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Upcoming Call of EmpoWOMEN for women-led startups for acceleration services
EmpoWOMEN is a collaborative initiative led by Sploro in partnership with Tech Ukraine, Startup Wise Guys, and Business Angels Europe. This project, funded by the European Union...
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Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans
The Horizon 2020-funded project WBC-RRI.NET presents the current state-of-play in relation to the portfolio of activities in a newsletter. WBC-RRI.NET is a project funded by the EU Research and Innovation...
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Developing Gender Equality Plans: POLICY ANSWERS Capacity Building in Albania
Eight research-performing (and funding) organisation profit from the training programme developed under the POLICY ANSWERS Capacity Building Programme for Albania in the drafting of their Gender Equality...
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The project WBC-RRI.NET already entailed a series of mapping exercises and co-creation procedures at regional level, taken place during the first half of the project. The participatory and systematic ...
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[Call Announcement] Call for candidates to develop youth-led research in the Western Balkans
What are the linkages between youth development, gender equality, and social cohesion challenges? Lattanzio KIBS launches a call for candidates to develop youth-led research in Albania, Bosnia and ...
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On 28 November 2022, representatives of the University of Sarajevo participated in the event titled “The Future of Open Science in Bosnia and Herzegovina”, where improvements in the field of Open Science...
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A Call for Submission of Good Practices in Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) from the Western Balkans has been launched by the WBC-RRI.NET project in February 2022 with a deadline for September...
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The WBC-RRI.NET project (Horizon 2020 funded) recently launched a set of recommendations for facilitating the implementation of Open Science (OS) in the region based on the UNESCO recommendations on open...
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The survey is a step towards a manifesto for gender-inclusive STE(A)M education and careers, refering to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
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Venture Capital investment fund invested 100.000,00 EUR in OREA BiH
Fil Rouge Capital, a Venture Capital investment fund invested 100.000,00 EUR in OREA BiH This is the first investment by Fil Rouge Capital in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The primary goal of Fil Rouge Capital...
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EIT Community Water Scarcity is hosting a series of live, interactive training courses with international experts. There are three sessions available on a first come, first serve basis: 13, ...
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Maximum impact: boosting skills in the Western Balkans
On 29 June 2022, the ETF hosted another in its series of Learning Connects discussions. The latest instalment brought an international panel together to discuss Impact investment for skills and societies...
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Pre Announcement of the first Driving Urban Transitions Call
Driving Urban Transitions – Sustainable future for cities Driving Urban Transitions to a Sustainable Future (DUT) is the new programme of JPI Urban Europe starting in 2022. The DUT Partnership steps...
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Results of the 2022 STEM Discovery Campaign
The STEM Discovery Campaign is an annual joint international initiative organised by Scientix that takes place from the beginning of February to the end of April. The campaign brings together and connects...
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Commission presents new European Innovation Agenda to spearhead the new innovation wave
On 5 July 2022, the Commission adopted a New European Innovation Agenda to position Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups. It will help Europe to develop ...
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Mapping of Gender Equality Plans in the Western Balkans
The WBC-RRI.NET project presents one of its latest outcomes: an overview of Gender Equality Plans produced so far by organisations in the region.
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SAVE-THE-DATE: Open Science Communication Conference - OpenSciComm 2022
The "Open Science Communication Conference - OpenSciComm 2022" will take place on November 24/25, 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia. The related calls for sessions, workshops and poster proposals will be published...
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Interview on the WBC-RRI.NET Mapping of the RRI Landscape in the Western Balkans
The WBC-RRI.NET project started with an extensive mapping exercise coordinated by the Greek partner, the South-East European Research Centre. We interviewed Maria Michali (SEERC) about the process and...
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A month dedicated to awareness about citizen science
April was declared to be “Citizen Science Month” in a global initiative. The WBC-RRI.NET project has joined in the promotion, in particular the twitter campaign, as have several other EU projects...
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Co-designing RRI activities in the region: first results of WBC-RRI.NET
The Western Balkans territories participating in the WBC-RRI.NET project are working on co-design of RRI ‘anchor’ initiatives using three different but complementary approaches, which include open workshops...
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Autumn scientific meeting Outline programme timings 10 October: 1215 – 2000 h UTC 11 October: 0900 – 1700 h UTC Keynotes and panellists We’ve an outstanding lineup of seven keynote ...
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[Call Announcement] Call for Transform to Open Science (TOPS) Curriculum Development Team
AGU TOPS is seeking subject matter experts to help develop the TOPS OpenCore curriculum this year. Funding support is available. Deadline is June 15, 2022 (extended from May 25). Purpose of Call ...
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The new EU Standardisation Booster
The brand-new European Standardisation booster started its 24-month journey in April. HSbooster.eu will provide expert services to Research and Innovation (R&I) projects to help them increase impact...
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The European Commission has launched an open consultation on a draft Code of Practice on standardisation for researchers. All interested stakeholders from science, industry and public society are...
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[Call Announcement] EIT Urban Mobility Scale up programme is looking for 12 urban mobility startups
The Scale up programme, financed by EIT Urban Mobility, opened up a call to identify the 12 most promising startups with solutions for sustainable urban mobility. The programme aims ...
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Interview with the WBC-RRI.NET coordinator - Goran Stojanovic, University of Novi Sad
WBC-RRI.NET started in 2021 to promote the concept of Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans. The project is coordinated by the University of Novi Sad, Prof. Goran Stojanovic. We asked...
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[Document Announcement] From research results to innovative solutions
On 24 May 2022 the European Union published a new report on titled "From research results to innovative solutions." Mapping national and regional programmes and initiatives in R&I valorisation : ...
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The Scoping study for supporting the development of a Code of Practice for researchers on standardisation aims to identify elements of good practice for researchers dealing with standards and standardisation...
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THE 14th MEETING OF THE SEEIIST STEERING COMMITTEE HELD ON 4 APRIL 2022 IN THESSALONIKI, GREECE
The 14th meeting of the SEEIIST Intergovernmental Steering Committee (SC) was held on April 4, 2022 in Thessaloniki, Greece. The welcome address was given by representatives of Greece and SEEIIST Steering...
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[Call Announcement] Call for Serbia Ventures Program
The program is designed to incentivize private investors, high net worth individuals and institutions to engage in financing startups with high growth potential by incorporating venture capital funds ...
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The ETF’s Skills for Enterprise Development activity in the Western Balkan countries focuses on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in the agriculture and food sector. It addresses the skills...
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[Event Announcement] Join the Horizon Europe - EU Missions calls 2022 - Virtual brokerage event!
Network of Horizon Europe National Contact Points, Bridge2HE, invites you to participate in the virtual networking event in order to find project partners for the forthcoming calls 2022 in Horizon...
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[Event Announcement] Join the EU Missions info days!
The event will provide specific information on the new Missions’ Work Programme calls, funding opportunities and timelines! The event aims to inform potential applicants about the new topics included...
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[Call Announcement] European Capital of Innovation Awards: 2022 edition kicks off!
On 3 March the European Commission launched today the eighth edition of the European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital).The Awards recognise the role cities play in shaping the local innovation...
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The 2022 journey to award the game changers of European Innovation Procurement has started. The second edition of the European Innovation Procurement Awards (EUIPA) has been launched today by the European...
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[Call Announcement] European Social Innovation Competition: Challenge Prize 2022 edition kicks off!
On 31 March, the European Commission launched the 10th edition of the European Social Innovation Competition (EUSIC) – the Challenge Prize.The EUSIC, supported by the European Innovation Council (EIC) ...
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On 12 April the European Commission launched the 9th edition of the European Social Innovation Competition (EUSIC) Impact Prize. The Impact Prize 2022 recognises the successful outcome...
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MSCA awards €450 million for doctoral programmes
The European Commission (EC) has published the results of the 2021 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call for Doctoral Networks. The European Research Executive Agency (REA) has received 1,076 applications...
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[Call Announcement] Call for Submission of Good Practices in RRI
WBC-RRI.NET is seeking good practices of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) from and for the Western Balkans.
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The TeRRItoria - Horizon 2020 project aims to position regions and local authorities as places for science governance, education, public engagement, ethics, and open access. The Final TeRRItoria...
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[Event Announcement] Public Engagement from the research funders’ perspective
Public engagement is emerging – alongside other RRI dimensions – as a key component in how research funding organisations are working to ensure that research is societally relevant and impactful: an explicit...
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[Event Announcement] Making the case for Public Engagement
Public engagement is a foundational key of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), having a crucial role to play in the establishment of bonds between science and society based on trust, two-way dialogue...
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[Event Announcement] Bottom-up RRI initiatives
Sustainable institutional changes result from a collective effort where both top-down and bottom-up approaches are present and coordinated.
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[Event Announcement] Main considerations to take into account at the start of an RRI project
Transmission of knowledge and lessons from finishing to starting RRI project – what is the ‘new status quo’? what elements of knowledge would starting projects benefit from coming from finishing projects...
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SFIC opinion on "global approach to research and innovation" adopted
The Strategic Forum for International STI cooperation (SFIC) has launched its opinion on the "Global approach to research and innovation - Europe's strategy for international cooperation in a changing...
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"Do no significant harm" principle in Horizon Europe
Making researchers demonstrate their projects will not harm biodiversity or the environment only adds to bureaucratic overheads, say MEPs. According to Science|Business they are threatening to take the...
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Assessing impact on key policy goals
With Horizon Europe now under way, the European Commission and other leading research and innovation (R&I) funders can focus on the collective impact that science and scientists will make to key policy...
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Principles of Research and Innovation (RRI) can act as enablers for the sustainable development of the local R&I systems, enhancing the effectiveness of R&I strategies contributing to the advancement...
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[Event Announcement] ORION Open Science Final Conference
Join the final ORION Open Science Conference on 27-28 September to learn about and discuss achievements and lessons learned throughout the ORION project from 2017 to 2021. The conference is ...
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[Call Announcement] Commission is looking for research proposal evaluators
The European Research Executive Agency, which manages most project proposals submitted under EU calls for research , is looking for those interested in evaluating and monitoring projects to submit...
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[Call Announcement] Call for posters
The SeeRRI poster sessions provide an opportunity to share projects and practices implemented at the territorial level dealing with Responsible Research and Innovation. Posters that share expertise and...
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[Event Announcement] SeeRRI Final Conference - Future of RRI in Europe and beyond
The SeeRRI Final Conference will bring together policymakers, regional stakeholders, researchers, members of SeeRRI and related projects, EU officials, citizens interested in the future of Europe...
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"Declaration of Researchers on Combating Political Clientelism in the Western Balkans"
The conference “Political Clientelism in the Western Balkans” was organized by the Institute for Sociological, Political, and Juridical Research - Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (ISPJR-UKIM...
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The conference “Political Clientelism in the Western Balkans” was organized by the Institute for Sociological, Political, and Juridical Research - Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (ISPJR-UKIM...
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Commission launches open access research publishing platform
Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe grant holders can publish their work on the new platform for free. All papers will be scrutinized by peers and the reviews published too.
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EIT Stakeholder Forum 2020 results published
The results of the EIT Stakeholder Forum 2020 were published today in a report ‘Making Innovation Happen for a Strong and Resilient Europe’.
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[Document Announcement] Assessment of Responsible Innovation: Methods and Practices
The book presents tools for measuring, monitoring, and reporting upon the Responsible Innovation process and the social, environmental, scientific, and economic impacts of innovations. This book aligns...
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[Call Announcement] CERIC Call for Proposals now OPEN
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Commission and Portuguese Presidency announce Social Summit in Porto
Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have invited EU Heads of State or Government, EU institutions, social partners and other key stakeholders...
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[Call Announcement] Joint Call 2020 (MICall20) on digital transformation for green energy transition
The Joint Programming Platform Smart Energy Systems (JPP SES) in collaboration with the global initiative Mission Innovation is pleased to announce the Joint Call 2020 ("MICall20") on digital transformation...
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Better ethical practices for using big data
The EU-funded E-SIDES project gathered together many different industry players who use big data as well as data researchers. It developed a set of guidelines on how to use this data without overstepping...
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The European Commission has today welcomed the agreement between the European Parliament and EU Member States in the Council on Europe's next long-term budget and NextGenerationEU, the temporary recovery...
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[Event Announcement] 27 November 2020: European Researchers’ Night 2020
Learn how research is fighting cancer, combatting diseases and viruses, stopping global warming, working for sustainable development, contributing to Artificial Intelligence-related...
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RISE Supports 137 Young Entrepreneurs in the Western Balkans
The RISE project selected 137 young entrepreneurs gathered in 46 teams coming from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia to develop their social business ideas...
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ATTRACT online conference report: Igniting the deep tech revolution
On 22-23 September 2020, the EU’s ATTRACT project brought its innovation ecosystem together for an online conference. The goal: To help ideas in deep tech get out of the lab and into the marketplace.
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Do tax breaks for R&D actually work? Belgium and Portugal: yes. France: less so, OECD study finds
For years, governments have been dishing out tax breaks to induce companies to invest in research and development – but does it work? Yes, in Belgium and Portugal; not so much in France, according...
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SIT 2020: Europe’s 15 best social entrepreneurs selected
If you can create impact you must. Fifteen finalists have been selected for the 2020 edition of the Social Innovation Tournament, the flagship initiative of the Institute’s Social Programme recognising...
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Announcement of Ljubljana Forum city creation process - 2020 towards 2021
Ljubljana Forum connects over 1.200 international stakeholders involved in urban development, between them mayors and city leaders, the European Investment Bank and representatives of the industry that...
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Commission announces the winners of Horizon Impact Award 2020
The European Commission has announced the winners of the second edition of Horizon Impact Award, a prize dedicated to EU-funded projects that have created societal impact across Europe and beyond. Project...
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[Call Announcement] RISE Open Call to Support Young Social Entrepreneurs
The RISE project is launching its open call for applications for young entrepreneurs from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia to develop their social business...
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RISE: Info Sessions for Young Entrepreneurs
RISE (Regional Incubator for Social Entrepreneurs) aims to enrich the Western Balkan social entrepreneurship ecosystem and enable young people to develop innovative societal solutions thus contributing...
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Explore Responsible Healthcare Ecosystems in Europe with CHERRIES Webinar Series 2020
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This first workshop on the Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) in Belgrade, Serbia, organized by the Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković” University of Belgrade will take place in...
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Tibor Navracsics, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, opened the 8th Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Platform on Education and Training in Belgrade, Serbia. ...
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'Opening the Windows': Re-organising the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
The European Commission’s Directorate General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) has recently been re-structured in order to overcome thematic and bureaucratic silos as well as to fostering sustainable...
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Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI) is organising a BESTPRAC Training School on "Administration of research funding: dealing with several funding sources (for non-university research organisations in inclusiveness...
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Civil Society Forum Belgrade – A New Edition of the Western Balkans Summit Series Forums
The Civil Society Forum Belgrade, as an important CSOs initiative which will serve as a basis for formulating a set of messages that will be communicated at the Western Balkans Paris Summit will be held...
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[CfP] Public online consultation on H2020 ‘SWAFS’ WP 2018-2020
European Commission is organising an open public online consultation to collect views and opinions on the strategy, scope, objectives, and expected impacts of the Horizon 2020 ‘Science with...
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[Event Announcement] Webinar Gender Equality in Research Funding
The European Research Area (ERA) has a priority dedicated to gender equality and gender mainstreaming in research. This has effects on all levels of research and also on research funding in Europe thus...
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Selected forthcoming Calls in H2020 on Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)
Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) is cutting across Horizon 2020, engaging society, integrating the gender and ethical dimensions, ensuring the access to research outcomes and encouraging formal...
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The International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE) is committed to the development of all learners as productive world citizens and leaders for the future. This International Conference will ...
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Launch of the Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) Toolkit
Launch of the Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) Toolkit on 7 March 2016: a wealth of resources to foster not only “the best science in the world, but the best science for the world” RRI Tools...
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EU-wide poll shows public support for responsible research and innovation
A new Eurobarometer survey shows that more than three quarters (77%) of Europeans think that science and technology has a positive influence on society.
