The School will be dedicated to the introduction and in-depth analysis of both theoretical and experimental topics related to chirality, and is intended for both students “just” participating and Ph.D. students taking a final exame that, upon successful completion, yields 6 ECTS credits applicable to any doctoral program. The event will therefore play the dual role of a congress and a school: a place of meeting and discussion between different generations of researchers.

The event is characterized by a very informal and relaxed atmosphere, with classes in the morning and discussions on the terrace/pool in the afternoon, as well as two social excursions to the Aeolian Islands (one tour includes dinner and dancing).

The registration fee is €550 for registrations received by the end of March, and €600 thereafter. Registration is open until June 30th. The fee includes teaching materials, bus from Catania airport to Milazzo + hydrofoil Milazzo-Lipari and return to Catania airport at the end of the school, social events and coffee breaks.

The school assumes the participation of both:

• Students: participants who will attend afternoon classes and take a final exam (grades will be assigned according to the ECTS grading scale). The course includes a total of 24 hours of classes. Passing the final exam will entitle you to the equivalent of 6 ECTS credits in any doctoral program.
• Examiners: Students who are not interested in taking the final exam.

Speakers

• Narcis Avarvari, Université d’Angers, France
• Victor Borovkov, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
• Alessandro D’Urso, University of Catania, Italy
• Adriana Pietropaolo
, Università “Magna Græcia” di Catanzaro, Italy
• Jeanne Crassous, University of Rennes, France
• Karl-Heinz Ernst, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Switzerland
• Nicholas Kotov, University of Michigan, USA
• Magalí Lingenfelder, Basque Center for Materials, Spain
• Simona Collina, University of Pavia, Italy
• Gennaro Pescitelli, University of Pisa, Italy