On 17th March, more than 200 people gathered at the University of Mons for a new edition of Researchers’ Tuesday, a scientific poster contest that highlights emerging research and encourages collaboration between institutions. The event is organised alternately by Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France (France) and the University of Mons (Belgium).
Throughout the day, participants presented their work through scientific posters, offering attendees an accessible overview of current research projects across a wide range of disciplines.
The poster sessions provided an opportunity for researchers and doctoral candidates to discuss their work, receive feedback, and connect with colleagues from different fields and institutions. As usual, PhD students from the whole alliance were invited to take part in the event and submit their posters.
Several prizes were awarded during the event to recognise both scientific excellence and creativity.
Best EUNICE poster
The prize for the best EUNICE poster was awarded to Evangelia K. Konstantinou from the University of the Peloponnese, for the poster “Targeting Thyroid Hormone Receptor Alpha with Natural Polyphenols: A Novel Strategy for NAFLD Modulation”.
Best poster in the Humanities & Social Sciences category awarded to a EUNICE PhD student
In each category presented, one poster was chosen as the best poster. The prize for the best poster in the Humanities & Social Sciences category was awarded to Yaiza Santos Díez, from the University of Cantabria, for the poster titled “Business and Human Rights: Limits of the Current International Framework”.
Best poster across all categories
The prize for the best poster across all categories was awarded to Julia De Oliveira Primo, from the University of Mons, for her work “Valorizing Eggshell Biowaste: CaCO3 Determination via TG and Back Titration for Biomedical Application”.
Show Your PhD competition
A highlight of the evening was the Show Your PhD competition, which invites researchers to combine their scientific work with their artistic passions. Participants are encouraged to use a medium of their choice — such as photography, music, illustration, performance or video — to communicate their research in a creative and accessible way.
This year’s Show Your PhD prize was awarded to Valentin Nitelet, from the University of Mons, for his project about the oxidation of chromium in the electric arc furnace in stainless steelmaking. Through a dance performance he demonstrated the movement within the furnace and the link between the different “stakeholders” and parameters that come into play during the process.
By blending scientific rigour with creativity and cross-institutional exchange, Researchers’ Tuesday continues to strengthen ties between researchers while showcasing the diversity and dynamism of research within the EUNICE network. The event once again demonstrated the value of creating spaces where science can be shared, discussed and celebrated across borders.
See you at next year’s edition!
