Space debris around planet Earth

Towards a sustainable space economy

The space economy is a rapidly developing sector projected to grow at an average annual rate of 9%, reaching over 1.5 trillion euros by 2035. However, to ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities, it is essential to address their environmental impact on Earth and beyond, from atmospheric emissions to the growing accumulation of space ...

Research and Innovation Summit Shaping the future of EU research policy

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 ...

Jigsaw puzzle pieces on pale green background with icon represents the One Health concept, linking human, animal, environmental health. Ideal for awareness campaigns, educational, presentations

‘One Health’ and the role of science for better policy

As Europe faces overlapping challenges - from public health threats to biodiversity loss and environmental degradation - the need for integrated, evidence-based policymaking has never been clearer. The ‘One Health’ concept, which recognises the interconnection between human, animal and environmental health is now increasingly influencing the way policy is shaped. ‘One Health’ is gaining significant ...

ESMH Summer School – 'Science Communication in the Digital Age'

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) ...

24 June: Opening session, panel in an EP room in Brussels

ESMH Summer School 2025 in a nutshell

From 24 -26 June 2025, young journalists from across Europe came together at the European Parliament in Brussels for the European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) Summer School “Science Communication in the Digital Age”. Over the course of three days, participants engaged in expert panels, seminars, and hands-on workshops exploring the challenges and opportunities of communicating science ...

The ESMH Summer School 2025 kicks off © 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. ...

Science communication in the digital age How to navigate the risks and rewards

Science communication in the digital age: How to navigate the risks and rewards?

The digital revolution and dawn of generative AI are fundamentally reshaping the conditions for science communication and journalism, giving rise to new threats but also new opportunities to improve the reach and accessibility of scientific knowledge. These themes are the focus of the European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) Summer School 'Science Communication in the Digital Age', ...

Science communication beyond the headlines interview with science journalist Kai Kupferschmidt

Science communication beyond the headlines: interview with science journalist Kai Kupferschmidt

This year, on 13 June, the European Science-Media Hub hosted a science communication workshop at the European Youth Event in Strasbourg. We talked to its main speaker: 'Science' magazine journalist Kai Kupferschmidt ahead of the event. He mentions the challenges science journalism is facing and the large presence of mis- and disinformation: “As humans, we’ve ...