UNDARK continues its programme of scientific activities with a new workshop bringing together researchers to discuss some of the key questions at the frontiers of cosmology, astrophysics, and particle physics.

The meeting provides a space for scientific exchange and discussion around the fundamental challenges involved in understanding the dark Universe, from the nature of dark matter and dark energy to their implications for our current picture of the cosmos.

The opening day featured contributions from Alicia and Daniela, whose presentations introduced different perspectives and research approaches to the topics addressed during the workshop. Their talks were followed by discussions among participants, encouraging the exchange of ideas and connections across different areas of research.

The workshop forms part of UNDARK’s broader effort to strengthen scientific collaboration and create opportunities for researchers working across complementary fields to share results, methodologies and new questions.

Through meetings like this, UNDARK – Unravelling the Dark Universe from the Canary Islands Observatories continues to build an interdisciplinary community focused on one of the most compelling challenges in modern physics: understanding the invisible components that shape the evolution and structure of our Universe.

Opening day of the 2nd UNDARK Workshop, “Astrophysical Probes of Dark Sectors Using Gamma-Ray Observations”, on 28 September 2026. 
Alicia López-Oramas (IAC) and Daniela Hadasch (ICE-CSIC) during their respective talks, with participants attending the first scientific sessions of the workshop.