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The Embassy of Brazil in Vienna is pleased to inform that the registration period for the 4th edition of the "São Paulo Innovation and Science Diplomacy School" (InnSciD SP-TWAS 2022) is open until ...
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Stick to Science - An online signature campaign for an open and inclusive European Research Area
The Stick to Science initiative has been set up by the European research community calling for open and barrier-free collaboration among Europe’s research and innovation (R&I) actors, who all share...
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Switzerland to broker €200M science project in the Western Balkans
Bern is boosting science diplomacy as part of a new foreign policy strategy, and is stepping in to help this fractious region get a shared research infrastructure off the drawing board
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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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European Union Science Diplomacy Alliance launched
On 10 June 2021, following the success of the three research and innovation projects on science diplomacy funded under the Horizon 2020 programme, 16 participating institutions have launched the European...
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S4D4C has ended – long live European Union Science Diplomacy!
Although the project "Using Science for/in Diplomacy for Addressing Global Challenges" or short "S4D4C" has officially ended (in April 2021), work on the topic of science diplomacy will continue under...
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[Event Announcement] 9th International Stakeholder Conference (ONLINE)
Priority Area 9 of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) The conference is hosted by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Labour and ...
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Launch of Western Balkans Cultural Cooperation Projects
On 19 May, Commissioner Gabriel took part in the official launch of 13 cultural cooperation projects between the EU and the Western Balkans, where she was joined by Commissioner Várhely. Selected under...
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Berlin Process Summit 2021 to be held in Berlin
The newsportal European Western Balkans reports that the next Berlin Process Summit will be held in Berlin in 2021. The EWB reportedly had an exclusive insight of the draft version of the Chair’s Conclusions...
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[Event Review] - Virtual meeting of the Foreign Ministers participating in the Berlin Process
On Tuesday, 8 June, as part of the Berlin Process, Foreign Minister Maas hosted a virtual meeting with his counterparts from the six Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo...
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[Event Announcement] 1st EuroScience Policy Forum - Sustainable Academia
The 1st EuroScience Policy Forum, with its four partners EuroScience, The Stockholm Trio University Alliance, The Wellcome Trust and the University of Vienna together with the Vienna Science and ...
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Europe's global approach to cooperation in research and innovation:strategic, open, and reciprocal
The Commission adopted a Communication on its Global Approach to Research andInnovation, Europe's strategy for international cooperation in a changing world. With this, the EUaims to take a leading role...
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Science ministers commit to improving research careers in Europe
EU research ministers on Friday committed to enhance the attractiveness of research careers and improve brain circulation in Europe, and are calling on member states and the European Commission to take...
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[Event Announcement] Skopje Economic Forum
The Skopje Economic Forum aims to develop into a high-level meeting of the most influential local and international political, corporate, and intellectual leaders to address pressing challenges facing...
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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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Call for projects: Higher education in the Western Balkans
The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, within its project "Higher education in the Western Balkans" provides support to launch academic cooperation initiatives for institutions and research...
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Book launch: how science can help us build a more resilient Europe
Enhanced data collection, more knowledge sharing and a long-term approach to risk will be key in strengthening Europe’s resilience against future disasters, according to a new book published today by ...
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Strengthening and connecting eco-systems of science for policy across Europe
Are you working at national, regional, and local level in government, parliament, academia or civil society on improving the use of scientific evidence for policy-making? Would you like to learn ...
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Watch the Science|Business conference videos here
The Horizon Europe start, a new international research strategy, EU Presidency plans, epidemic preparedness and more from 3 commissioners, 2 ministers, and many others... all in Science|Business...
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[Event Announcement] S4D4C Final networking meeting: "Save-the-week"
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[Document Announcement] Science Diplomacy in CEI Member States
The study “Science Diplomacy in CEI Member States”, based on data collected in 11 CEI countries, is the first attempt to explore the state and prospects of SD in this broad portion of Europe.
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New European Research Area: Council adopts conclusions
The Council has adopted a set of conclusions on a major overhaul of the European Research Area (ERA) in the years to come. These conclusions, together with the Commission communication entitled "A new...
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Press release On Wednesday 2 December, the Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Platforms on Education and Training & Research and Innovation will bring together key stakeholders...
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WESTERN BALKANS AT THE CROSSROADS Project: ANALYTICAL STUDIES & ARTICLES
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The JRC presents the results of a pilot project that reached out to Europe’s parliaments, regions and cities to gather scientists, policymakers and citizens and work together on today’s big issues.
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Research ministers discuss ERA and sign "Bonn Declaration on Freedom of Scientific Research“
On 20 October 2020, the German EU Council Presidency held an ERA Ministerial Conference in Bonn, in hybrid format. The "Bonn Declaration on Freedom of Scientific Research“ was presented at the conference...
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JRC: Science for policy in the Western Balkans
The JRC has a long history of cooperation in the Western Balkans. The Commission moved one step closer to a formal innovation agenda with the region this month, as it launched an Economic and Investment...
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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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EC Video: Horizon Europe - Become an associated country
The European Commission has published a new video on the benefits of association to Horizon Europe.
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An innovative format gathered top-quality scientific discussion that achieved resounding success among on-site and online participants. Some 2500 people registered for the event; among these, more...
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ESOF2022 Leiden/The Hague: Leiden will be the European city of science in 2022
The EuroScience Open Forum 2022 will be hosted in Leiden/The Hague, Netherlands. Leiden University, the Municipality of Leiden, Leiden Marketing and The Hague Convention Bureau have successfully joined...
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Trieste relaunches the Declaration of Human Duties
The announcement was released at ESOF2020. The initiative is supported by esteemed scholars and Nobel Laureates, including Rita Levi Montalcini. The Trieste Declaration of Human Duties comes to life again...
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Team Europe: latest support in fighting both pandemic and infodemic in the Western Balkans
With medical assistance and economic recovery, the European Union has continued over the last weeks to support the Western Balkans partners to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and provide...
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Leaders from the Western Balkans Six met to agree on bold, practical actions to help the region emerge stronger together from the impact of COVID-19 with greater regional economic development opportunities...
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[Event Announcement] Science is Wonderful! 2020
The online science exhibition will take place online between 22 and 24 September 2020 and is part of the European Research & Innovation Days.
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10 Tips for Researchers: How to achieve impact on policy Science and Policy Handbook
The JRC’s Science for Policy Handbook provides advice on how to bring science to the attention of policy makers.
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10 Tips for Researchers: How to achieve impact on policy
The JRC’s Science for Policy Handbook provides advice on how to bring science to the attention of policy makers.
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[Call Announcement] Apply for : Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament
We are looking for the 6 best applicants from the WB6 National Parliaments, who want to shape the regional and European collaboration by using their knowledge and enthusiasm in applying the best practices...
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The EIT: A strong track record of delivery in the Western Balkans
Since 2018 the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has built and strengthened its core role as Europe’s well-established one-stop-shop for innovation and is becoming a global innovation...
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Science will play a bigger role in policy-making post-COVID, says OECD survey
In an OECD flash survey, scientists, policy makers and the general public say they believe medical and scientific expertise will be more integrated in policy advice following the COVID-19 crisis. The ...
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OECD overview of the COVID-19 crisis in the Western Balkans
The OECD has been working with South East Europe (SEE) since 2000 to ensure peace, stability and prosperity in a region weakened by conflict, but endowed with rich resources and dynamism. Governments, ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic hit the six Western Balkans1(WB6) amidst a reacceleration of economic activity and promising economic outlook for 2020 (EC, 2020). With the rapid spreading of the coronavirus in ...
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The coronavirus pandemic has led to a global crisis, which can ultimately only be dealt with globally. The European Union has therefore put together a package of measures for partner countries to provide...
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This report is a summary of a series of co-creation networking meetings of the European and global scientific, diplomatic and science diplomacy communities, of key outputs from the S4D4C project and input...
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Launch of our European Science Diplomacy Online Course
The course is designed by S4D4C and aims at providing participants with the relevant training, knowledge, and insights necessary to understand and navigate the European science diplomacy interface. ...
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The Ministerial Meeting, supported by the Ministry of Education, University and Research of the Republic of Italy, the Central European Initiative and the Italian National Institute of Oceanography and...
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[Document Announcement] S4D4C policy brief: Towards effective science diplomacy practice
Grand societal challenges require collective action within and across national borders.
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Support Madrid Declaration on Science Diplomacy
It is still possible to show support for the declaration and sign it by sending your name and affiliation to s4d4c@fecyt.es.
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S4D4C upcoming training offer on Science Diplomacy
The project “S4D4C – Using science for/in diplomacy for addressing global challenges” is funded in Horizon 2020 and coordinated by ZSI – Centre for Social Innovation (Vienna/AT). Its goal is to ...
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Open Science Diplomacy to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
The Coronavirus crisis shows us how fragile and sensitive our living environments are. Everywhere taken for granted infrastructures collapse, or it becomes clear that they are insufficiently available...
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Training Materials on Science Diplomacy now available on S4D4C Project website!
The overall aim of S4D4C (“Using Science for/in Diplomacy for addressing global Challenges”) is to support current and future European science diplomacy for the benefit of European capacities, EU foreign...
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The Final Report of the Mutual Learning Exercise on ‘National Strategies and Roadmaps for International Cooperation in R&I’ summarises findings from the workshops, discussions and thematic input papers...
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Berlin Process: What’s next for Western Balkans?
The Berlin Process is now in its second four-year term. Undoubtedly relevant and proving its utility, it continues to be the driver for change in the Balkans and to be catalyst for greater cooperation...
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‘Trieste Declaration on Science’ paves the way for 17 countries in south-east Europe to boost participation in Horizon Europe and strengthen international research cooperation The Ministers of...
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On 10 September 2019, President-elect of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen presented her team and the new structure of the next European Commission. Von der Leyen confirmed the European...
