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👏 Just released: the Evaluation Study on Excellent Science by the European Commission This study is a part of an interim evaluation of #HorizonEurope and assesses the contribution of HE to excellent science, focusing on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (#MSCA) as well as other parts of Horizon Europe Pillar 1.   🥇 The MSCA remain the Horizon Europe programme which most stimulates the mobility of researchers across countries, both within the EU and beyond. Beyond this, the MSCA provide unique career development opportunities and prospects. 🔎 Some of the Key Findings: 👉 With an overall success rate of just 16% across its funding instruments, the MSCA are a highly attractive and competitive programme under Horizon Europe. 👉 The MSCA continue to successfully attract well-networked organisations with a long-standing tradition of scientific excellence in various fields of research. 👉 However, an additional 6 billion euros would be needed to fund all the unsuccessful high-quality proposals received under MSCA only in 2021 and 2022. This is nearly as much as the EUR 6.6 billion allocated to MSCA for the whole framework programme (2021-2027). 😿 Find out more and read the Executive Summary and Full Study report here: https://lnkd.in/g_zuvFyT

One of our latest publication 📣, Diana Matos, Paulo Cardoso and Etelvina Figueira, in collaboration with Salomé Almeida, explored strategies for controlling late wilt disease 🍄 caused by 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘰𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘥𝘪𝘴 in maize 🌽, which leads to yield losses of up to 70%. The use of agrochemicals may not be a long-term solution due to the fungus's increasing resistance, other strategies, such as biocontrol 🦠, help to control as well as to minimize environmental issues. This work is funded by CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, derived from FCT/MCTES (UIDP/50017/2020 + UIDB/50017/2020 + LA/P/0094/2020) and a doctoral grant (10.54499/2020.07142.BD) awarded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT). If you’re interested, you can read more at: https://lnkd.in/dm2VHBCm. #Latewiltdisease #Fungi #𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘰𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘥𝘪𝘴 #Maize Elsevier CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies Universidade de Aveiro

ICMAB’s most frequent collaborators in 2023 ICMAB researchers work together with many different scientists around the world. International research partnerships are a key factor to improve our collective knowledge. Not only does it allow everybody to share access to different scientific installations and techniques, it also gives research a more diverse viewpoint that ensures every possibility is considered. These are the top 10 countries that ICMAB has collaborated more with during 2023: https://bit.ly/3K7jVcO

👉 Raising awareness about planned financial cuts for research and science in the Netherlands The major financial cuts in research and science, which have been announced in the agreement (hoofdlijnenakkord) between the PVV, VVD, NSC and the BBB are concerning! Scientific knowledge is essential for the major social challenges that lie ahead. That is why scientists in the Netherlands are joining forces. You can raise awareness by sharing this post and check https://lnkd.in/eYAuKaw2 for more information! #onderzoek #wetenschap #laatwetenschapwerken #stopdebezuinigingen #hoofdlijnenakkoord #research #science NFU - Nederlandse Federatie van Universitair Medische Centra

REIA - The Global Rare Earth Industry Association Secretary-General Nabeel Mancheri is leading a delegation of REIA members Pforzheim University, Jozef Stefan Institute and TRADIUM GmbH to participate in an international conference on the rare-earth-elements research and innovation capacity of Türkiye in Ankara, 21 - 22 February 2024. The conference is part of the 'Enhancing The Rare Elements Research and Innovation Capacity of Türkiye Project' co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye. The project aims to establish a national REE supply chain, ensure a secure supply and increase R&D capacity in the REE domain. We hope to see you there! Alparslan Bayraktar, Ph.D. Mehmet Fatih KACIR Prof. Kristina Žužek, PhD, Carlo Burkhardt Jan Giese Frank Meier Spomenka Kobe Patrik Schumacher REEsilience Sait Uysal #rareearths #REEs #supplychain #renewableenergy #greenenergy #innovate #innovation #researchanddevelopment

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) is at the forefront of scientific discoveries and innovation #DSI #SouthAfrica #SouthAfrica30 #Freedom30

📣 TITAN Project EU has published new abstracts! As a component of the Horizon Europe research and innovation initiative by the European Union, multi-actor projects need to produce practical #abstracts. These abstracts, formulated in a standardized layout based on the shared insights of Member States, aim to enhance the recognition and exposure of researchers' involvement in practical, collaborative #innovation efforts. 🔗 You can read more about the abstracts here: https://ow.ly/jXgx50QYzNY #foodscience #foodtechnology

The Public Policy & Governance Research Group, University of Vaasa is energetically dedicating its efforts to #IRSPM2025 by organizing four exciting panels!   P03 explores design-led approaches to renew public management, driving innovation and civic engagement. P19 focuses on public sector reform, comparing strategies to enhance trust and equity. P28 addresses relational management and place-based complexities, emphasizing local solutions for social equity. P36 highlights emerging technologies, opening new avenues for civic participation and sustainability.   We can’t wait for the insightful discussions that will inspire transformative solutions for today’s pressing challenges in public management!

🔬 Tradition Meets Innovation: Prof. Dr. Walter Leitner at the 133rd Society of German Natural Scientists and Physicians (GDNÄ) meeting 🔬 Since its founding in 1822, the Society of German Natural Scientists and Physicians (GDNÄ) has served as a prestigious forum for interdisciplinary scientific exchange in Germany, bringing together pioneers across fields to address key societal challenges. This tradition continued at the last GDNÄ meeting in Potsdam from September 12-15, 2024, with the theme “Science for Tomorrow’s World,” where leading minds discussed the future of science and technology. One of our FSC Speaker, Walter Leitner, Director at the Max-Planck-Institut für Multidisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften and Professor at RWTH Aachen University, gave an inspiring presentation on the pivotal role of chemistry in the global energy transition. His talk explored innovative approaches to sustainable hydrogen and carbon utilization, highlighting advancements that make chemistry central to achieving a low-carbon future. Prof. Leitner's work exemplifies the GDNÄ’s mission of making science accessible and impactful. Whether you’re in policy, industry, or academia, Prof. Leitner’s insights underscore the importance of collaboration in the journey towards sustainable energy solutions. Watch the full presentation here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e_mdbZVQ #Science #GDNÄ #Chemistry #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #Innovation #fsc #fuelscience #rwth

Environmental #evidencesynthesis producers and users - are you going to the Global Evidence Summit in Prague on 10-13 September 2024? Health and social science are increasingly looking to the environmental aspects of their traditional target areas - lots of opportunities!