Advancing Circular Solutions for Critical Raw Materials
Industrial Symbiosis in the Mineral Sector The FREECOVER project continues to explore innovative approaches to resource efficiency and circular economy through knowledge exchange and dissemination activities. On 17 April 2026, a webinar organised under the LIAISE COST Action focused on Industrial Symbiosis in the Mineral Sector, bringing together experts working on cutting-edge solutions for sustainable […]
FREECOVER Insights from Webinar on Battery Storage and Renewable Energy
As part of its ongoing dissemination and knowledge exchange activities, the FREECOVER project participated in a webinar on “Battery Storage and Renewables” held on 26 March 2026, organised by Community Energy England and Low Carbon Hub. The event was attended by Shariefah Darries from SITES, a partner in the FREECOVER project. The Role of Batteries […]
FREECOVER Masterclass #2 at UAB
From PhD to Research Manager As part of the ongoing secondment activities within the FREECOVER project, a highly engaging masterclass titled “From PhD to Research Manager” was successfully held on 20 March 2026 at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. The session was delivered by Dr. Leonardo Piccinetti, with the participation of Donatella Santoro, both representing […]
Building Europe’s Battery Circularity Ecosystem
FREECOVER Perspective from the BATRAW Event on Building Europe’s Battery Circularity Ecosystem The transition toward electric mobility and renewable energy is accelerating worldwide, bringing new opportunities and challenges related to battery sustainability. On 4 March 2026, the BATRAW event “From Regulation to Practice: Building an EU Industrial Ecosystem for Battery Circularity” took place in Madrid, […]
FREECOVER Seminar at UAB
Highlights Advanced Analytical Chemistry Approaches The seminar, titled “Molecularly Imprinted Polymers in Analytical Chemistry”, took place on February 18, 2026, at the Faculty of Sciences, UAB, and was organized within the department’s academic seminar series for PhD students During the session, Dr. Luaces presented advanced research on molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) and their applications in […]
FREECOVER Secondment
Strengthens EU–Cuba Collaboration on Rare Earth Recycling FREECOVER continues to promote international knowledge exchange through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Staff Exchanges programme with a new secondment hosted at the University of Udine (UNIUD), Italy. Yenisleidy Valdés, researcher from the University of Havana (UH), Cuba, is currently undertaking a research secondment contributing to Work Packages 2 and […]
FREECOVER M13 Meeting at UAB
Advances Green Technologies for Rare Earth Recycling On 23 January 2026, the FREECOVER consortium gathered at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Sala de Juntes – Facultat Ciències, for the Project Month 13 (M13) Meeting, marking a key milestone in the implementation of the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Staff Exchanges (MSCA-SE) project. The meeting focused […]
PRESS RELEASE – No. 5
FREECOVER Holds M13 Project Meeting at UAB to Accelerate Sustainable Rare Earth Recycling Technologies Barcelona, Spain – 23 January 2026 The FREECOVER project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Staff Exchanges (Grant Agreement No. 101182579), successfully held its Month 13 (M13) consortium meeting at the Universitat Autònoma de […]
PRESS RELEASE 4
FREECOVER Hosts International Workshop and Public Science Café at UAB to Advance Sustainable Recovery of Rare Earth Elements Barcelona, Spain – 22 January 2026 The FREECOVER project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges, successfully organised a full-day technical workshop and public Science Café at the […]
FREECOVER Science Café at UAB
Brings Rare Earth Recycling Closer to Society On the evening of 22 January 2026, the FREECOVER project hosted an engaging Science Café at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), creating an open and informal space where researchers, students, and members of the public came together to discuss one of the hidden challenges of the green […]
