14/05/2026
From 8–12 June, the 2026 edition of the DONES Xcitech School on Science and Technology, jointly organised by IFMIF-DONES and the Universidad de Granada will take place in Granada, Spain. The programme combines two complementary courses:
- AI for High-Impact Science and Engineering: directed by María Ortiz de Zúñiga, focused on emerging AI technologies and their applications in scientific infrastructures, engineering and fusion environments.
- DONES in Depth: directed by Ángel Ibarra, providing an in-depth overview of IFMIF-DONES and the broader fusion ecosystem, including accelerator systems, fusion materials, tritium modelling, liquid metals, safety, industrial development and Big Science infrastructures.
The programme includes contributions from key institutions and organisations in the fusion landscape, including IFMIF-DONES, Fusion for Energy (F4E), CERN, Clean Air Task Force, and several industrial partners linked to the European fusion ecosystem. For the first time, participants will also visit the IFMIF-DONES facilities in Escúzar.
In addition to FuseNet financial support for travel and subsistence for master students, there are two scholarships sponsored by F4E available, and a new “Pilar Aranda” scholarship funded by the University of Granada. The scholarship application deadline is 18 May 2026, while the general registration deadline is 24 May 2026. For more information and registration, please see the website: www.xcitech-school.org.