The Maria de Maeztu Unit of Excellence CIEMAT-Particle Physics (MdM-CFP), represented by Dr. Nicanor Colino, participated yesterday 18th October in the kick-off meeting of the new Severo Ochoa and Maria Maeztu Alliance of Excellence (SOMMa). This meeting took place at Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness, was chaired by the Secretary of State for R&D+i, Carmen Vela, and all members of SOMMa attended.

 
SOMMa aims to raise the national and international profile of science in Spain; promote the exchange of knowledge, technology and best practices among its members, the international scientific community and the main stakeholders; cooperating with other research centres in Spain to strengthen the R&D+i system; and having a voice in Spanish and European science policy.

The full press release can be read here.