From September 7 to 11, 2026, the Heavy Ion Laboratory of the University of Warsaw will host the 26th edition of the AGATA Week and AGATA Collaboration Council meeting.

The event is dedicated to the development and research plans related to the AGATA (Advanced GAmma Tracking Array) spectrometer. It is one of the most advanced gamma ray detection systems in the world. The construction of the AGATA array is based on electrically segmented HPGe crystal technology. This allows for precise reconstruction of the deposited gamma-ray energy. The system uses advanced pulse shape analysis and gamma-ray tracking algorithms (www.agata.org).

The conference is divided into two parts:

• September 7–8: Annual AGATA Collaboration Council (ACC) meeting
• September 9–11: Technical and scientific sessions, during which participants will discuss the technical status of the detector. They will also outline plans for upcoming research campaigns.

Meeting details: https://indico.in2p3.fr/event/37746/

We are proud to announce that Dr Giulia Colucci from the Heavy Ion Laboratory has been among the researchers distinguished with the Rector’s Awards of the University of Warsaw.

A total of 171 researchers received the award, granted for outstanding scientific activity, including research and development work that significantly contributes to the growth and prestige of the University. The award ceremony took place on 5 March at the Kazimierzowski Palace, and a report from the event has been published on the University’s website: https://www.uw.edu.pl/wyroznienia-rektora-wreczone/.

We warmly congratulate all the laureates!