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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 18h

Is fusion energy finally within reach?⚡️

Private-sector interest will accelerate advances, but challenges remain.

Read our STOA report on the latest developments in fusion energy in 🇪🇺 👉 link.europa.eu/Xg76p9

#CleanEnergy #FusionEnergy #EUResearch #EUInnovation

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 2d

STOA delegation in Japan to promote international research cooperation & support 🇯🇵 accession to #HorizonEU.

R&I partnership based on shared values & expertise is crucial for a sustainable future.

@linagalvez.eu
#STSforum2025 #ScienceDiplomacy #EUJapan

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Scientific Advice Mechanism @euscienceadvice.bsky.social · 8d

How can research projects make a real impact on policy?

The European Research Executive Agency has released a practical guide on writing effective policy briefs: short, clear documents that turn evidence into actionable recommendations.

Read the full guide here:
scadv.eu/rodMxEU

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 7d

📺 Rewatch the event: link.europa.eu/64JNkj
👉Read the interview with Prof. Thomas Hartung: wp.me/panTdn-4n0

@jhucaat.bsky.social
@scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
@ugentopenscience.bsky.social

Panel for the Future of Science and Technology – Panel on *Securing European Data Sovereignty: Evaluating Global Dependencies, Risks, and the European Response* - Multimedia Centre

The multimedia platform of the European Parliament is the official public available repository of the media production of the Secretariat of the European Parliament, managed by the Directorate-General...

link.europa.eu

STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 7d

How can European researchers access data & resources without political interference? 🗂💻

Today's STOA workshop on data sovereignty explored solutions: independent EU databases, decentralised infrastructure, #FAIRprinciples & international cooperation on data governance 🌐

@linagalvez.eu

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 7d

🔴 WATCH LIVE NOW: STOA roundtable on European Data Sovereignty in Research! 👉 link.europa.eu/64JNkj

STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 15d

📣Join next week's STOA roundtable on securing European data sovereignty in research!

Experts will discuss risks, dependencies & EU response to safeguard academic freedom & innovation.

📅 1 Oct, 14:00-16:00 CEST
✍️ Programme: link.europa.eu/fRDhKH

@linagalvez.eu
#EUResearch

STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 8d

📺 Rewatch the event: link.europa.eu/GpggJc

Panel for the Future of Science and Technology – Long COVID Workshop Panel - Multimedia Centre

The multimedia platform of the European Parliament is the official public available repository of the media production of the Secretariat of the European Parliament, managed by the Directorate-General...

link.europa.eu

STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 8d

Millions of Europeans are still struggling with #LongCovid, facing barriers to medical care & support.

STOA MEPs @lauballarin.bsky.social and @nicogcasares.bsky.social discussed solutions with experts & patients, incl: an harmonised EU definition, better data sharing, and patient-centered care.

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Socialistas Parlamento Europeo @socialistaspe.bsky.social · 8d

🇪🇺 La covid persistente significa incapacidad, pérdida de empleo y mala calidad de vida para millones de personas.

La Comisión Europea debe presentar un Plan de Acción contra esta enfermedad con objetivos claros y recursos.

🗣️ @lauballarin.bsky.social con
@epstoa.bsky.social

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Luca Arfini @lucaarfini.bsky.social · 13d

#DidYouKnow that #LongCovid has affected over 36M 🇪🇺 since the start of the pandemic?

Yet many still face disbelief from doctors, policymakers, and even loved ones, leading to significant social and economic costs.

My article👉 sciencemediahub.eu/2025/09/24/l...

@epstoa.bsky.social @esci.eu

Long Covid: The 'invisible illness' people must learn to see - ESMH

In Europe, Long Covid has impacted around 36 million people over the first three years of the pandemic. However, the disease’s complexity, novelty, and

sciencemediahub.eu

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 8d

🔴 WATCH LIVE NOW: STOA workshop on Long Covid!
👉 link.europa.eu/GpggJc

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 8d

⏰Don't forget to tune in for the STOA roundtable on Data Sovereignty in EU Research at 14:00 CEST tomorrow 1 Oct.: link.europa.eu/64JNkj

📰Interview with @jhucaat.bsky.social Thomas Hartung on the importance of transparent & accessible global data for EU researchers: wp.me/panTdn-4n0

STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 9d

⏰ Don't forget to join the STOA workshop on Long Covid online at 14:00 CEST tomorrow 30 September!

👉Webstream: link.europa.eu/GpggJc

📰Interview with
@oecd-ocde.bsky.social
Federico Guanais: wp.me/panTdn-4np

STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 15d

📣Join next week's STOA roundtable on securing European data sovereignty in research!

Experts will discuss risks, dependencies & EU response to safeguard academic freedom & innovation.

📅 1 Oct, 14:00-16:00 CEST
✍️ Programme: link.europa.eu/fRDhKH

@linagalvez.eu
#EUResearch

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 21d

Is Europe ready for the #quantum internet?

👉Article & interviews with experts Angela Sara Cacciapuoti
& #KörberPrize winner @stephwehner.bsky.social, Director Quantum Internet Alliance: wp.me/panTdn-4mr

@francescosuman.bsky.social @quantumflagship.bsky.social

#HamburgScienceSummit #ESMH

Is Europe ready for the quantum internet? - ESMH

With its unique physical properties, quantum-transmitted data is impossible to eavesdrop on. The EU is at a critical juncture in the development of this

wp.me

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 22d

Interview with Dr Isabella Fiorello @livmats.bsky.social on plant-inspired materials & #robots

👉 wp.me/panTdn-4m3

#HybriBots #robotics #ESMH @mariabolevich89.bsky.social

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 23d

Interview with Dr Mònica Mir Llorente @ibecbarcelona.eu on #robotic plant roots & other #plantoids

👉https://wp.me/panTdn-4m4

#plantoidproject #RiDaysEU #ESMH @horizoneu.bsky.social
#robots @mariabolevich89.bsky.social #EUResearch

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 26d

🗓️Workshop on 30/9:

' #LongCOVID: Current realities, future directions' - #EUParliament #STOAevent

👉Registration & info: europa.eu/!RKCwR4

@lauballarin.bsky.social @nicogcasares.bsky.social @who.int @oecd-ocde.bsky.social @esabcc.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @linagalvez.eu @josecepeda.bsky.social

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 27d

Starting soon at 9:30h!

What is the impact of automated vehicles? #STOAPanel meeting in @europarl.europa.eu

🔴Watch live: europa.eu/!8nBVDb

STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 29d

🗓️This Thursday 11/9, at 9:30 CEST:

#STOAPanel meeting at #EUParliament with study presentation on the social, economic & environmental impact of #AutomatedVehicles in the EU 🚗

📺Watch live: europa.eu/!8nBVDb

#STOA #DigitalCars @linagalvez.eu @lauballarin.bsky.social @josecepeda.bsky.social

STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 28d

Plants driving the future of sustainable #tech; Scientists across Europe seek inspiration from #flora to develop #robots & materials

👉Article & interviews Mònica Mir Llorente & Isabella Fiorelli: wp.me/panTdn-4lO

#Plantoids #HydroBots @mariabolevich89.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social #EUResearch

Plants driving the future of sustainable technology - ESMH

Scientists across Europe seek inspiration from flora to develop robots and materials. Europe is home to more than 20,000 plant species. Shaped by millions

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 28d

Does #AI risk averaging knowledge and sacrificing creativity in academia? For Stefan Lang, @unisalzburg.bsky.social ,we need a deeper understanding of the potential and limitations of AI in higher education prioritising the ability of both humans & machines to think outside the box buff.ly/u3DHfyy

Does AI risk averaging knowledge and sacrificing creativity in academia?

EUA - European University Association

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 29d

🗓️This Thursday 11/9, at 9:30 CEST:

#STOAPanel meeting at #EUParliament with study presentation on the social, economic & environmental impact of #AutomatedVehicles in the EU 🚗

📺Watch live: europa.eu/!8nBVDb

#STOA #DigitalCars @linagalvez.eu @lauballarin.bsky.social @josecepeda.bsky.social

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European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change @esabcc.bsky.social · Aug 18

Heat waves, wildfires and floods are hitting Europe more often. Effective policy requires robust, independent scientific advice.

The @eea.europa.eu is seeking experts for the EU’s Climate Advisory Board - @esabcc.bsky.social (2026–2030).

Apply by 15 Sept 2025: www.eea.europa.eu/en/about/key...

Call for expression of interest for members of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change

The EEA is issuing this call with the aim of designating the members of the Advisory Board for its second term (2026-2030). Persons who are interested in becoming a member of the Advisory Board are in...

www.eea.europa.eu

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · Sep 3

#AI & #research, #EUfunding, the connection between car colours & the #environment and #heatwaves & #ageing & more:

👉Check out the ESMH selection of 24 #science and #tech news items published recently on the web: wp.me/panTdn-4lp

#ESMH #media #scicomm

ESMH Media Review – September 3, 2025 - ESMH

Artificial intelligence and research, car colours and the environment, EU funding, heatwaves and ageing, and more: check out the ESMH selection of 22 science and tech news items published recently on ...

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Alice Fleerackers (she/her) @fleerackers.bsky.social · Sep 1

Grateful to see our work on Watchdog Science Journalism featured in @epstoa.bsky.social

Reminder if you're a researcher interested in this space, our special issue for Media and Communication is accepting submissions till October 1!

www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcomm...

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