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How we can build more attractive and sustainable careers in #research and more effective and positive research cultures? Join Science Europe on 4 November between 14:00 and 17:30 CET to discuss: ✅ The common and different expectations for careers in research from the research community, academia and policy makers ✅ Opportunities for positive action that exist based on these expectations ✅ Existing good practice examples from within and outside of academia The discussions will be part of a broader project to co-create new ideas to address the many well-documented challenges that the research sector faces. Come and share your views on careers in research! Find out more and register here: bit.ly/47SxKa8 #ResearchCulture #ResearchCareers

Science Europe, in collaboration with key research and innovation organisations, has signed a joint statement calling for enhanced support and recognition for the #MSCA programme. The MSCA is crucial for developing talent and advancing Europe's research capacity through mobility, training, and international collaboration. Despite its significant contributions to #EuropeanResearch and #Innovation, the programme is notably absent from Mario Draghi’s report and the Mission Letters for the proposed Executive Vice-President for People, Skills and Preparedness, and Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation. Our joint statement urges the European Commission, European Parliament, and the Council of the European Union to: 💶 Increase the MSCA budget 🧪 Preserve its bottom-up research approach We strongly believe that supporting MSCA’s to achieve its full potential is key to maintaining Europe's competitiveness and bolstering the capabilities of world-class research. 🔗 Read the full statement: https://lnkd.in/ewwbdzzs Signatories include: Science Europe, Aurora Universities , CESAER, Coimbra Group, The European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO), EuroTech Universities Alliance, EU-LIFE, The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, Initiative for Science in Europe, League of European Research Universities (LERU), Marie Curie Alumni Association, and YERUN - Young European Research Universities.

Organised by the Research Matters Campaign, join the livestream this afternoon from 15.45 discussing why its crucial to make ambitious investment in #research and #innovation in the next EU budget. With: Enrico Letta,  former Prime Minister of Italy and President of the Jacques Delors Institute Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC) Christian Ehler MEP, Rapporteur for Horizon Europe Pascal Metivier, Head of Research at Syensqo 📽️ https://lnkd.in/e-XSzW_B #ResearchMatters | #FP1O | #HorizonEurope

🎥 💻 🗣 Join us for a webinar on 23 October at 14.00 CEST, as we launch the Science Europe member survey report on #OpenScience and #ResearchAssessment! This report is the result of comprehensive survey exploring the roles of research funding and performing organisations in advancing open science. It highlights the strategic approaches taken by our members, and their activities in research assessment, monitoring, and evidence-gathering. The webinar will feature: ✅ Presentation of the survey results by Bregt Saenen and James Morris (Science Europe) ✅ Reflections from Sean Sapcariu (Luxembourg National Research Fund), Jolanta Sinkuniene (Research Council of Lithuania), and Agnes Ponsati (Spanish National Research Council) ✅ Q&A session with participants We want to hear your views on the future of open science and research assessment reform! Come and join us by registering here: https://lnkd.in/e6vJP99X

🎥 💻 🗣 Join us for a webinar on 23 October at 14.00 CEST, as we launch the Science Europe member survey report on #OpenScience and #ResearchAssessment! This report is the result of comprehensive survey exploring the roles of research funding and performing organisations in advancing open science. It highlights the strategic approaches taken by our members, and their activities in research assessment, monitoring, and evidence-gathering. The webinar will feature: ✅ Presentation of the survey results by Bregt Saenen and James Morris (Science Europe) ✅ Reflections from Sean Sapcariu (Luxembourg National Research Fund), Jolanta Sinkuniene (Research Council of Lithuania), and Agnes Ponsati (Spanish National Research Council) ✅ Q&A session with participants We want to hear your views on the future of open science and research assessment reform! Come and join us by registering here: https://lnkd.in/e6vJP99X

🌍 Announcement: global consultation on Diamond #OpenAccess! UNESCO has launched a global consultation on #DiamondOA, and is inviting all research organisations and stakeholders to contribute their insights through this important survey. Your participation will help shape the future of a global collaborative framework for Diamond OA. 🗣 The survey is available in multiple languages: English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Please share it with others in the global Diamond OA community. ✍ Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/ebcFBGkW The findings will be presented at the 2nd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access in Cape Town this December, as we work toward launching a global framework in 2025. A special thanks to Science Europe, cOAlition S, OPERAS Research Infrastructure, ANR, the French National Research Agency, and their partners for driving this initiative forward in collaboration with UNESCO.

In his comprehensive analysis, Mario Draghi highlights the urgent need for the EU to enhance its global standing by significantly boosting research and innovation (R&I) funding. The report emphasises meeting the EU's longstanding commitment to 3% GDP spending for R&D and calls for transparent, inclusive funding processes. At Science Europe, we fully support these recommendations. Increasing R&D funding is crucial to ensuring the EU’s competitiveness and innovation capacity. A balanced approach that supports industrial competitiveness while addressing climate change, environmental protection, and social well-being is key to our future success. #ResearchAndInnovation #EUCompetitiveness #ScienceEurope #MarioDraghi #Innovation #Sustainability #ResearchFunding

🌍 Announcement: global consultation on Diamond #OpenAccess! UNESCO has launched a global consultation on #DiamondOA, and is inviting all research organisations and stakeholders to contribute their insights through this important survey. Your participation will help shape the future of a global collaborative framework for Diamond OA. 🗣 The survey is available in multiple languages: English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Please share it with others in the global Diamond OA community. ✍ Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/ebcFBGkW The findings will be presented at the 2nd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access in Cape Town this December, as we work toward launching a global framework in 2025. A special thanks to Science Europe, cOAlition S, OPERAS Research Infrastructure, ANR, the French National Research Agency, and their partners for driving this initiative forward in collaboration with UNESCO.

In an ever more closely connected world, we need to work together across borders to address global challenges like climate change, public health crises, and inequality. We need to build international partnerships that are based on reciprocity and equity to have real impact. This was the theme of the session that Science Europe and Norges forskningsråd organised yesterday at the Science Summit 2024 Summit during the 79th #UNGA. It brought together a panel of experts from around the world to discuss the barriers to reciprocity and potential solutions. The following key points were raised: ✅ Around 90% of researchers and funding for research are concentrated in G20 countries. This leaves many developing nations sidelined in global scientific advancements, perpetuates the gap between countries, and stifles the innovation we need to address global problems. ✅ Scientific collaboration between governments is often viewed as a zero-sum game, which discourages open collaboration. A growing emphasis on research security compounds this challenge. ✅ A core element of successful partnerships is trust. This must be built with a clear understanding of the power dynamics at play. ✅ We need to foster inclusive and reciprocal partnerships that allow researchers from lower-income countries to take the lead in areas where they have unique expertise. This will promote a more balanced exchange of knowledge. ✅ To prioritise research that directly addresses the needs of local communities while contributing to global knowledge, we need to change how research success is measured. Societal impact needs to be taken into account, instead of relying on academic outputs only. ✅ Stronger international frameworks are necessary to encourage equitable collaboration and to ensure that the benefits of scientific advances are distributed fairly. This should build on the work of organisations such as the Global Research Council and UNESCO. Science Europe and the Research Council of Norway would like to thank Mari Sundli Tveit, Declan Kirrane, Alejandro Adem, Matthias Koenig, Tolullah Oni, Claudia Romano, Jacqueline Ottmann, Dr Dorothy Ngila, Gabriela Ramos, Thandi Mgwebi, Amna Baloch, Osamu Kobayashi, Gagandeep Kang, Eduardo Ortega-Barria, pushkar sharma, Prue Williams and Francisco Javier Moreno Fuentes for their excellent contributions and input to the discussions. The full outcomes of the session will be published on Science Europe’s website in the coming weeks.

🚀 What’s next for #OpenScience? This week, Science Europe members are meeting in Brussels to discuss the results of a comprehensive survey on how they’re advancing open science and contributing to a more open research culture. We’ll be focusing on: ✅ Strategic approaches to open science ✅ Open science in #ResearchAssessment ✅ Open science monitoring ✅ Evidence gathering for open science These results will shape our work in 2025, driving mutual learning, policy alignment, and strengthening the impact of open science in #SciencePolicy and #ResearchInnovation discussions. Our goal is to develop strategic recommendations to help research funding and performing organisations move open science forward. Stay tuned for the launch of our survey report during International #OpenAccess Week in October, where we’ll present the results at a special webinar. Big thanks to my colleague James Morris for co-leading this initiative, and to our working group chairs Maria Cruz (NWO), Sean Sapcariu (FNR), and Jolanta Sinkuniene (LMT) for their support!