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The ALLEA Madame de Staël Prize 2025 Opens First Call for Nominations 

ALLEA is pleased to announce a call for applications for the next edition of the ALLEA Madame de Staël Prize 2025. The deadline for submissions is September 30. 
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ALLEA Supports Joint Statement Warning that Introducing Directionality in MSCA Would Risk Undermining the Programme’s Success

European research organisations, led by Coimbra Group, EU-LIFE…
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Event Report. 2025 ALLEA General Assembly, ‘Europe and the Arctic: Science and Diplomacy’

A summary of the scientific symposium ‘Europe and the Arctic: Science and Diplomacy’, held as part of the 2025 ALLEA General Assembly, which took place on 3-4 June in Copenhagen, Denmark, kindly hosted by the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters. 
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ALLEA Partnered in “Reimagine Food & Agriculture: A Strategic Summit on the Narratives that Shape our Reality”

Convened by Re-Imagine Europa and held under the patronage of the European Parliament, the summit addressed a pressing question: How can we move beyond polarised debates and outdated narratives to create sustainable, resilient, and competitive food systems?
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ALLEA Welcomes the Young Academy Finland as its 60th Member

ALLEA can now count among its members the Young Academy Finland following recent election by current membership. This addition marks the seventh Young Academy within the ALLEA network.
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ALLEA Responds to Continued Attacks on Academic Freedom in the United States

Today, ALLEA has released a new statement in response to the most recent restrictions imposed by the U.S. Administration on the academic sector, re-affirming the importance of upholding the fundamental principles of academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
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Breakthrough Prize Opens 2026 Public Nominations in Partnership with ALLEA

For the tenth year, the Breakthrough Prize partners with ALLEA to engage the European scientific community and support the nomination process
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How Can We Build a Scientifically Literate Society?

What does it mean to be scientifically literate in today’s world? How can we ensure that young people are not only equipped with knowledge but also with the ethical understanding needed to navigate an increasingly complex, science-driven society?
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ALLEA Stands Up for Science in Solidarity with the U.S. Research Community

Today, as the U.S. research community marches to defend science, ALLEA stands in solidarity with researchers around the world in the effort to safeguard academic freedom and protect the integrity of international research collaboration.
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European Research Community Joins ALLEA in Standing Up for Academic Freedom and Against Recent U.S. Actions

Almost 50 European organisations endorse ALLEA Statement on the threats to academic Freedom from recent actions by the new U.S. administration.
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ALLEA Reaffirms Solidarity with the Ukrainian Science Community After Three Years of War

ALLEA reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with Ukraine’s scholars and scientists and with its academic institutions, as Russia's war of aggression continues into its third year.
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ALLEA Publishes Statement Responding to Recent U.S. Restrictions on Academic Freedom

On 19 February, ALLEA published a new Statement expressing grave concern over recent developments in the U.S. affecting the autonomy of scientific research, including funding freezes and blatant censorship.
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ALLEA Calls for Ethical Safeguards in Research Collaborations with Commercial Entities

In a statement published today, ALLEA, the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, addresses key ethical concerns arising from research collaborations with commercial entities. The statement highlights the need for greater transparency, accountability, and safeguards to ensure that academic research maintains its integrity and serves the public good.
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ALLEA Reaffirms Its Decision to Cease Communication on X and Its Commitment to Tackling Science Disinformation

ALLEA made the decision to discontinue communication on X, formerly known as Twitter, in January 2024, reflecting our careful consideration of the platform's evolving policies and their increasing non-alignment with our mission to support science as a global public good and to promote high ethical standards.
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Maintaining the Autonomy of the ERC: A Cornerstone of Europe’s Research Excellence

Amid the ongoing debate surrounding the leaked European Commission’s communication on the “Competitive Compass for the EU”, ALLEA echoes widespread concerns about potential risks to the European Research Council (ERC)’s autonomy.
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