The ICCUB member Domènec Espriu was awarded Professor Honoris Causa of the State University of Saint Petersburg. The cerimony took place in 16. September 2014.

Earlier in December 2013 the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Physics of the University of S. Petersburg had proposed Prof. Domènec Espriu as honorary professor for his outstanding contribution to the development of high-energy physics and for his achievements in strengthening EU-Russia cooperation.