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The European Commission is pleased to launch this new Science, Research & Innovation account. We look forward to connecting with the community on Bluesky! 🧪

Here you will find:
- EU scientific news
- Horizon Europe funding opportunities
- Innovative EU-supported projects
- Events, tools & resources

30.09.2025 09:05 — 👍 97    🔁 33    💬 11    📌 6

IPCC’s 2023 Synthesis Report shows:

There are tried & tested policy measures that can work to achieve deep emissions reductions & climate resilience if they are scaled up & applied more widely. 

#IPCC #ClimateReport

Explore the findings 👉 bit.ly/SRYRpt23

25.09.2025 06:28 — 👍 18    🔁 9    💬 0    📌 1

In case you missed it...

Yesterday we announced the new 2025 ERC Starting Grant winners. 478 early-career researchers will be pushing the frontiers of science - from cancer and mental health to quantum breakthroughs.

👉 europa.eu/!89nG4M

5 explain what this funding means for their work & careers.👇

05.09.2025 07:09 — 👍 48    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 1

New EU rules adopted today mean better access for qualified researchers to online data gathered by very large online platforms & search engines.

This is important for investigations into systemic risks (e.g illegal content or disinformation).

See 👉 europa.eu/!XHYdGN

02.07.2025 11:01 — 👍 28    🔁 11    💬 1    📌 0

A newly published report highlights the results of Proof of Concept funding between 2014 and 2023.

During this period, 1 731 projects across 30 EU and Associated Countries were supported, with a total investment of €259 million.

👉 buff.ly/y0eEGm7

#ERCPoC #ProofofConcept #EUfunded

14.06.2025 11:30 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

So proud of my team for this work! It was an enormous effort, enjoy the read 👇🙏

07.06.2025 15:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

So proud to say my team did this 👇

Warm thanks to all contributors

04.06.2025 15:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A truly historic evening at the #WHA78: the #PandemicAccord resolution was approved in Committee A with 124 in favour, 0 against and 11 abstentions.

The final step: adoption in plenary tomorrow morning.

My thanks once again to @who.int Member States for choosing to keep the world safer. 🙏

19.05.2025 21:30 — 👍 128    🔁 40    💬 2    📌 7

Today we celebrate #EuropeDay.

European support for researchers has made breakthroughs in genome sequencing and mRNA vaccines possible.

It's spurred the development of cutting edge microchips and even led to the first image of a black hole!

👉 bit.ly/4k6iD1N

09.05.2025 07:01 — 👍 57    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0

Bold blue text reads 'EUROPE the place to grow.' with 'grow.' underlined in green and ending with a green dot. A small European Union flag with yellow stars on a blue background is displayed below the text.

Poster with bold blue text on a yellow background saying 'EUROPE the place to be safe.' The word 'safe.' is underlined in orange. An EU flag is displayed at the bottom.

Poster with bold blue text on an orange background saying 'EUROPE the place to be free.' The word 'free.' is circled in yellow. An EU flag appears at the bottom.

Poster with bold white text on a blue background saying 'EUROPE, our home.' The word 'home.' is underlined in yellow. An EU flag is placed at the bottom.

🇪🇺 United in Diversity. Europe, our home. 🌍

Today, we celebrate the European dream and the values that bring us together.

Europe Day is your day! 💙

Enjoy the feeling with the new digital merch 👉 europa.eu/!VWYmRc

09.05.2025 08:19 — 👍 314    🔁 79    💬 8    📌 15

So thrilled to be selected for the Geneva Science Diplomacy Week 2025, joining a remarkable group of participants to explore the intersection of science, policy, and diplomacy.

#sciencediplomacy #Science4Policy

03.05.2025 08:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

In a new statement, the presidents of @nasonline.org, NAE, and @NAM.edu urge the Trump administration to maintain a welcoming environment for international students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities.

Read: ow.ly/I0X750VLz6c

01.05.2025 20:00 — 👍 14    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0

New Animation! 🌍✨

How can we create just & sustainable futures for people & nature?

The @ipbes.net  #TransformativeChange Assessment explores the deep shifts needed to tackle biodiversity loss.

📺 Watch now: 

26.03.2025 09:14 — 👍 62    🔁 31    💬 0    📌 6

Have you previously received EU research funding?

The Horizon Results Booster offers free, tailor-made services to help you maximise the dissemination and exploitation of your research results 🧪.

Next info session 👉 1 April 2024.

Register 👉 t.co/zqpj6iaBaZ

19.03.2025 08:36 — 👍 21    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0

Do Europeans trust science? New survey says “yes, but” A large majority of Europeans believe in the benefits of science, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey on “European citizens’ knowledge and attitudes towards science and technology”. They…

The latest EU survey shows that Europeans strongly believe in the benefits of science 🧪 , but want research to be more open and aligned with society’s needs.

Discover more here ➡️ https://buff.ly/4hQS67q

#ResearchImpactEU #HorizonMagazine

17.02.2025 08:30 — 👍 52    🔁 8    💬 1    📌 1

Scientists, given more time and flexibility, often stumble upon unexpected discoveries—like Alexander Fleming, who saw a mould had killed the bacteria he was growing, paving the way for antibiotics.

Recent study analysed such findings—more of them than you'd expect.
👉 www.nature.com/articles/d41...

07.02.2025 14:12 — 👍 78    🔁 27    💬 2    📌 2

Europeans strongly support science and technology according to new Eurobarometer survey The latest Eurobarometer survey on ‘European citizens' knowledge and attitudes towards science and technology' released today shows more than 8 in 10 citizens (83%) think that the overall influence of...

What do Europeans think of science and technology?

- 83% believe science and tech have a positive impact,
- 67% say science makes life easier, healthier and more comfortable,
- 58% want to learn more about scientific advances.

Find out more in the new Eurobarometer.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

08.02.2025 14:05 — 👍 168    🔁 56    💬 5    📌 7

Lit light bulb hanging from the ceiling and in sharp focus, with blurred people below, sitting at a table.

How do researchers who are funded by the ERC lend their results some real-world impact? 📈

A new report reveals how a good number commercialise patents, driving innovation across Europe and beyond.

🔗 europa.eu/!x8XNNR

🇪🇺 #FrontierResearch #ResearchImpact #Innovation

12.02.2025 13:05 — 👍 31    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0

Calling early- career #journalists!

Don't miss your chance to apply for a #funded #residency programme, supported by the ERC 👇👇👇

@sciencewriters.org #journalismsky @ksjatmit.bsky.social

14.02.2025 12:03 — 👍 17    🔁 13    💬 1    📌 0

Hello, Bluesky! ☀️

We fund frontier research in Europe—bold ideas, unexpected discoveries and science that shapes the future. So it’s only fitting we’ve landed here. Sorry for being late.

Follow us for updates on ERC funding, research policy, and our grantees' discoveries.

07.02.2025 08:16 — 👍 1131    🔁 380    💬 42    📌 30