsibilities

Role and responsibilities

The SAB combines strategic guidance, scientific evaluation and an external view of emerging research and innovation priorities.

Research strategy

Provide external guidance on ICMAB’s research strategy and scientific priorities.
Scientific progress

Review scientific progress and contribute a forward-looking perspective on future directions.
Quality and impact

Evaluate the quality and impact of ICMAB’s scientific activities.
Global alignment

Consider alignment with international scientific trends and innovation goals.

Scientific excellence and Severo Ochoa implementation

The Scientific Advisory Board evaluates the quality and impact of ICMAB’s research activity and follows the implementation of the Institute’s Severo Ochoa project.

Its insights support the Institute in strengthening scientific excellence, responding to international developments and connecting research priorities with innovation and technological advancement.

Evaluate

Assess the quality and impact of scientific activity.
Follow implementation

Review progress in the implementation of the Severo Ochoa project.
Guide future directions

Provide expert insight on future research and innovation priorities.

SAB Members

International experts who have served on the Scientific Advisory Board. Use the filter to distinguish the 2016–2022 period from members serving since 2023.

Luis Liz-Marzan

2016–2022

CIC biomaGUNE
Spain

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Natalie Stingelin

2016–2022 · Since 2023

School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
USA

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Rudolf Gross

2016–2022 · Since 2023

Technische Universität München, Physik Department
Germany

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David Larbalestier

2016–2022 · Since 2023

Applied Superconductivity Center, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
USA

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Maurizio Prato

2016–2022

Università di Trieste and CIC biomaGUNE
Italy / Spain

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Elsa Reichmanis

2016–2022 · Since 2023

Lehigh University
USA

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Susan Trolier-McKinstry

2016–2022 · Since 2023

W. M. Keck Smart Materials Integration Laboratory
USA

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Erio Tosatti

2016–2022

Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA)
Italy

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Patrick Couvreur

2016–2022

Laboratoire de Physico-Chimie, Pharmacotechnie et Biopharmacie
France

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Silke Christiansen

2016–2022

Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin Mat & Energie GmbH
Germany

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Judith MacManus-Driscoll

2016–2022

University of Cambridge, Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy
UK

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Jean-Marie Tarascon

2016–2022

Collège de France, Chimie du solide et de l'énergie
France

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Roser Valentí

Since 2023

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
Germany

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Ramón Martínez Máñez

Since 2023

Universitat Politècnica de València
Spain

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Patrik Johansson

Since 2023

Chalmers University of Technology
Sweden

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Bernhard Holzapfel

Since 2023

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Germany

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Carmen Freire

Since 2023

CICECO, Aveiro
Portugal

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