Communication that connects research and society
Established in 2017, the Communication & Outreach Unit is a strategic unit that promotes ICMAB research and makes its scientific, institutional and social impact visible.
It supports researchers in reaching the public and the media, strengthens ICMAB’s national and international recognition, develops the institute’s online presence, fosters scientific vocations and culture, and improves internal communication.
Its work aligns communication planning with the institute’s mission and supports coherent dissemination across ICMAB, including communication connected with the Severo Ochoa excellence strategy.
Education and science outreach
The Unit connects ICMAB researchers with students, teachers and public audiences through educational programmes, participatory projects and science events.
Programmes for students
- Programa Magnet — Fundació Bofill
- Programa FAIG — Ajuntament de Barcelona
- Un investigador a la teva aula
- Joves i Ciència
- Programa Argó
- Bojos per la Física
- ESCOLAB
Programmes for teachers
- Programa Magnet
- Professors i Ciència
- Seminari Permanent de Física i Química — CESIRE
Public engagement
Activities include YouMaker, Mathereos, The Box Escape Room, Festa de la Ciència Barcelona, Science Week, European Researchers’ Night, the 10alamenos9 Nanoscience Festival, Pint of Science and Madame Châtelet, alongside actions linked to international science days.
Events that strengthen scientific exchange
The Unit supports institutional and community events, including anniversary and end-of-year gatherings, as well as workshops, courses, seminars, school visits and hybrid formats.
Scientific programming includes the Periodical Lecture, invited seminars, workshops linked to the Severo Ochoa programme, and scientific schools and meetings for early-stage researchers.
Resources for research communication
Practical guidance and trusted publication channels can help researchers plan more effective, accessible and evidence-informed communication.
Places to publish
How the Unit can help
Ask for guidance on audiences, channels, visual assets, media coordination, outreach formats and communication planning for research projects and events.