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David M. Smith confirmed for a third term as Director General of IRB

Feb 16th 2026

At a session held on 16 February 2026, the Board of Governors of the Ruđer Bošković Institute (IRB), following consideration of the positive opinion of the Selection Committee and the unanimous decision of the IRB Scientific Council, confirmed a new four-year term for Dr. David M. Smith as Director General of IRB. This confirms continuity in the Institute’s leadership during a period of intensive infrastructure modernisation, strengthened international partnerships, and further connection of science with the needs of the economy and society.

Zagreb hosts Europe’s fusion elite, tackling a key bottleneck in today’s most ambitious energy endeavour

Feb 3rd 2026

This week, Zagreb is at the centre of the European debate on one of fusion energy’s most demanding challenges, how to efficiently manage heat and particle exhaust in future fusion power plants.

In Madrid, the energy future is being shaped: Croatia, led by the Ruđer Bošković Institute, joins the global leaders in fusion

Nov 21st 2025

Today in Madrid, the Multilateral International DONES Agreement (MIDA) was signed, establishing a solid institutional and legal framework for governing the DONES project, an international research mega facility essential for the development of fusion energy.

12th Anniversary of Croatia’s EU Accession: RBI as a Key Driver of EU-Funded Research in Croatia

Jul 1st 2025

From Croatia’s earliest forays into the EU’s research and development programs during the Sixth and Seventh Framework Programmes in 2007, through Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, RBI has consistently ranked as Croatia’s leading scientific institution in both the number and value of awarded projects.

Japan joins Spain and Croatia in the DONES Program

May 21st 2025

With a symbolic laying of the foundation stone in Escúzar, Spain, the construction of the IFMIF-DONES infrastructure has officially begun.

Presentation of career opportunities for young scientists within the DONES project

Sep 30th 2024

We’re thrilled to invite all interested parties, especially young researchers and scientists, to the presentation of career opportunities for young scientists within the DONES project, which will be held on October 2, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the House of Europe (Augusta Cesarca 4, Zagreb).

The DONES Project Spearheaded by Croatia and Spain Paves the Way for Global Fusion Energy Advancements

Mar 15th 2024

In a groundbreaking move for the future of sustainable energy, the DONES Program has emerged as a pivotal player in the construction of next-generation fusion power plants, underscoring the united commitment of Croatia, Spain, and the international community towards advancing fusion technologies and materials.

DONES Steering Committee supports the ramp-up of the IFMIF-DONES international team

Nov 8th 2023

The second DONES Steering Committee, the highest governing body of the DONES Fusion Programme, met in Granada on 26 October to review the progress of the programme, in particular the findings of the panel of independent experts who analysed the current state of the DONES baseline data.

Croatia is a Reliable Partner in Fusion Research

Sep 23rd 2022

The Croatian city of Dubrovnik provided a magnificent setting for the 32nd Symposium on Fusion Technology (SOFT 2022), the most prestigious conference in this field in Europe, hosted by Croatia's Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI).

EUROfusion starts design of demonstration fusion power plant

Jul 11th 2022

The European Consortium for Development of Fusion Energy (EUROfusion) recently celebrated the start of conceptual design activities for Europe's first demonstration fusion power plant DEMO.