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Academia Europaea is delighted to announce the award of the 2025 Erasmus Medal to Professor László Lovász MAE, mathematician, past Academic Director of our Budapest Knowledge Hub and former President of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences: www.ae-info.org

Enhancing Neuroglia Function: A Promising Therapeutic Approach for Brain Disorders In a groundbreaking interview published in the August 2025 issue of Brain Medicine, Professor Alexei Verkhratsky, an eminent neuroscientist from The University of Manchester, UK, challenges long-standing dogmas in neuroscience by spotlighting neuroglia as dynamic and essential players in brain function. His pioneering work dismantles the traditional neuron-centric view and proposes that neuroglial cells are not mere supportive elements but active regulators of neural signaling and homeostasis.

Enhancing Neuroglia Function: A Promising Therapeutic Approach for Brain Disorders

In a groundbreaking interview published in the August 2025 issue of Brain Medicine, Professor Alexei Verkhratsky, an eminent neuroscientist from The University of Manchester, UK, challenges long-standing dogmas in…

Academia Europaea announces with great pleasure the election of the distinguished scholar, Professor Donald B. Dingwell as its eighth President. Prof. Dingwell brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the mission and values of our Academy: www.ae-info.org/ae/

What if human health isn’t the centre, but one part of a larger system? Our webinar explores how One Health invites us to rethink our place in the web of life and why that matters more than ever. 🌿
Replay now: scadv.eu/ADtP9hp

Our Hub Director Professor Ole Petersen gave an invited lecture at the Meeting of the European Pancreatic Club in Düsseldorf earlier today — sharing insights and expertise with leading researchers in the field.

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One Health, One Planet: Highlighting the environment in One Health policy and practice - Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub A webinar: One Health, One Planet: Highlighting the environment in One Health policy and practice

What is ‘One Health’ & what role does the sustainability of the environment and ecosystems play within it?

Join our webinar, where a panel of leading experts discuss an integrated approach to optimising the health of humans, animals & ecosystems.

17 July, 14:00-15:00 CEST

Register: bit.ly/45aI9ic

Academia Europaea issues a statement supporting the re-organisation of the Hungarian Research Network of research institutes “HUN-REN”: www.ae-info.org/ae/

❗The world must break its $7 trillion fossil fuel subsidy habit if we are to achieve net zero❗

Our latest report helps policymakers ensure their sustainability targets contribute to national interests and support inclusive economic growth while moving away from fossil fuel reliance.

Welcome to Bluesky @euscienceadvice.bsky.social!

The SAM provides independent scientific evidence and policy recommendations to the College of European Commissioners on any subject, including on important policy issues.

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Experience the highlights of Building Bridges: Shaping Europe’s Science-for-Policy Landscape, held on 26–27 May 2025 in Vienna.Hosted by the Austrian Academy... Building Bridges: Highlights from the 2025 Science-for-Policy Conference in Vienna

Our Building Bridges 2025 highlight video captures two days of meaningful exchange in Vienna, with vibrant public participation and thoughtful discussions on contested topics, institutional design, and building capacity for science advice.

Watch the recap and join the conversation:
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One Health, One Planet: Highlighting the environment in One Health policy and practice - Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub A webinar: One Health, One Planet: Highlighting the environment in One Health policy and practice

What is ‘One Health’ & what role does the sustainability of the environment and ecosystems play within it?

Join our webinar, where a panel of leading experts discuss an integrated approach to optimising the health of humans, animals & ecosystems.

17 July, 14:00-15:00 CEST

Register: bit.ly/45aI9ic

Bridging the Gap: Advancing Women’s Careers in Academia and Beyond – ACADEURO

Bridging the Gap: Advancing Women’s Careers in Academia and Beyond

Hosted by our Budapest and Wroclaw Hubs, this online panel discussion will explore persistent gender disparities in academia and scientific research.

June 12, 2025, 16:15–18:00 CET, online, free admission, Register: bit.ly/4mGdob6

Academia Europaea Bucharest Regional Knowledge Hub - Academia Europaea Signing Agreement Event (the 9th of May 2025, Bucharest – Romanian Academy)

Academia Europaea is pleased to announce the launch of a new Regional Knowledge Hub in Bucharest, hosted by the Romanian Academy. The new Hub will facilitate scholarly dialogue across the humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and technology: acadeurobucharest.eu

"There's something that we really need to address in Europe: urban #wildfires", says Prof. Thomas Elmqvist, launching our new Report on "Changing Wildfires: Policy Options for a Fire-literate and Fire-adapted Europe" #wildfires #forests #natureconservation 👉Check it out: easac.eu/publications...

📣Come to our next #Frontiers #scientific #Dialogue
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Science, society, and the search for truth: An interview with Chrysostomos Mantzavinos - Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub In this interview, Professor Chrysostomos Mantzavinos MAE explores the idea of science as a self-governing enterprise and reflects on the institutional culture that underpins its success.

Read our latest interview with Prof Chrysostomos Mantzavinos MAE, where he discusses his recent work, 'The Constitution of Science', explores the idea of science as a self-governing enterprise, and reflects on the institutional culture that underpins its success.

Full interview: bit.ly/3EZpLhA

Science advice at a time of crisis: Are we better prepared, or is more still to be done? - Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub Join us for this webinar on Tuesday 13th May, 15:00-16:00 CEST; 14:00-15:00 UK and Ireland.

Join our webinar tomorrow - Science advice at a time of crisis: Are we better prepared, or is more still to be done?

Tuesday 13th May, 14:00-15:00 UK, free &open to all.

What lessons have we learned from recent crises in terms of how science advice mechanisms perform?

Register: bit.ly/454So7q

IOE Professor elected to the Academia Europaea Professor Zhu Hua is among 329 eminent scholars worldwide who have been elected to the Academia Europaea in 2025.

www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/202... @ioe.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk

Wartime resilience through science: An interview with Alla Yemets - Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub In this interview, Dr Alla Yemets MAE discusses the role of biotechnology in Ukraine’s recovery, the resilience of its scientific community, and the urgent need to support research during conflict.

Wartime resilience through science: An interview with Alla Yemets.

In our latest interview, Dr Alla Yemets MAE discusses the role of biotechnology in Ukraine’s recovery, the resilience of its scientific community, and the urgent need to support research during conflict.

bit.ly/3YtaA6P #ukraine

Academia Europaea is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the sixth edition of the Barcelona Hypatia European Science Prize awarded by the Barcelona City Council in collaboration with the Barcelona Knowledge Hub. Deadline for nominations: June 29th, 2025. aebarcelona.eu/en/barcelona...

The hidden networks of medieval Europe: An interview with Tuomas Heikkilä - Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub In this interview, Professor Heikkilä MAE explores the CODICUM project’s innovative use of DNA analysis and AI to trace the medieval book fragments that shaped Europe’s cultural and intellectual histo...

The hidden networks of medieval Europe: An interview with Tuomas Heikkilä

In this interview, Prof Heikkilä of @helsinki.fi explores the CODICUM project’s innovative use of DNA analysis and AI to trace the medieval book fragments that shaped Europe’s cultural and intellectual history.
bit.ly/3GIk5Zz

Reminder! Today at 17 pm!
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Job opportunity: Head of Communications

This is a unique opportunity to communicate science advice and its impact on European policy and the public - in a role that combines hands-on delivery and strategy.

Please share this info.

All details can be found here: scientificadvice.eu/vacancies/

Next Monday, 7th of April at 5pm
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Registration for Academia Europaea annual conference BUILDING BRIDGES 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, is now open. Members of the Academy are cordially invited to come and explore pressing global challenges, share cutting-edge research, and strengthen academic networks: congres.manners.es/BUILDINGBRID...

A Cardiff legacy: Sir Leszek Borysiewicz on science, leadership, and the future of medicine. - Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub Sir Leszek explores his early days in Cardiff, the career decisions that shaped his path, and the contributions he hopes to leave for future generations of scientists.

A Cardiff legacy: Sir Leszek Borysiewicz on science, leadership, and the future of medicine.

Sir Leszek explores his early days in Cardiff, the career decisions that shaped his path, and the contributions he hopes to leave for future generations of scientists.

Read the interview: bit.ly/4hJ9v1x

Advancing stem cell therapies: An interview with Zaal Kokaia - Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub In this interview, Professor Zaal Kokaia discusses the rapid progress in stem cell research, the hurdles in bringing regenerative therapies to patients, and his academic ties to Georgia.

Advancing stem cell therapies: An interview with Zaal Kokaia.

In this interview, Professor Zaal Kokaia MAE discusses the rapid progress in stem cell research, the hurdles in bringing regenerative therapies to patients, and his academic ties to Georgia.

Read the interview here: bit.ly/3Rg1p5z

📕📚📘🔬Vine al proper #diàleg #científic #Àgora Com pot la literatura de ciència-ficció ajudar-nos a pensar críticament sobre els avenços científics?
🗓️9 d’abril de 18.00 a 19.30 h
📍RACAB (La Rambla, 115, Barcelona) i zoom
Entrada lliure.
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Drugs and cell trafficking: Lessons from calcium channels - Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub In celebration of International Women's Day, Professor Annette Dolphin FMedSci FRS MAE, President of The Physiological Society, will discuss her career in science and share her experiences as a woman ...

Ahead of the International Women's Day BioConnect Seminar, we interviewed Professor Annette Dolphin @annieneuro.bsky.social and discussed the changing landscapes for women in STEM, and why it's important to mark #IWD with events like these.

Read here: bit.ly/41uEBUD

Scientific advice on Solar Radiation Modification: An interview with Naki Nakićenović and Benjamin Sovacool - Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub Naki Nakićenović MAE and Benjamin Sovacool MAE reflect on the recent work on SRM by the Scientific Advice Mechanism and their role within it.

Scientific advice on Solar Radiation Modification: An interview with Naki Nakićenović and Benjamin Sovacool.

MAEs Naki & Benjamin reflect on the recent work on #SRM by the Scientific Advice Mechanism and their role within it.

Read the interview: bit.ly/41aqcww

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