ICUB invites you to two special one-day events: Microscopic Insights into Advanced Materials and Microscopic Insights into Cultural Heritage

On 11-12 February 2026, the Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB) invites you to two special one-day events

• The Research & Innovation session Microscopic Insights into Advanced Materials – Wednesday, 11 February 2026, Oteteleșanu Mansion, Măgurele
• The Cultural Heritage and Conservation session Microscopic Insights into Cultural Heritage – Thursday, 12 February 2026, National History Museum of Romania – Mihai Viteazul Hall

The first event, the Research & Innovation session Microscopic Insights into Advanced Materials, is a one-day event dedicated to advanced digital microscopy, bringing together researchers and specialists from materials science, nanotechnology and interdisciplinary research.

Topics include:

• Materials science and nanotechnology
• Advanced microscopy and spectroscopy
• Interdisciplinary research and innovation

The event will feature a keynote presentation and live demonstration, followed by discussions on integrating advanced imaging technologies into research activities.

The complete program of the event is available here, while the mandatory pre-registration form can be accessed here.

The second event, the Cultural Heritage and Conservation session Microscopic Insights into Cultural Heritage, is a one-day event dedicated to the dialogue between technology and cultural heritage, exploring how advanced, non-invasive 3D imaging can support conservation and research.

Topics include:

• Microscopy for Heritage Conservation
• Advanced microscopy and museum artefacts
• Technology, Heritage & Future Perspectives

The event will feature applied case studies on heritage objects from museum collections, live demonstrations and professional discussions, bringing together museum professionals, conservators and academics.

The complete program of the event can be accessed here, while the mandatory pre-registration form is available here.

Events are organized by the Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), ArchaeoSciences Platform, the National Museum of Romanian History (MNIR), Hirox Europe and Global Source.