Maria Bolevich

ESMH Summer School 2026 - Call for young journalists and content creators - ESMH Are you a young journalist writing about science and technology? Do you have questions about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on newsrooms,

🗓️22-25 June 2026 Brussels:

#ESMHSummerSchool for young journalists on #Science #Communication in the age of #AI

👉You can now apply: wp.me/panTdn-4vj

#SciComm @linagalvez.eu @europeanjournalists.org @wfsj25.bsky.social @stinaborchers.bsky.social @pierregirard.bsky.social @josecepeda.bsky.social

Maria Bolevich: Oncology Communication in the Digital Age – Insights from Marij Hillen - OncoDaily Maria Bolevich: Oncology Communication in the Digital Age – Insights from Marij Hillen / cancer, Maria Bolevich, Marij Hillen, OncoDaily, Oncology

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Seeing the Person Behind the Screen: Supporting Oncology Patients Through Communication in the Digital Age - Communication that matters Insights from Marij Hillen, corresponding author of the study, on how oncologists’ communication supports cancer patients navigating online health information.

Seeing the Person Behind the Screen: Supporting Oncology Patients Through Communication in the Digital Age

Insights from Marij Hillen corresponding author of the study, on how oncologists’ communication supports cancer patients navigating online health information.

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Cover of the EPRS study 'Mapping threats to peace and democracy worldwide: Normandy Index 2025'

The Normandy Index maps threats to #peace & #democracy worldwide

The 2025 results suggest the threat level to peace is at its highest since the index's launch in 2019
👉 link.europa.eu/cnNffm

#CFSP #MSC2026 @munsecconf.bsky.social @masz.bsky.social @hildevautmans.bsky.social @botengam.bsky.social

The Study: Supporting Ukrainian Scientists - Communication that matters A new study reveals which types of support most helped Ukrainian scientists during the war.

The war in #Ukraine displaced thousands of scientists, but the global academic community responded quickly. Scholarships, positions, & initiatives like #ScienceForUkraine made a real difference.
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The changing attitudes of Generation Z towards substance use and risky behaviours - ESMH For approximately 30 years, the Italian National Research Council has partnered with the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) to survey more than 113,800

Article & in-depth interviews:

"The changing attitudes of #GenZ towards #substance use & risky behaviours"

👉 wp.me/panTdn-4us

#drugs #addiction #alcohol #ESPAD #study @lucaarfini.bsky.social @euda.europa.eu @youthstudiesuu.bsky.social @ep-eprs.bsky.social

EPRS plenary at-a-glance on a new action plan against cyberbullying (February 2026)

📱 MEPs debate with the Commission on the new action plan against #cyberbullying, which seeks to protect children & others at risk (people with disabilities, LGBTIQ, etc.)

Read more 👇

#EPlenary @imco.europarl.europa.eu @cschaldemose.bsky.social @syoncourtin.bsky.social @leilachaibi.bsky.social

From Empire to Autocracy: Francisco Balbuena Rivera on Political Psychiatry in Russia - Communication that matters Francisco Balbuena Rivera, PhD and Spanish psychologist, discusses Russian psychiatry’s history, politics, and ethics for Unknown Focus.

Francisco Balbuena Rivera, PhD and Spanish psychologist, discusses Russian psychiatry’s history.

#psychiatry #Russia #humanrights #Ukraine

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🎗️Today is #WorldCancerDay

Let's take a look at Parliament's key contributions to fight cancer (thread)👇

Jun 2020 to Dec 2021 - work of the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA)

📃Documents: www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...

📃Final report: www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/docume...

Understanding Social Media Literacy: A Systematic Review of the Concept and Its Competences Social Media Literacy – As an emerging concept that remains underdeveloped in the literature, it is presented as a relevant framework for understanding how individuals interact with digital platforms. Through a systematic review, the authors aimed to descriptively analyze the main definitions and competences associated with social media literacy. To achieve this, a literature search […]

Social Media Literacy – As an emerging concept that remains underdeveloped in the literature, it is presented as a relevant framework for understanding how individuals interact with digital platforms. Through a systematic review, the authors aimed to descriptively analyze the main definitions and…

📢Save the date: 2 February, 15.00 CET

🎗️ @sant.europarl.europa.eu will mark #WorldCancerDay through an exchange of views with experts on 🇪🇺 past & future actions the fight against cancer

📃Programme: www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...

🎥Watch live: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...

Case Report: Primary HPV-Negative Vaginal Cancer - Communication that matters Primary HPV-negative vaginal cancer is extremely rare, with only 18,000 cases reported globally. This case report highlights the importance of timely biopsy.

Primary HPV-negative vaginal cancer is extremely rare, with only 18,000 cases reported globally. This case report highlights the importance of timely biopsy.
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STOA’s annual lecture: Academic Freedom in the US - ESMH In the past year, tensions between the US administration and many major American universities – apparently revolving around « Diversity, Equity and

📽️New video:

#STOA’s annual lecture on #AcademicFreedom in the US - what are the challenges?

With book author David Rabban @utexaslaw.bsky.social & MEP Ehler

👉 wp.me/panTdn-4td

@linagalvez.eu @ep-eprs.bsky.social @eua.eu @guildeu.bsky.social #EP4AcademicFreedom

In case you missed the very interesting #STOA Annual Lecture on #AcademicFreedom in the US (and the lessons to be learnt for the EU) yesterday:

👉You can still watch the recording: link.europa.eu/D7b4v8

@linagalvez.eu @guildeu.bsky.social @eua.eu

"It's not just about the #environment anymore. It's also about our #health, our security & stability"

- Prof Rockström @pik-potsdam.bsky.social at our #STOAevent on #PlanetaryHealth yesterday

📺Rewatch: link.europa.eu/hTvQQG
✅Interview Dr Vanessa Harris: wp.me/panTdn-4ss

@nicogcasares.bsky.social

Cocaine in Europe: Why cross-sectoral collaboration between security, justice, health, and social care is needed - Communication that matters Scientists warn about the rise in cocaine use in Europe and call for urgent cross-sectoral collaboration to reduce harm.

Scientists warn about the rise in cocaine use in Europe and call for urgent cross-sectoral collaboration to reduce harm. The highest rates of cocaine use are found in Spain (13.3%), the UK (11%), and Denmark (9%).

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Our Engaged project is working with researchers, communities, and policymakers to co-create a national roadmap that supports meaningful public engagement in open research. We invite you to follow our progress and get involved. #OpenResearch #PublicEngagement

Our Engaged project is working with researchers, communities, and policymakers to co-create a national roadmap that supports meaningful public engagement in open research.

We invite you to follow our progress
#OpenResearch #PublicEngagement

Job advert for a 3 year Econ post doc position at Universidad Pablo de Olavide in Sevilla, Spain. Deadline: Jan 23, 2026.

#econsky #econtwitter #econjobmarket #econJMC here is an opportunity to join us in beautiful Sevilla and join the very collegial and research oriented economics group at @pablodeolavide.upo.es 👇👇👇

Giant phantom #jellyfish spotted deep in #Pacific. These rare sea creatures live where the sun doesn't shine.

Link for ore info and a video: www.popsci.com/environment/...

Thanks to the fellowship I had a chance to write this article and people like it.

Unknown Focus 🥳
📊An analysis of data from August 25, 2025, the launch date, to the present shows the following results 👇

People in discussion at a pin board with text promoting upcoming the first negotiation skills online course for scientists in February/March 2026

Are you in a career transition + want support negotiating independence? Do you face tough negotiations + want a more effective approach to manage difficult conversations? Places available in next @embo.org
#Negotiation Skills for Scientists online course: www.embolableadership.org/course/negot...

Meet Cisca Wijmenga, Lodewijk Sandkuil Professor of Human #Genetics and Former Rector Magificus at the University of Groningen | Rijksuniversiteit Groningen #Netherlands as well as EMBO Member: https://www.embo.org/people/creating-safe-spaces/ 🧪 #LifeSciences #research #networking #collaboration

A Family Meal That Almost Cost Lives: The First Cluster of Type C Botulism in Japan - Communication that matters Type C botulism is extremely rare in humans, with only 15 cases reported worldwide, posing a serious risk from contaminated food.

How did a simple family #meal almost turn into a tragedy? 🍗
Vacuum-packed #chicken caused the first family cluster of Type C #botulism in #Japan.
🔬 Only 15 cases worldwide have ever been reported. Quick diagnosis and antitoxin saved lives.
#FoodSafety
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Regulating influencer marketing in the European Union Influencer marketing has become a significant part of the digital economy. Influencers allow brands to reach highly targeted audiences, and their endorsements are often perceived as more authentic tha...

🛍️ Influencer marketing is key in online advertising.

The European Commission wants to address misleading influencer marketing practices in the forthcoming digital fairness act.

Both Parliament and Council will shape the legislation.

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@imco.europarl.europa.eu @annacavazzini.bsky.social

Meet Maria Leptin | EMBO Science Journalism Fellow Maria Bolevich: https://www.embo.org/people/a-journalism-journey-across-europe/ 🧪

More info on the fellowship here:
https://www.embo.org/funding/fellowships-grants-and-career-support/maria-leptin-embo-science-journalism-fellowships/

Congratulations 🎉👏

The best experience in my career. I had the opportunity to learn about everything I was interested in, without any limitations on topics.

100% freedom,
100% trust, and
100% satisfaction.

My new article is about abortion.

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Gracias @aberron.bsky.social por la entrevista!

Cow-Associated Alga Found in Bottlenose Dolphin for the First Time - Unknown Focus Japanese researchers report the first case of P. bovis, an alga previously linked to cows, in a dolphin, highlighting the importance of the One Health approach.

🇯🇵🔬 Japanese scientists have identified, for the first time, a microscopic alga previously linked to disease in cows and humans in a bottlenose #dolphin.

#OneHealth #Science #MarineLife #Health
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Japanese Scientists Report First Human-to-Human Transmission of SFTS Virus - Unknown Focus Japanese scientists confirm the first human-to-human transmission of the SFTS virus, highlighting the importance of protection and prevention.

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