In its latest publication, the Expert Group on the Economic and Societal Impact of Research and Innovation (ESIR) underlines how Europe’s established model of openness is being challenged. In an era of disruption, geopolitical tensions, climate challenges, and a technological
New architectures for bottom-up science diplomacy
New architectures for bottom-up science diplomacy: Learning from the evolving Portuguese diaspora in the UK by Luís Miguel Lacerda, Manuel Heitor, Jean-Christophe Mauduit Abstract Scientific diasporas and related non-state actors have increasingly been coming into play to permeate and promote modern science
Comprendre l’essor de la diplomatie scientifique
Our dear colleagues and Alliance members from the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) Marielle Payaud and Olfa Zéribi recently published an interesting piece in “The Conversation”. Titled “Comprendre l’essor de la diplomatie scientifique” they inform about science diplomacy and
History and Science Diplomacy (Histoire et diplomatie scientifique)
Histoire et diplomatie scientifique (Histoire, Europe et relations internationales 2022/2 (N° 2) Coordinated by Léonard Laborie This special issue on history and science diplomacy is published in French, but contains highly interesting contributions in English language. Among the team of authors are
POST rapid response: Science Diplomacy (Nov. 2022)
The UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology published a Rapid response on the topic of Science Diplomacy on Thursday, 10 November, 2022. It provides an overview of science diplomacy, outlining its role in scientific collaborations and to support international
Commission Communication on a European strategy for universities
In the communication, the European Commission emphasises the role of Universities as “Drivers of Europe’s Global Role and Leadership” – reaching out to the world, building Europe’s connections and promoting its values. Furthermore, They play a vital role in generating
Council Conclusions on EU Digital Diplomacy, 18 July 2022
The Council agreed on a more concerted European approach to the challenges posed by new digital technologies and approved conclusions on EU digital diplomacy. Digital technologies have brought new opportunities and risks into the lives of EU citizens and people
Science Diplomacy Edition of MCAA Newsletter June 2022
The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) placed special focus on science diplomacy in their June 2022 newsletter. The edition is guest edited by Radenka Krsmanović Whiffen and Mostafa Moonir Shawrav who also represent MCAA in the EU Science Diplomacy Alliance.
Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the Challenge of Science Diplomacy – Ch. 10
‘Science diplomacy’ (SD) appeared at the beginning of the present millennium as a new vocabulary and concept to describe some of the contemporary interactions between science and technology (S&T) on one hand and foreign affairs on the other. SD finds
Tackling R&I foreign interference. European Commission Staff working document
This publication presents the Staff Working Document on tackling R&I foreign interference. Foreign interference occurs when activities are carried out by, or on behalf of, a foreign state-level actor, which are coercive, covert, deceptive, or corrupting and are contrary to
