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

Mark your calendars: We're launching a new Report! Join us to discuss #Meat Alternatives on 4 September in Brussels and online! You can register here: easac-events.eu/event/meat-a... #SciPol #scienceforpolicy

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/

Academia Europaea congratulates biochemist Elly Tanaka MAE from the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences to the award of the 2025 FWF Wittgenstein Award, Austria's most highly endowed research prizes: www.ae-info.org

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

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

"We cannot stop all fires (early enough), so we better focus more on prevention", says Dr. Cathelijne Stoof "We need to focus on the whole cycle of #wildfire risk management." 👉 Check out our new Report on Changing Wildfires easac.eu/news/details...

„Do we really need another Desaster? Dr. Cathelijne Stoof outlines how much more effective #wildfire prevention is compared to suppression - even if #prevention and suppression need to go hand in hand“

“The nature restoration law is a very powerful tool to prevent wildfires“, highlights Dr. Orsolya Valkó, member of EASACs WG on #wildfires at today‘s debate in #brussels @juttapaulus.bsky.social

"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...

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...

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/

Shaping Europe’s future through #research and policy: An interview with Martin Kahanec In our latest interview, Professor Kahanec of @weareceu.bsky.social discusses his work on inequality, migration, and the importance of safeguarding academic freedom. Read here: bit.ly/430R6t7

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 @ec.europa.eu @acad-euro.bsky.social

📕📚📘🔬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. ℹ️[email protected]

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

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

Next Monday, 7th of April at 5pm Registrations at: [email protected]

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...

Members of Academia Europaea are cordially invited to attend the Academia Europaea and Wenner-Gren Foundations HERCulES Symposium on Institutional Perspectives on Universities: The Role of Leadership, Administration, Stakeholders and Risks: 21−23 May, 2025, Stockholm, Sweden: www.ae-info.org

Radicalism, Legacy, & the Future of the Humanities📚 The latest in our #Gender interview series. Professor Rosi Braidotti MAE reflects on feminist philosophy, the evolution of the humanities, and the power of intergenerational justice. Read the interview: bit.ly/3DTmBLg

In our latest interview, Professor Saiful Islam MAE shares insights on his pioneering research into energy materials, his record-breaking lemon battery, and the power of science communication. Read the interview: bit.ly/3C1DFyd #GreenEnergy

Barcelona concedirà el V Premi Hipàtia al biòleg i genetista Svante Pääbo, un reconeixement a l’excel·lència científica a nivell europeu impulsat per @ajuntamentbcn.bsky.social en col·laboració amb el Barcelona Knowledge Hub de l’Academia Europaea. 👉https://tuit.cat/0Hn3a

A huge thank you to our brilliant speakers, to all attendees of #BuildingBridges2024, and to Wrocław Tech & the AE Wrocław team for being such wonderful hosts! 🙏 We hope you enjoyed the conference. See you in Barcelona for #BuildingBridges2025!

In the final #BuildingBridges2024 session, 'Sciences and scholarship in the face of the Future', experts discuss how cross-disciplinary collaboration can address global challenges and drive sustainable, equitable progress.

What does a good digital society look like? Helen Kennedy tackles this question at #BuildingBridges2024. In a pre-conference #BuildingBridges2024SpotlightSeries interview, she shared insights on building a fair, inclusive digital world. bit.ly/41eKs1s

Thrilled and honoured to join this exceptional group. Thank you, Academia Europaea.

At #BuildingBridges2024, our panel are exploring how to create smart, inclusive, climate-neutral, and resilient urban spaces with cutting-edge tech like AI, digital twins, & microgrids. Find out more in our #BuildingBridges2024SpotlightSeries interview with Katarzyna Chojnacka. bit.ly/3CPKdjx

Next up at #BuildingBridges2024 is Yvonne Buckley @ybuckley.bsky.social, ecologist and Professor of Zoology at Trinity College Dublin. In our #BuildingBridges2024SpotlightSeries, Professor Buckley examines how #climateaction and land use shape #biodiversity. Read the interview: bit.ly/4gpYBh1

Viking was a lifestyle not an ethnicity! Fascinating talk on population genomics of Europe from Eske Willerslev @acad-euro.bsky.social

Today, I was formally introduced as a new member of the prestigious Academia Europeana (@aecardiff.bsky.social), the Scientific Academy of Europe. I felt humbled in the presence of Nobel laureates and so many most excellent scientists!

A huge congratulations to our newest Members of Academia Europaea, welcomed at #BuildingBridges2024! 🎉 Since 1988, we've grown to over 5500 members, including 88 Nobel laureates.🌟 Find out more about us: www.ae-info.org

Great to hear more about the benefits of #reproducibility from Jacek Kolanowski. Repetition enables research translation & avoiding “valley of death” in development of technology to preclinical stage. Optimization of process via investment in research infrastructure is key @acad-euro.bsky.social

Congratulations to Jacek Kolanowski on winning the 2024 YAE André Mischke Prize for Science & Policy! 🎉 At #BuildingBridges2024, he shares insights on trans-sectoral engagement and community collaboration in #research. Find out more: bit.ly/3ZnSJiy

Did you know? The Young Academy of Europe and Academia Europaea have been affiliated since 2012, working closely together, including at our annual conferences. In our latest interview, we chat to Scott Bremer, recently elected YAE Chair. bit.ly/3ZaC8xm #BuildingBridges2024SpotlightSeries

Prof. Charpentier presenting at Academy of Europe (AE) in Wroclaw✨ acadeuro.wroclaw.pl/events/build... Nobel Prize Chemistry winner on CRISPR 🧬 AE as a force for scientifically strengthening Europe, more than ever needed in these turbulent times! 🇪🇺 School of Social Sciences @uhasselt.bsky.social

Exciting to hear from Emmanuel Charpentier about the development of the CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing tool. Emphasized the importance of fundamental microbiology - important to support a variety of research - not just the trendy areas. @acad-euro.bsky.social

We're thrilled to welcome Nobel laureate Emmanuelle Charpentier to the stage at #BuildingBridges2024! We look forward to hearing her valuable insights during her presentation.

Verena Winiwarter takes the stage at #BuildingBridges2024! Check out our #BuildingBridges2024SpotlightSeries interview where she discusses historical shifts in #energy use, and the lessons they offer for modern energy #policy and transition. bit.ly/3OqsMs6

Great talk on energy transitions from Verena Winiwarter - energy system inertia means it takes generations to transition. We waste alot of energy because of stranded costs. Emerging recognition of forests as carbon sinks may be helpful. @acad-euro.bsky.social

Fascinating talk from Heino Falcke @hfalke.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy on black holes at @acad-euro.bsky.social Building Bridges conference in Wrocław. Great story of team science & #reproducibility through independent tests of the imaging process within the collaboration.

Astroparticle physicist @hfalcke.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy kicks off #BuildingBridges2024 today, sharing his experience of capturing the first ever image of a #blackhole. As part of our #BuildingBridges2024SpotlightSeries, we interviewed Prof Falcke to find out more. bit.ly/4g0FwlL

Marja Makarow, President of Academia Europaea, and Arkadiusz Wójs, Director of our Wroclaw Hub, warmly welcome Members of Academia Europaea to our Annual Conference, #BuildingBridges2024, this year kindly hosted by Wroclaw Tech. Find out more: bit.ly/3AAoL17

A fantastic start to #BuildingBridges2024! A full day of engaging meetings, insightful talks, interesting discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. Excited for tomorrow's lineup of speakers!

#Sustainability: What do we have to do next? And what clever things will we have to do after that? 🌍 Whilst in #Wroclaw for #BuildingBridges2024, Professor Steve Evans from Wolfson College, Cambridge, gives a thought-provoking lecture for high school students.

On my way to beautiful #Wroclaw, Poland, visiting #BuildingBridges2024

As part of Academia Europaea’s Annual Conference #BuildingBridges2024, this half-day roundtable, explores the evolving concept of #heritage. Hosted with the International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences, and the International Union of Academies.

This week, our Annual Conference #BuildingBridges2024 takes place at Wrocław Tech, in beautiful #Wrocław. Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing our conference highlights and publishing interviews with some of our fantastic speakers in our #BuildingBridges2024SpotlightSeries #research #scipol