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Pairing scheme: Bridging science and policy
From climate change to public health crises, the challenges facing Europe today demand decisions grounded in solid scientific evidence. Yet bridging the gap between research and policy-making remains a persistent challenge. For nearly a decade, the European Parliament's Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) has been tackling this through an innovative pairing ...
Empowered by Music in the Age of Innovation
Rapid technological advancements are transforming cultural and creative industries, affecting how music is created, shared and experienced. Digital tools such as AI-assisted composition software, virtual instruments and advanced production platforms give artists new ways to experiment and push creative boundaries. Streaming services and social media have reshaped and democratised distribution, making it easier for musicians ...
Research and innovation for the future: Gender equality driving science, society, and democracy
Women only count for a third of researchers in the European Union. This gender gap isn't just unfair - it limits Europe's capacity to innovate and compete globally. When women are underrepresented in research and innovation, we lose diverse perspectives that could lead to better solutions for society's challenges. This STOA workshop brought together researchers, ...
Long Covid: Current Realities, Future Directions
Long Covid, or post-COVID-19 Condition (PCC), has emerged as one of the most significant public health challenges of our time, affecting an estimated 400 million people worldwide. Five years into the pandemic, while our understanding has deepened, Long Covid continues to impact millions of Europeans with debilitating symptoms that can lead to long-term disability. The ...
ESMH Media Review – September 3, 2025
Artificial intelligence and research, car colours and the environment, EU funding, heatwaves and ageing, and more: check out the ESMH selection of 22 science and tech news items published recently on the web
Research and Innovation Summit: Shaping the future of EU research policy
Europe stands at a pivotal moment for global research and innovation. As international competition intensifies and technological sovereignty becomes ever more crucial, the European Union faces the dual challenge of maintaining scientific excellence while enhancing its strategic autonomy and global competitiveness. To address these challenges, the European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and ...
ESMH Summer School – ‘Science Communication in the Digital Age’
Science journalism is undergoing a profound transformation in the digital era. While new technologies offer exciting possibilities to reach wider audiences, they also come with drawbacks- from spreading disinformation and polarising the public opinion, to eroding trust in science. These challenges have become crucial for science journalists in Europe. The 2025 European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) ...
ESMH Summer School 24-26 June 2025
Young journalists from across Europe gathered in the European Parliament in Brussels on 24-26 June 2025 for the European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) Summer School on ‘Science communication in the digital age’: three days of workshops, seminars and panels with experienced science journalists and experts to learn how to navigate the challenges and opportunities of science communication. Watch the opening and closing sessions online. ...