Exciting News! We’re kicking off the sharing phase for our ECT+ Thesis! Over the coming weeks, you'll get a glimpse into their cutting-edge research, fieldwork experiences, and collaborative projects tackling global environmental challenges. #Ectplus #EeasmusMundus

From the U.S. to Europe, Meagan's #Erasmus journey is more than mobility, it's a mission Through the ECT+ Master program, she’s turning research into impact at the University of Torino, tackling contaminants in wastewater with an innovative 3D hybrid matrixsystem #ectplusresearch

🎓 The 2nd ECT+ Alumni Career Event brought students & alumni together to share career paths, PhD journeys & job insights. Thanks to Prof. Maren Zarragoitia & our amazing alumni for making it a success! Looking forward to next year! 💼🌍 #ECTPlus #CareerPathways #AlumniNetwork

👩‍🔬💥 From Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 to Germany 🇩🇪, Dana Z. is on a mission to fight microplastics using TED-GC-MS! 🔬♻️ Her Erasmus journey took her across European science, culture, and unforgettable memories in one epic adventure! 🌍✨ #ECTplus #erasmusmundus #ectplusresearch

We’re proud to showcase the work of Magali Gendebien, an ECT+ Master student from Belgium, who is investigating the use of hyperspectral imaging to detect and predict toxic metals (iodine, cadmium, arsenic) in sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima). #ErasmusMundus #ectplus

Anthony from Peru, is currently conducting his research in Switzerland under the ECT+ EMJMD program. His project, at Eawag, focuses on the analysis of pesticide risk and macroinvertebrate data in Swiss streams, aiming to explore ecological impacts and environmental gradients.

🌍✨ Big milestone for ECT+ One Health — we just welcomed our 6th cohort as we kick off Year 6! 🚀 Huge thanks to Lizlit C., Adaleta O., and Cohorts 4 & 5 for the warm welcome & insights. 🌎 Nearly 20 countries represented — diversity in action! #ECTplus #OneHealth #ErasmusMundus

Meet Camila del Rosario Linera Canedo from 🇧🇴 Bolivia, currently in Belgium conducting her master’s thesis on the diffusion of micro- and nanoplastics through the mucus barrier and their impact on bioavailability. #ECTPlusResearch #ErasmusMundus

🔬 Meet Bibiana Appolon 🇺🇸, currently in Porto, Portugal, working to optimize phycocyanin extraction for better detection of harmful algae in aquatic systems! 🌊 #ectpusresearch #erasmusmundus

Meet Ashleen Smith from 🇿🇦 South Africa, currently conducting her research in Spain Her work focuses on developing analytical methods to study non-polar organic pollutants, like PAHs, PCBs, and pesticides, and interact with polyamide (PA) microplastics. #ectplusresearch

Carolina Peñúñuri Cantù is conducting her Master thesis on Phaeodactylum tricornutum as a model for marine microalgae tolerance to copper and its bioremediation potential #ectplusresearch #erasmusmundus

Dr. Yamarís Mercedes Mena Cabrera (M.D.) 🇨🇺 is conducting her thesis at Helmholtz Munich, exploring: "The role of endotoxin (LPS) on the respiratory toxicity of PM2.5." #ectplusresearch #erasmusmundus #AirPollution

Meet Winny Sejas from 🇧🇴 Bolivia, contributing to cutting-edge research under the ECT+ program! Her thesis investigates how PET microplastics interact with toxic metals, Cd, Co, Pb, and Sb and whether these plastics act as vectors for metal uptake in fish. #ectplusresearch

Meet Emmanuel Bampoe from #Ghana 🇬🇭, currently conducting his MSc research about Indoor Air Quality in #Belgium 🇧🇪 primary schools as part of the EU-funded #LEARN Project #ECTPlusResearch #ErasmusMundus #LEARNProject

Highlighting an impressive research contribution by Atiya Begum Rifat at CSIC, Spain! Her study focuses on the analysis of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in human serum, aiming to assess health risks in vulnerable groups using advanced analytical methods. #ectplusresearch

Proud to highlight the research of María Inés Rivadeneira Guillem from Ecuador, who carried out her work in Portugal. Her work explored how titanium dioxide nanoparticles interact and transfer in aquatic food chains, helping us better understand their environmental impact. 👏

Meet Marlina Widiyanti from 🇮🇩 Indonesia, who conducted her research in Spain on targeted DNA methylation methods to assess pollutant-induced changes in fish . #ectplusresearch #erasmusmundus

🔬🌍 From Colombia, Angela investigated chemical pollutants in European wastewater using advanced LC-HRMS technology at Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). Her work helps assess environmental risks and improve water safety across Europe. #ectplusresearch

🔬 From Bangladesh to Paris CNRS, Asif Mahmud is uncovering urban environmental history through sediment core analysis! 🌍💊 His research explores drug residues, microbial biomarkers & more to trace pollution and health trends. #ectplusresearch #erasmusmundus #UrbanHealth

Meet Adibia Nathan from Nigeria! Nathan conducted groundbreaking research in Spain, IDAEA-CSIC focused on optimizing sample preparation and ecotoxicological assays using fluvial biofilms as a model community. #ectplusresearch #erasmusmundus