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The PAUSE programme, a powerful tool for defending academic freedom
Since 2017, the PAUSE programme has been inviting researchers and artists to France. All of them have one thing in common – they need protection as they can no longer pursue their activities in their country of origin because of war, political persecution or censorship. Supported by the French Ministry... -
Towards a legal definition of academic freedom
Academic freedom is a fundamental right. In many places it is under attack and needs to be safeguarded. The European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) is a staunch defender of academic freedom in the EU. It set up a Forum for Academic Freedom in 2022. In this interview,... -
ESMH Media Review – November 22, 2023
COP28, energy transition and tech platforms: check out the ESMH selection of 17 science and tech news published in the last weeks on the web.
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STOA pairing scheme: when policy makers and scientists work hand in hand
The European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) organised in October a pairing scheme session in collaboration with the European Research Council (ERC). For two days, MEPs and scientists met, discussed and tried to learn from each other. The theme was science-driven... -
Digital immersive technologies and robotics in education
Learning with the help of a social robot... Using virtual reality to understand complex concepts... Digital tools for teaching are becoming increasingly common in classrooms and universities around the world, but what are the risks? Concerns range from privacy and data security to questions on ethics... -
ESMH Media Review – October 04, 2023
Disinformation on social media: check out the ESMH selection of 14 science and tech news published in the last weeks on the web.
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Science-driven solutions for sustainable food
This event, organised by the European Research Council (ERC) and the European Parliament's Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA), will address the critical role of curiosity-driven, frontier research in solving practical challenges in sustainable food production and consumption. 10... -
Challenges and opportunities linked to the use of collaborative industrial robots ('cobots') in Europe
In recent years, the growth of collaborative robots has been significant even if it remains a small market. "Cobots" are not designed to replace humans but to collaborate with them, providing assistance for difficult or arduous tasks. Today, EU companies are leading the way in collaborative robot technology,...
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