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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 17h

💡 Think big. Collaborate. Spark change — with a #SocietalHackathon!

Bring citizens, researchers & creatives together to co-create real solutions for real challenges. 🌍✨

Ready to build a better future?
👉 eusea.info/activity/societal-hackathons

#PublicEngagement #SciComm #Innovation

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 1d

None of us are experts in everything — and that’s the beauty of #PublicEngagement 🌍

Join us at #EUSEA26: “In Other Words and Other Worlds: Confronting Assumptions for Better Engagement.”

Share your story — the call for contributions is open!
🔗 euseaconf.eusea.info

EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 5d

🔬 Join the Open Exchange on #ResearchersNight (29 Oct, 12:30–14:00 CET)!

How can ERN evolve from one night into deeper, year-round science engagement? 🌍✨

👉 Register: eusea.info/hot-pot/open...

#ScienceEngagement #EUSEA

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 6d

Even after yesterday’s big announcement, we couldn’t resist sharing even more news with you…

🍂 Our Autumn edition of the #EUSEA Newsletter is here! 🍂

Take a moment, grab a coffee, and see what’s been happening in the EUSEA community:

👉 mailchi.mp/aecc5ee31f80...

#scicomm #publicengagement

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 7d

In Other Words and Other Worlds: Confronting Assumptions for Better Engagement

Our #EUSEA26 call for submissions is now open!

We’re excited to explore new approaches to our work and research, and to challenge ourselves not to settle for what feels comfortable or familiar.

👉 euseaconf.eusea.info

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 8d

Not long now until the call for submissions for #EUSEA26 opens! 🎉

We can’t wait to hear about your brilliant projects and to collaborate with you in making our 25th birthday conference an unforgettable celebration.

Stay tuned—lots of updates coming your way soon!

#scicomm #publicengagement

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 9d

🚀 Only 2 days to go until the #EUSEA2026 call for contributions opens! But what’s next year’s theme?

All will be revealed on October 1st — and trust us, it might be out of this world (just not in the way you expect 😉).

#Scicomm #PublicEngagement

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 9d

🔎 Solve. Play. Learn.

#Scithon — a treasure-hunt style Science Marathon where teams solve puzzles, crack riddles & tackle hands-on challenges across Astronomy, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Math & Engineering.

🌍 Perfect for festivals & community events!

eusea.info/activity/sci...

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 10d

We are on the final stretch — just 3 days left until we launch the call for submissions for #EUSEA26!

And here’s a fun fact for those planning to join us in Luxembourg: if you’re feeling energetic during the conference, you can literally jog across the border into France 🇫🇷🏃‍♀️.

#scicomm

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 10d

📅 Mark your calendars for #EUSEA26!

Not only does the call for submissions open on October 1st, but next year we’ll also be celebrating our 25th birthday 🎉

From May 19–21, join us for three unforgettable days of learning, connection, and celebration. You won’t want to miss it!

#Scicomm

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 12d

✨ One day closer to the weekend… and to the opening of the #EUSEA26 call for contributions! 🎉

Also, did you know our partners @fnr.lu have a fantastic science site full of experiments & videos?

👉 science.lu/de

#scicomm #publicengagement

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Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · 12d

🧑‍🔬 Skull shakes up human origins

A million-year-old skull from China may belong to Homo longi (dragon man), not Homo erectus. If so, modern humans could have emerged far earlier, and perhaps outside Africa.

🔗 www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

#SciComm #Anthropology 🧪

Study of 1m-year-old skull points to earlier origins of modern humans

Skull found in China may be Homo longi, potentially revising understanding of human evolution

www.theguardian.com

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 12d

🎉 20 years of #Engagement, Wonder & #EuropeanResearchersNight! ✨

Best vibes from the #EUSEA office to all delivering amazing #publicengagement & #scicomm events for #ERN2025.

Huge thanks to MSCActions for making it all possible 🚀
Share your photos & videos — let’s celebrate the wonder together! 💡

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 13d

🚀 T-minus 6 days!

Our call for submissions for #EUSEA26 opens in October. Time to share your brilliant work in #ScienceCommunication & #PublicEngagement with the #EUSEA community!

💡 Inspiration: 50 Essentials on SciComm 👉 uplopen.com/reader/books...

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 14d

🎲 Turn debate into dialogue with #PlayDecide!

A card-based discussion game to explore tough topics, surface values & find shared solutions. Perfect for classrooms, communities & policy forums.

👉 eusea.info/activity/pla...

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Science Made Simple @sciencemadesimple.bsky.social · 15d

We were thrilled to be in Cardiff yesterday for the launch of @RAEngNews This
is Engineering: Schools – Welsh Valleys programme.

Find out more: raeng.org.uk/education-an...
engineering-schools-welsh-valleys

raeng.org.uk

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Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · 15d

🥗 Diet shifts cut impacts in Sweden

A new study shows Swedish diets designed for future food scenarios reduce environmental impacts by ~30% while improving health. Cutting food waste boosts gains further.

🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s43...

#SciComm 🧪

Diet changes in food futures improve Swedish environmental and health outcomes - Communications Earth & Environment

In Sweden, dietary changes simulated under four food futures pathways reduced environmental impacts by 30 percent, but waste and fossil fuel emissions reductions are necessary to meet the climate targ...

www.nature.com

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Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · 22d

🪨 Possible signs of life on Mars

Nasa’s Perseverance rover found unusual carbon-rich compounds and mineral patterns in Jezero crater rocks. Scientists say these could be 'potential biosignatures' of ancient microbial life.

🔗 www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

#SciComm 🧪 #Mars

Unusual compounds in rocks on Mars may be sign of ancient microbial life

Surface spots and nodules on rocks in ancient river valley are described in new study as ‘potential biosignatures’

www.theguardian.com

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 23d

🔬✨ ForskarFredag is back! From 22–27 Sept, Sweden joins European Researchers’ Night with hands-on science, talks, shows + the chance to meet real researchers.

Curious minds welcome 👉 forskarfredag.se/researchers-night

#ForskarFredag #ResearchersNight #SciComm

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 26d

🌍✨ #MeetOurMembers

This week: Jackie Gorman, CEO of Midlands Science (Ireland)—bringing science to all ages, from preschool workshops to public festivals, tackling topics like climate change & disinformation.

🔗 eusea.info/meet-the-members/jackie-gorman-midlands-science/

#PublicEngagement #SciComm

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MultiXscale @multixscale.bsky.social · 27d

💡 Passionate researchers are the driving force behind every scientific achievement 👥

🔎 Discover our #MultiXscale team of researchers on our social media profiles during the European Researchers’ Night, where science meets society!

#ResearchersAtMultiXscaleCoE
@eurohpc-ju.bsky.social

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · 27d

✨ Think Outside the Box – Spark fresh ideas for your next #PublicEngagement event!

📚 Living Library – Meet Experts, Break Stereotypes!

What if you could borrow a person instead of a book – and hear their story?

Turn knowledge into connection!

👉 Explore more: eusea.info/activity/liv...

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IMPETUS4CS @impetus4cs.bsky.social · 29d

Did IMPETUS have a great time at Ars Electronica? Yes/No
Definitely - Yes

Keep an eye out for our full breakdown of the Ars Electronica festival - Panic Yes/No - coming soon!

In the meantime, here are a few of our highlights:

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EUSEA @eusea.bsky.social · Sep 2

🌙✨ #EuropeanResearchsNight is almost here!

🔹 Explorathon – at Glasgow Doors Open Day

Step inside the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre for hands-on exhibits, family activities + creative showcases.

📅 20–21 Sept 2025

🔗 www.explorathon.co.uk/events-progr...

#ERN #scicomm

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Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · Sep 2

❤️ Rethinking aspirin for heart disease

For decades aspirin has been the go-to drug for preventing heart attacks and strokes.

A new global study of 29,000 patients shows clopidogrel is safer and 14% more effective, with no added bleeding risk.

🔗 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

#SciComm 🧪

Doctors find drug that is better than aspirin at preventing heart attacks

Discovery that clopidogrel is more effective blood thinner could transform health guidelines worldwide

www.theguardian.com

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