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📣 Exited to be co-convening a special session at the upcoming Regional Studies Association Conference 2024 in Florence, Italy, June 11 – 14:   https://lnkd.in/eQWMdFE3 [regionalstudies.org] Get in touch for more information 📩 Session Title: Re-centering place in China-Global South engagements (Special Session 02 [regionalstudies.org]) Organizers: Ricardo Reboredo, Metropolitan University Prague Elisa Gambino, University of Manchester Abstract: The study of China’s engagements with countries across the Global South has grown exponentially as a field of inquiry in recent years. Beginning largely as a response to China’s politico-economic internationalization in the context of the Go Out and Belt and Road Initiatives, the field has expanded to include research on large-scale infrastructures and their political/economic/social effects; increasing trade volumes and their significance for global production; the discourses/knowledges that accompany said engagement, and more recently, ongoing transformations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This special session draws inspiration from Doreen Massey's groundbreaking spatial theories and aims to contribute to the field by re-centering place across these diverse contexts and engagements. We view Massey's conceptualization of place - as unbounded, dynamic, and shaped by complex relations - as providing both a fresh lens through which to examine the multifaceted nature of China-Global South relations and as a platform for transdisciplinary collaboration. In embracing Massey’s perspectives, we aim to create new understandings that foreground the way multi-scalar connections (economic, social, political, cultural) between China and the countries of the Global South, are both shaping and being shaped by particularity and place. This session therefore invites contributions exploring possibilities and continuities, lineages and intentionalities, as well as conjunctions and ruptures characterizing China-Global South engagements. We likewise welcome contributions that employ innovative methodologies, or engage with the field in relational manner, conceptualizing places as constituted by distinct lines of connection both to each other and the broader world. Submission: The abstract submission deadline is 30th January 2024. Please note that abstracts (up to 250 words) should be submitted through the conference portal on the RSA website: https://lnkd.in/edMHbHV4 [lounge.regionalstudies.org]   Contact: For further information please contact Ricardo Reboredo (Ricardo.reboredo@mup.cz) or Elisa Gambino (elisa.gambino@manchester.ac.uk).    For further information on RSA Special Sessions please see: https://lnkd.in/eyCXPXK6! [regionalstudies.org]

We're excited to share the newly released 2024 Survey of Recent Open Science Policy Developments. This report highlights the different policy frameworks underpinning open science in different regions of the world. Within the Europe chapter of the Survey, we've witnessed the evolution of a robust policy framework, primarily influenced by EU initiatives that bolster national strategies. This section is a testament to how Europe's approach, focusing on early research access and digital technology integration, can serve as a model for collaborative innovation. Explore the chapter on Europe and see how these developments can inspire and influence global open science practices. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dxR5tihi

Thank you Science Europe for developing hands-on guidance for organisations who are looking to set-up and/or strengthen their #Science4Policy activities. I found it particularly useful that the guidelines provides insights on 📍 Designing & Setting up Science4Policy activities (define institutional mandate, allocate resources etc.) 📍 Operational activities (organise regular Sci4Pol interactions, monitoring of scientific and policy trends etc.) 📍 Long Term activities (establish Sci4Pol networks, develop trainings and staff exchanges) Interesting exchanges and discussions with Joanna Drake Nicola Francesco Dotti Margarida Prado Alessandro Allegra Mari Sundli Tveit on #Science4Policy #ecosystems, including the importance of enabling structures, developing clear career paths, understanding emerging policy needs. Mattia Bonfanti Chloe Elizabeth Hill David Mair Anastasia Deligkiaouri Kristian Krieger Lorenzo Melchor Jenny Turton Tome Sandevski Julie Hollis Julie Dirwimmer Kristiann Allen Kristian Krieger Vid Nukala, PhD. MA. Sissi Knispel de Acosta Andrew Williams Sybille van den Hove Estelle Balian Fronika de Wit Dr Radenka Krsmanović Whiffen Alicia Pérez-Porro, PhD #ToppAdvice #21stcenturyscientists

European Research and Innovation (R&I) Days 2024 The European Commission’s annual flagship research and innovation event brings together policymakers, researchers, stakeholders, and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond through key policy debates, funding and networking opportunities, and dedicated workshops. This fifth edition will take place during the Research and Innovation Week on 20 and 21 March 2024. This year’s EU R&I Days will give you the opportunity to debate how we can make Europe greener, fairer and more competitive under a common narrative: a 40-year journey through the Research and Innovation Framework Programmes. Detials: https://lnkd.in/dC7k3XWC

AI-powered science can produce more and faster results and ensure that Europe remains at the forefront of scientific progress. But how can we accelerate its uptake in European science for the benefit of all? Our 🆕 policy brief on a proposed way forward has just arrived 👉 europa.eu/!kGDqNB

"Mainstreaming Citizen Science in Europe – Status Quo and Future Perspectives" Let's watch the panel discussion live on YouTube! 📆 Wednesday, 03.04.2024, 09:00-10:00 am More info: https://lnkd.in/dAeq2VDF Participants in the panel discussion: ▫ Weitgruber Barbara (Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research) ▫ Dr Susanne Hecker (Chairwoman of the European Citizen Science Association) ▫ Maina Muniafu (Chairman CitSciAfrica) ▫ Dejan Dvorsek (Deputy Head of DG Research & Innovation, EU Commission) Moderation: Christoph Rohrbacher In this panel discussion, the panellists will reflect on the development of citizen science over the last ten years and discuss together how the future of the field could be shaped to promote the mainstreaming of citizen science in Europe and globally.  ➡ How is the future of citizen science seen in Europe and the world? ➡ What role does citizen science play in the current changes taking place around the world? ➡ How is the mainstreaming of citizen science, i.e. the integration of citizen science into existing funding programmes or the awarding of special citizen science funding, viewed? ➡ Are these positive or negative developments? What are the advantages and disadvantages? ➡ How does citizen science fit into new concepts of excellence? ➡ Does citizen science need its own criteria for excellence? ➡ How can the institutionalisation of citizen science (e.g. new infrastructures, new job profiles, long-term funding, embedding citizen science in strategies, etc.) be supported? 

In today’s complex world, scientific research is crucial for making informed policy decisions; requiring trust, commitment and collective engagement. Science Europe has just published new “Guidance on Science for Policy Activities”, to provide practical support for research organisations engaging in #Science4Policy dialogues. Developed in collaboration with Science Europe members, the Guidance presents definitions, principles, actions and examples of existing exchanges between the #policy and #research communities. We hope these guidelines will reinforce science-informed policy-making and support research organisations to become involved in decision-making processes, as we try to find effective solutions to global challenges. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eRk-VSuM 📰

🥼🧪IN SCIENCE WE TRUST🧫 November 10 is World Science Day for Peace and Development. This special day highlights the important role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives. The theme for 2023 is: Building trust in science. The role of science in shaping our collective future can only be fulfilled when there is trust in science. It is trust in science that fuels the development and application of evidence-based solutions to our world’s multifaceted challenges. Trust in science is a complex issue. It affects the way in which scientists operate and the way science is perceived by society. Also, enhancing trust in science strengthens science-based policy decisions and society’s support for their application. 💕🥼🧠We have seen countless examples in how science has changed the world. For more information please check out @unesco #scienceday

On behalf of the ASIS&T EU Chapter, I am pleased to share that we are hosting an online celebration event for the inaugural Best European Paper and Best EU Student Paper Awards on 20th May, 2024, 14:00 - 15:30 UK time (or 9:00 - 10:30 AM, EDT), on Zoom. This event aims to celebrate the winning papers, and also provide a platform for showcasing the outstanding papers nominated for the awards, and the diverse research from Europe. This event will be chaired by an eminent information scientist, Professor Mike Thelwall. Presenting authors include Prof. Jutta Haider, Dr. Stephann Makri, Corina Zappia, Prof. Isto Huvila, and Dr. Muhammet Damar. To read the papers, please visit https://lnkd.in/eQV3ZU58 To register for the event, please scroll down to the bottom of the above link, or visit https://lnkd.in/e26hwyN5 #informationscience #informationmanagement #research

What lies the core of policy-related Foresight work? "Science for policy needs to integrate knowledge from different sources, and this requires building connections and relationships between actors from different scientific disciplines, including across public administrations", says our Deep Dive project lead Leena Sarvaranta, who will discuss this and other ideas today (10 Oct at 11:15, UTC + 1) at the "Science for policy Europe conference". She will introduce a new policy brief "Futures of science for policy in Europe" as part of the "Challenges, trends, and opportunities for the future of Science for Policy in Europe - Inspire room". This is a hybrid event, so last-minute participants can still take part! Join the conference here: https://lnkd.in/e-9XJ2TS The policy brief explores important trends and scenarios for the future of science for policy in Europe and the challenges and opportunities that they present for the development of science for policy ecosystems in the European Union. Against the background of an increasing prominence of science in public debates and an increasing willingness of governments to mobilize scientific advice, the policy brief explores trends that shape the practices and processes of information exchange between knowledge actors and policy-makers with the intention to produce scientifically informed policies in Europe, and frame important challenges and opportunities for science for policy ecosystems in the EU. We have all the background information here: ◾ A short summary as a blog post: https://lnkd.in/eaqJrJ9x ◾ The full Policy Brief: https://lnkd.in/ebcVHSHN ◾ All information about the project: https://lnkd.in/e-n2MmkV ◾ And a summary of the dissemination event where key aspects of the brief were discussed: https://lnkd.in/e-Sz4c3j EU Science, Research and Innovation, Nikos Kastrinos, Totti Könnölä, Weber Matthias, Rene Von schomberg, Albert Bravo-Biosca, European Parliamentary Research Service, Scientific Advice Mechanism, International Science Council, International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA), Nicole Grobert MAE FIMMM FRSC FYAE, Barbara Prainsack