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Outgoing Chair of the Young Academy of Europe, Katalin Solymosi summarizes in this personal FEBS blog post why she thinks 1) it is useful and important to attend science policy related conferences as early and mid career researchers, 2) why institutional or national support and funding should be available for everyone to attend for such events, 3) why even disciplinary conferences would benefit from such sessions. She summarizes the sessions organized by YAE at #ESOF2022 and #ESOF2024, discusses the fate of EuroScience, and provides examples and advertisement for two upcoming science policy related conferences: the #HamburgScienceSummit of the Körber-Stiftung and the World Science Forum 2024. YAE will be present at both. #WSF

Curious about the intersection of Open Science and Research Assessment? We are excited to share some insights from the recent Swiss Year of Scientometrics lecture and workshop that took place at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne). Elizabeth Gadd delved into the complex relationship between Open Science and Research Assessment. Her thought-provoking lecture highlighted the challenges and opportunities in incentivising openness in research. 👉 Check out the blog post for a deep dive into the topic: https://lnkd.in/eY6MdEQs Our other blog post provides an insight into the discussions of the 3rd workshop on Research Assessment and Open Science. Read how participants from different disciplines discuss the challenges and opportunities of Open Science and envision the development of metrics for research assessment. Learn more about the findings from this workshop and be part of the further discussions in the upcoming SYoS events: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRC9YsaX #SwissYearOfScientometrics #SYoS #OpenScience #ResearchAssessment #scientometrics #research

ooh this is interesting, I've been saying for years, nay decades (which is worrying), that the research system wont be as good as it can be if we ignore the non-academics, the support staff, the admin and management teams, the PPI workforce (!). Having read the blog I now want to read the book!

Deadline 1 April: The FNR is pleased to announce the call for the 9th edition of Spotlight on Young Researchers, where we shine a spotlight on people across the globe with a connection to Luxembourg, who are early in their research careers. ➡️ Through Spotlight on Young Researchers, PhDs, junior postdocs and lab technicians have the chance to draw attention their research and why it is important. ➡️ Stories will be published as a feature, with the option of an accompanying video. ➡️ Since 2023, Spotlight on Young Researchers has also been open to lab assistants and technicians, don’t hesitate to participate! https://lnkd.in/eN4Ra5ns University of Luxembourg; Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST); Luxembourg Institute of Health; Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER); LNS - Laboratoire national de santé; Musée national d'histoire naturelle Luxembourg; Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) - University of Luxembourg; SnT, Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust; Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) - University of Luxembourg

💡New Insights about EOSC and Open Science from Slovakia! In a recent interview facilitated through the EOSC Focus project, Anna Krivjanská, Head of the Department of International Cooperation at the Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information (SCSTI), shared her insights about the future of EOSC in Slovakia. 🔎 CVTI SR, a Mandated Organisation in the EOSC Association, has been Slovakia’s national reference point for Open Science, providing services, courses, and events and promoting open access, open publishing, and open data. 🤝 Engaging National Stakeholders: CVTI SR collaborates with national stakeholders to promote EOSC and the added value of its development. Through events and initiatives, they facilitate discussions and raise awareness about Open Science among researchers and policymakers.  🛎️Challenges and Priorities: Funding remains challenging, but CVTI SR emphasizes increasing involvement in EU Science, Research and Innovation, (European Commission), Horizon Europe projects, and expanding the national infrastructure for Open Science.  🌟Best Practices: CVTI SR highlights successful examples like the National Genomic Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and its extension to other respiratory pathogens, along with the development of accredited courses such as "Open Science in Practice," supporting researchers in preparing data management plans.  🔭 Vision for EOSC: CVTI SR aims to explore suitable governance models for EOSC, contributing to its growth and success. They are preparing a proposal for structural funds to build local nodes at key universities and research institutes in Slovakia, making them interoperable with the main infrastructure. As stated by Anna: “We need to engage our communities and policymakers, explain the goals and benefits of EOSC to them, and incorporate Open Science into national policies and funding calls." https://lnkd.in/dC5S7734 #EOSC #EUFunding #EUResearchArea

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION TO REVISE GRANT REVIEW CRITERIA TO FOCUS ON 'SOCIETAL BENEFITS' Learn about the U.S. National Science Foundation's (NSF) proposed changes to its grant review process, including renaming the "broader impacts" criterion to "societal benefits" to emphasize research contributions to society. Stay updated on efforts to enhance the societal relevance of scientific research. https://lnkd.in/d72FY9EC

ECRs are important stakeholders leading efforts to catalyse systemic change in research culture and practice! This paper summarises the outputs from a virtual unconventional conference (unconference), which brought together 54 invited experts from 20 countries with extensive experience in ECR initiatives designed to improve the culture and practice of science. https://loom.ly/-0K_oQc

We are excited to invite new Student, Associate, or Full Memberships in the Society for Scientific Exploration (SSE)—a community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge and fostering innovative research since 1982. And we invite you to renew if your membership has lapsed. As a member, you’ll support the publication of cutting-edge research in anomalistics and frontier science, as well as have access to special events and a network of like-minded professionals who share your passion for exploration. Why join SSE? Engage with Pioneering Research: Access groundbreaking studies and advancements in various scientific fields via our platinum open access, Journal of Scientific Exploration. This is the only peer-reviewed journal devoted to interdisciplinary studies and citizen science works that bridge various topics in frontier science like parapsychology, #UAPs, #bioenergy & #healing phenomena, #cosmology & new #physics models, #consciousness studies, #cryptozoology, and maverick #anthropology & history. Connect with Experts: Network with leading scientists and authors from around the globe. Participate in Special Events: Attend conferences, online seminars, and workshops designed to spark collaboration and inspiration. And by joining before August 31st your membership fee will do even more good, as all new memberships will be generously matched by an anonymous donor: https://lnkd.in/g4Fe7bBT Please act now and unite with a movement that challenges conventional wisdom and explores new frontiers in science. We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant community of influential explorers! James Houran, Ph.D. Interim-President, SSE #anomalistics #frontierscience #science #exploration #parapsychology #scientificresearch #nonprofit #innovation #psychic #scientificresearch #reality #mindmatter #dreams #clairvoyance #precognition #synchronicity #spacetime #medicine #ufo #neardeathexperience #remoteviewing

In 2016, I submitted to the DFG an 11-page proposal that had a very high impact on my scientific career. The grant included approximately 1.3 million €, allowing me to fund four PhD students as well as acquire scientific equipment. Today I am submitting a 12-page report, summarizing the most relevant results we obtained. We really learned a lot regarding the fabrication of multi-functional surfaces. In total, we were able to publish 26 peer-reviewed journal papers, 28 proceedings papers, and we presented our results at different national and international conferences with 78 contributions. Without exaggerating, the Reinhart-Koselleck (*) program of the DFG is the best funding instrument I have seen in my scientific career. Why? Because you get total freedom for research, because there are only two reports you have to present (each with 12 pages) and because you have time to focus on the work you have to do and not on administrative issues. In other words, I felt that the DFG trusted me to do the work I had to do. We need more similar programs in Germany as well as in the EU. We need to have time to focus on new innovations that will drive industry to success. It is insane the amount of time we use for writing never-ending reports and forms that nobody will read. If we manage to change (a little) Germany's scientific system to make it less complex and bureaucratic, we will see an explosion in productivity. This will increase the position of our universities in international rankings, enable us to offer better courses to our students, and drive greater innovation. Just because we will get more time for the things that are really important. We do not need more founding, just to use it more efficiently. Thanks to all PhD and undergraduate students that participated in this project! Felix Bouchard, Sascha Teutoburg-Weiss, Mikhael El-Khoury, Stephan Milles, Rafael Kern, Juan Britos, Yuqi Li, Leonard Günther, Johannes Dahms, Franz Keller, Mario Goltz, Cecilia Mulone, Christoph Fischer, Yasmin Bouraoui, and Franziska Spitz. (*) Reinhart Koselleck (23 April 1923 – 3 February 2006) was a German historian. He is widely considered to be one of the most important historians of the 20th century. Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation #ReinhartKoselleck

Open Science NL brought optimism and excitement to the Dutch scientific community. At last, we would be able to accelerate progress towards transforming the way science is carried out. Unfortunately, the Dutch Government has decided to halve the budget. Open Science is a technical change, as well as a cultural change, in the way science is communicated. The ultimate goal is to accelerate scientific discoveries, using technologies of the twenty-first century to address today’s societal challenges. Without Open Science we’re wasting time and money. The infrastructure, tools, and support that are needed to effect the widespread changes necessary can only be delivered by working across disciplines and at institutional, national, and global levels. The Netherlands has excelled in the kind of coordinated effort that is needed to make this shift, and a relatively small level of funding can bring about massive efficiencies and progress. The Thematic Digital Competence Centre for the Natural and Engineering Sciences has a role in contributing to these changes and regards Open Science NL as a vital partner in coordinating and supporting these efforts. Open Science can boost the investment in science many times over. We will look back in future and never wonder why we bothered, only why it took so long. https://lnkd.in/eGudwWEd