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The researchers from our partner at Jagiellonian University, Wojciech Burek, Rita Hornok, and Natasza Styczynska, examined the choice not to introduce a state of emergency during the #pandemic in Hungary and Poland as examples of #democraticbacksliding. Read the full paper, published in July, here: https://lnkd.in/dckAyg5F Institute of European Studies of the Jagiellonian University, The Centre for European Studies, Jagiellonian University #regroup #pandemicpolitics #covid19research #covid19policy #covid19response #postpandemicpolicy #horizoneu #horizoneurope

Fresh news from the VERITY Project: Poster Publication on Building Trust in Science 🔬 We are thrilled to announce the publication of a groundbreaking poster by the VERITY Project presented by Dr. #Agata #Gurzawska and Dr. Evren Yalaz, Ph.D Yalaz from Trilateral Research. This insightful work was showcased at the 8th World Conference on Research Integrity held from June 2 to 5, 2024, in Athens, Greece. 🔍 About the Poster: The poster delves into the VERITY Project's mission to reshape the ecosystem of #trust in #science. It provides a comprehensive protocol of #recommendations for "Stewards of Trust" to enhance public trust in science. The concept of an "Ecosystem of Trust" is introduced, emphasising the complex interactions and factors influencing societal trust. 🔍 Key Recommendations: - Foster Collaboration: Strengthen the relationship between science and society through active dialogue and partnerships; - Co-create Tools: Develop and validate methods to guide societal trust with the involvement of various stakeholders; - Address Mistrust: Explore the sources and consequences of mistrust in science and implement targeted interventions. Join VERITY while building a stronger, trust-based relationship between science and society 🌟. Read more in our Zenodo page here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dNwSjiKk. #VERITYproject #EUproject #Education #Research #Report #TrustInScience #Stewardsoftrust #Ecosystemoftrust #VERITYPoster #WRCIConference

🎓 Yesterday, Dr. Jamal El Ouahi successfully defended his doctoral thesis at Leiden University. He was supervised by Ludo Waltman and Thomas Franssen. In his dissertation with the title ‘The transformation of science systems in the Middle East and North Africa’, he analyzed the recent transformation of the science systems of the MENA region. 👏 Congratulations, Jamal, well done! 👉 Find out more about Jamal's dissertation in this news piece on our website: https://lnkd.in/gdvbtXAS

Aleksandra Kolakovic Ph.D., Senior Research Associate of the Institute for Political Studies - Institut za političke studije "Together with Sorbonne IV professors Philippe Gelez and Sacha Markovic, in the 2018 to 2022 period, I led two projects that unfolded within the framework of the “Hubert Curien – Pavle Savić” programme." #France #politicalstudies #institute #cordmagazine #cord20years

NIAAA researcher Paule Valery Joseph Ph.D., MBA, CRNP, FAAN answers five questions ranging from research to how she likes to spend her free time. Read more in the NIAAA Spectrum article: https://lnkd.in/gjjBG3SX.

The Initiative for Science in Europe has today transmitted a letter signed by 19 Nobel laureates to Ursula von der Leyen asking you to make research and innovation a prominent and standalone portfolio for the next College of Commissioners. The letter is also endorsed by EASAC President Wim van Saarloos, the President of the European Academy of Sciences, the President of ALLEA – The European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, and the Chair of the Young Academy of Europe, as well as the Secretary General of the League of European Research Universities (LERU). #itsscience #research #EU

Call for Participation: "Lessons Learned: Navigating Experiences from Sino-European Cooperation for Future Global Engagements" 📢 The conference, being held on July 7th and 8th, 2025, at RWTH Aachen University, aims to showcase key findings and raise questions regarding collaborations while drawing lessons from past experiences that could inform future international cooperation in education and research, including with countries beyond China. This event is part of the ENTRANCE project, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (#BMBF). Contributions are particularly, but not exclusively, invited from researchers in the fields of Sinology, East Asian Studies, Political Science, Philosophy/Ethics, and Innovation Research, as well as from universities, research centers, and think tanks through practical reports and discussions. Submissions that critically reflect on how academic cooperation with China is perceived and shaped in Europe today, along with its implications for cooperation with other countries, are encouraged. In this context, the aim is to examine various dimensions, including the legal framework for international partnerships, political and economic considerations, and the risks to the innovative capacity of European research. Please submit your abstracts or proposals (maximum 3000 characters) by December 15, 2024. ❗ Submissions should be sent with the subject "lessons learned from China" via email to entrance@jara.org.

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New Publication: 2024 High Level Workshop: Concluding Statement On 19-20 November, Science Europe Member Organisations gathered in Budapest to address key issues shaping the future of European #research and innovation (R&I). Co-organised with the HUN-REN Headquarters and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) under the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, this high-level event brought together heads of national research funding and performing organisations, policymakers, and researchers. Their discussions highlighted an urgent need for a radical shift in financial investment and policies to strengthen Europe’s scientific knowledge base, ensuring its socio-cultural development and economic competitiveness in a rapidly changing global context. Priorities for Action: 🔹 Guarantee freedom of scientific inquiry as a cornerstone of excellence and innovation. 🔹 Secure institutional autonomy within a clear framework of accountability, based on the principle of freedom of scientific enquiry. 🔹 Improve conditions for researcher mobility to attract and retain talent. 🔹 Increase investment in R&I, with a national target of 3% of GDP and strengthened support through the next EU Framework Programme (FP10). 🔹 Promote reciprocal and open collaboration to tackle global challenges. 🔹 Advance Open Science practices to ensure equitable access to knowledge. This statement offers a blueprint for EU Member States and Science Europe Member Organisations to address the structural barriers and institutional challenges necessary to strengthen Europe’s research ecosystem and contribute to the continent's global competitiveness. Download the statement here: bit.ly/41l4ibB

🏛 The influence of financial and political interests, and competition between researchers and RPOs are the main negative factors that affect Research Integrity and Trust In Science, according to most of the participants of the three Focus Groups that were conducted in Greece. 🔬 The sessions were organised by the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) research team that included Dr. Panagiotis Kavouras, Dr. Eleni Spyrakou, Nicole Sarla (Νικόλ Σαρλά) and Leonidas Ananiadis. Dr. Olga Tzortzatou - Nanopoulou, Prof. Manolis Patiniotis and Prof. Paul Sotiriadis served as co-investigators with Dr. Vasileios Zogopoulos moderating the conversation on the SI Focus Group. ❗ Social Integration proved to be a topic that gathered more diverse views, but even when participants rated it high and even linked it directly with the issue of trust, their recommendations mainly focused on issues of communication and dissemination rather that citizen science. This, most probably, reflects the fact that initiatives, like citizen science, are not still that popular in Greece. 💪 Overall, the Focus Groups were very fruitful, involving engaged participants and in-depth conversations, representative of the local paradigm and peculiarities.  Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking study! 🚀 #GRPOIESIS #TrustInScience