Author Archive for: alleaadmin
Entries by alleaadmin
Reforming Research Assessment: ALLEA Announces Further Support to Its Academies
ALLEA signed today the European Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment and announced in a new statement to further support its Member Academies with developing assessment criteria.
“It Is Really Important for Experts to Know When They Are Helping and When They Are Making Things Worse”
Roger Pielke is Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. He holds degrees in mathematics, public policy and political science. In this interview, he touches upon key dilemmas of today’s expert advice practices for democracy, science communication and climate change.
European Science Organisations Reach Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment
Following a six-month co-creational process involving more than 350 European organisations from over 40 countries, an Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment has been reached and made public today. ALLEA has contributed to the Agreement as part of a core group of 20 research organisations that supported the drafting team throughout the process.
The Global Young Academy Has Launched a Call for New Members
The Global Young Academy (GYA) has launched a call for new members. The deadline for applications is 15 September, 18.00 (6 pm) UTC. Applications are sought from young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for delivering impact.
Call for Applications for Ukrainian Academic Institutions Open
ALLEA has launched a call for applications to support Ukrainian academic institutions affected by the war. The call is part of the second funding line of the European Fund for Displaced Scientists programme, supported by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation. Applications must be submitted by 15 August 2022.
Public Attitudes and Trust in Europe – Analysing Country Level Differences
PERITIA invites researchers, policymakers, and media representatives to the presentation of results from survey data on public attitudes towards national governments, science, and media across six European countries: Germany, the UK, Ireland, Poland, Italy, and Norway.
Transforming Science: Pathways Towards Sustainability and Trustworthiness
The ALLEA symposium ‘Transforming Science: Pathways Towards Sustainability and Trustworthiness’ brought together leading scientists, policymakers and research managers in Brussels to discuss the transformations the scientific system must address to be ready for future crisis after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Patent System Needs Adjustment to Harmonise with Open Science Objectives, European Academies say
A new ALLEA statement examines the current patent system in the context of the ideals and objectives of open science and recommends, among others, the introduction of grace periods in patent applications to make knowledge open as early as possible.
Breakthrough Prize Foundation Partners with ALLEA To Support Scientists Forced to Leave Ukraine
The Breakthrough Prize Foundation announced that it is extending its existing partnership with ALLEA, the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, with a donation of funds to support scientists and scientific institutions impacted by the war in Ukraine.
