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We promote colloid and interface research across disciplines. We offer forums for inspiring exchange and international networking.

We place particular emphasis on the promotion of young researchers. In this way, we create conditions for developing sustainable solutions that benefit society.

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2026

21th Zsigmondy Colloquium

The 21st Zsigmondy Colloquium, entitled “Characterization tools for particle systems and their functional assemblies,” will take place in Erlangen from March 16 to 18 and is being organized by Nicolas Vogel, Johannes Walter, and Robin N. Klupp Taylor. The Zsigmondy Colloquium is aimed at early-career scientists before and after their doctorates in the field of colloid, surface, and interface sciences.

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We award prizes for outstanding achievements in colloid science.