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...

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...

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....

On Wednesday 4 June from 18:30h until 20h CEST, the high-level STOA-G6 conference ‘Shaping Europe's Future: Research and innovation at the heart of European leadership’ took place in the European Parliament’s library room in Brussels. You can watch the recording online.   The Summit, fully booked, brought...

Quantum computing is at the cutting edge of technological innovation, promising transformative capabilities that could revolutionise fields from cryptography to materials science and artificial intelligence. How can Europe build on its foundational work and secure leadership in the second quantum revolution,...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the scientific landscape, delivering unprecedented breakthroughs but raising profound questions about research integrity and scientific dialogue. AI has become an essential scientific tool, that creates both opportunities and challenges for Europe's research...

Academic freedom is a fundamental EU value that’s under threat. That’s why the European Parliament’s panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) is taking action.   In 2022, STOA launched the Forum for Academic Freedom.   Its annual high-level conference this year brought together academia,...

At this year's STOA's high-level conference 'Perspectives on academic freedom in Europe and beyond', participants and speakers such as European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva explored how academic freedom can be...