🔬 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

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

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

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

🚀 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

🔎 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...

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

📅 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

✨ 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

🧑‍🔬 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 🧪

🎉 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! 💡

🚀 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...

🎲 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...

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

🥗 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 🧪

🪨 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

🔬✨ 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

🌍✨ #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

💡 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

✨ 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...

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:

🌙✨ #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

❤️ 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 🧪

Science engagement is stronger when we collaborate. 💡 This week in #MeetOurMembers: Edward Duca & the University of Malta 🇲🇹 — the team behind Science in the City Malta, blending research, art & community. 🎭🔬 👉 eusea.info/meet-the-mem... #EUSEA #sciencecommunication #publicengagement

✨ Think Outside the Box – Spark fresh ideas for your next #PublicEngagement event! 🎬 Hollywood Physics – Turn that movie magic into a playful learning experience with this activity! 👉 Get inspired and explore more: eusea.info/activity/hol... #ScienceCommunication #Physics #Film #Outreach

#EuropeanResearchersNight is just around the corner, and we would love to know what you're doing to engage your local communities! If you would like us to share your event, please either tag us in a post or send these details over to [email protected] #ERN #scicomm #publicengagement

Mooo-re #EUSEA26 updates coming soon!! If you joined us for #EUSEA25, we’d love your feedback to make next year’s gathering even more valuable for the #sciencecommunication and #publicengagement community. 💬 🔗 Share your thoughts here: lnkd.in/edU-5csu

🐦 Do birds follow Zipf’s law? Humans use shorter words more often. A study of 11 bird populations finds this pattern weak in birdsong, though some evidence emerges when songs are combined. 🔗 doi.org/10.1371/jour... #SciComm #Birdsong 🧪

🫀 Gut–heart connection A new review shows how gut microbiota shifts in heart failure, with harmful bacteria and metabolites worsening disease. Targeting gut balance may aid treatment. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #SciComm #Microbiome 🧪

🌙 Ever slept in a museum? Science Slumber Party, explore exhibits after hours, join expert talks & workshops, then party + spend the night under the stars (or skeletons 👀). Perfect idea for your next #PublicEngagement event. 🔗 eusea.info/activity/sci...

Today is the last day for #EUSEA members to sign up and be in for a chance to win a free ticket to this year's #Sciencecomm25 congress. All the details you need are in the link below lnkd.in/eTxmN3Tj

We’ve made a Teacher’s Guide for communiMap – a way for Glasgow schools to join a city‑wide community science project. communiMap is part of GALLANT, a NERC-funded programme exploring how our city can live well with climate change and nature.

🏛️Was ancient concrete truly sustainable? A new study shows Roman concrete lasted centuries, but modern use of its recipe only lowers emissions if paired with greener fuels like biomass. Durability + decarbonisation = real impact. 🔗 www.cell.com/iscience/ful... #SciComm 🧪

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 #𝐄𝐂𝐒𝐀𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 This workshop explores how to onboard researchers and communities and build institutional skills for 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 #𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠 that truly make a difference.
 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝟕 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: https://nomadit.co.uk/conference/ecsa2026/p/17065
 #CallForPapers

🎟️ #EUSEA members – win a FREE ticket to #ScienceComm25! 📍 Univ. of St.Gallen, Switzerland 📆 Sept 3–4 | Theme: “Attention! Engage!” All the details - mailchi.mp/54e9ee41ebb7... #SciComm

Today is #EarthOvershootDay In 2025, our demand for ecological resources will have already exceeded what 🌍 can regenerate. With the global population rising, a #circulareconomy & working with nature are vital to sustain life. Let’s #MoveTheDate 👉 europa.eu/!Pwqpgh #EUGreenDeal

📣 Calling all EUSEA members! What’s new in your world? Got exciting events coming up or stories to share with the #scicomm and #PublicEngagement community? 💬We’d love to hear from you - Get in touch with Chris Styles at [email protected], and let the community get to know you better.

✨ Don’t get stuck in the “tried and true.” Be bold. Experiment. Innovate. 🚀 Looking for fresh inspiration to scale up your #ScienceCommunication and #PublicEngagement efforts? 🔍 Explore the full list of engagement formats on the EUSEA Science Engagement Platform: 👉 eusea.info/activity/

💡 Feeling stuck in the same old #SciComm routine? The @eusea.bsky.social Science Engagement Platform is packed with creative, tried-and-tested activities shared by a brilliant community of science communicators. 🧪🌍 eusea.info/platform/abo... #CitizenScience #Outreach #ScienceCommunication

If you were part of #EUSEA25, we’d love to hear about your experience and what your thoughts were! Your feedback helps us grow and shape #EUSEA26 into an even better event for everyone. Thank you for being part of what makes EUSEA so special! forms.gle/AKaaFbLPQWpa... #scicomm #publicengagement

As part of the #EUprize for #citizenscience, we have highlighted 27 projects that received honourable mentions, highlighting the breadth of excellent #citsci work across Europe! If you want to learn more about their work, check out the link below! impetus4cs.eu/the-winners-...

🚨 Big news from EUSEA! We’re thrilled to welcome Jörg Weiss as our new Managing Director! 🎉 With years of experience in #SciComm & #publicengagement, Jörg brings a new vision to the role and will help grow EUSEA’s reach, and impact. mailchi.mp/842786e499f1...

Huge congrats to the 2025 #EUPrize for #CitizenScience winners! 🏆 🥇 HEROINES — Empowering Roma Women 💻 Anti-Quake Risk Hunter Community 🌍 MoFWaste – Museum of Food Waste 27 incredible initiatives received honorary mentions! Full list 👉 impetus4cs.eu/the-winners-...

📢 Join us on 19 June 2025 for an exploration into #Citsci & public engagement in the European Research Area! 🌍 Hybrid event by the European Research Executive Agency, IMPETUS & @ecs.ngo 🏆 EU Prize for Citizen Science winners 🗣️ Keynotes, roundtables & more! 🔗lnkd.in/dt9Tsuat #CitSciCluster2025

Still glowing from #EUSEA25 in Gran Canaria 🌞 If you joined us, we’d love your feedback! Your thoughts = better ideas, stronger sessions, more connection. Take 3 mins and fill out our short survey 👉 forms.gle/AKaaFbLPQWpa... Let’s make EUSEA26 even better. 💡 #scicomm #publicengagement

Big news! 🎉 Our new EUSEA board member, Sara Verstraeten, won @ecsite.bsky.social Bright Spark Award. From McDonald’s ads to EMBL-wide public engagement, Sara brings sharp strategy + humour to everything she does. Congrats! We are so happy to have her on board at @eusea.bsky.social 🌟 #scicomm

EUSEA is kicking off summer with a blast! Catch up on all the EUSEA updates in our latest newsletter, including: ⛵ The #EUSEA25 conference 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Introducing Sara to the board ⚖️ Science and Democracy: Does #PublicEngagement Matter? 🏥 #citizenscience and women's health ➕ more mailchi.mp/847a98ca804a...

Hard to believe it’s already been a week since we were in Gran Canaria for #EUSEA25, connecting, sharing, and celebrating #PublicEngagement and #ScienceCommunication! 🌍 Thank you to everyone who made it such a meaningful and memorable conference. See you in Luxembourg for #EUSEA26! 🇱🇺✨

#EUSEA25 Day 2–Wrapped up! Gran Canaria brought insight, creativity & community. From science & democracy to inclusive engagement, it was inspiring! 👏 Farewell to Annette Klinkert, welcome Sara Verstraeten & congrats Andrea Brunello. Next stop: #EUSEA26 in Luxembourg!🇱🇺 eusea.info/eusea25-day-2/

Hello from Aberdeen! @kduermeier.bsky.social and me are now at #PCST2025. Let‘s chat about research on #citizenscience, #trustinscience, and - just in general - #psychologyofscience! 🤗