policy
‘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 ...
Building European leadership for the second quantum revolution
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, ensuring that these advanced technologies serve European values and strategic interests? An event on ...
How to address water scarcity in the EU? Interview with STOA study author Maria Kottari
The EU is facing major challenges with increasing water scarcity. That said, there is also some good news: water consumption by households has been decreasing over the last years. This is what green transition and innovation expert Dr. Maria Kottari has found. She authored a new study commissioned by the European Parliament’s Panel on the ...
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Sonia Contera on generative AI in science
Spanish physicist Sonia Contera is professor at the University of Oxford (UK) and specialises in physics at the interface of biology, nanotechnology and information processing. She will be a keynote speaker at the STOA workshop ‘Generative AI and scientific development’ on 29 April 2025. We've heard a lot about how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming ...
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Serge Belongie on generative AI in science
Serge Belongie is professor in machine learning at the University of Copenhagen and Director of the Pioneer Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Denmark. He will be a keynote speaker at the STOA workshop ‘Generative AI and scientific development’ on 29 April 2025. We’ve heard a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) transforming science in recent years. ...
Generative AI in science: What are the challenges and opportunities?
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become an important l scientific tool, yet its accelerating integration creates both opportunities and challenges. A workshop on 29 April 2025, organised by the European Parliament’s Panel on the Future of Science and Technology (STOA), will bring together MEPs, Commission representatives, and leading researchers to explore these tensions and ...
Prof. Roel Vermeulen: ‘Understanding the exposome is key to building a healthier, fairer future’
How does exposure to chemicals, air pollution, stress or noise affect human health over the course of a lifetime? What about the complex interactions between environmental exposures, social determinants of health and genetics? The 'exposome' concept offers a framework for understanding and analyzing this complex reality of our health. The ESMH spoke with Prof. Roel ...
Academic freedom in the EU – defending a pillar of democracy
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 best supported. In the video below you can watch some of the highlights of the ...