The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is pleased to announce its active participation in the upcoming One Ocean Science Congress (OOS 2025), which will take place from 3 to 6 June 2025 in Nice, France, ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 2025).

As a member of the Coalition of Scientific Institutions (CSI) in support of the International Platform for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS), EurASc will contribute to the high-level session:

“Towards IPOS: Strengthening the Science–Policy Interface in Ocean Sustainability”
Wednesday, 5 June 2025
08:30–10:00 CEST
Room Salon Massena 2

The session will bring together prominent scientific institutions to explore how IPOS can become a reference mechanism for knowledge co-production in support of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

Representing EurASc will be Prof. Paul Tréguer, Fellow of the Academy, Professor Emeritus, and internationally recognised expert in ocean biogeochemistry. Prof. Tréguer is also a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO).

The session is organised by the CSI-IPOS Working Group and moderated by representatives from the European Commission, with the participation of institutions such as SCOR, IOC-UNESCO, Future Earth Coasts, and other global scientific bodies. Contributions will focus on enhancing ocean sustainability through improved science–policy interfaces, transdisciplinary dialogue, and governance mechanisms.

EurASc’s involvement in this initiative reflects the Academy’s ongoing commitment to advancing scientific excellence and evidence-based sustainability across Europe and beyond.

Learn more about the session: OOS2025-248 – Towards IPOS

The EurASc Webinar Series is a new initiative by the European Academy of Sciences, designed to promote dialogue and knowledge exchange on pressing scientific and technological issues. These online events bring together leading experts from diverse fields to share insights, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation across Europe and beyond.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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October 7th, 2025 | 15:00 CET | Online

We are pleased to announce the next session of the EurASc Webinar Series, featuring:

Dr. Magdalena Skipper, Editor in Chief of Nature and Chief Editorial Advisor for the Nature Portfolio.

Webinar Title:
“Leveraging ecosystems properties of the research enterprise to maximize value creation”

This session will offer a forward-looking perspective on the research community often refers to itself as an ecosystem and yet it fails to embrace the fundamental qualities that make an ecosystem healthy, robust and resilient to perturbations. Making the most of the rich diversity of stakeholders, and their unique contributions to the ecosystem, researchers can enhance the value of their output, the impact and relevance of their work, and enhance trust in science

Details:

• Date: October 7th, 2025
• Time: 15:00 CET (Brussels time)
• Speaker: Dr. Magdalena Skipper, Editor in Chief of Nature and Chief Editorial Advisor for the Nature Portfolio

  Language: English
  Format: Online – Microsoft Teams & YouTube Livestream

  Join us live:
   Microsoft Teams
   YouTube Livestream

About the Speaker
Magdalena Skipper is Editor in Chief of Nature and Chief Editorial Advisor for the Nature Portfolio. A geneticist by training, she holds a PhD from University of Cambridge, UK. She has considerable editorial and publishing experience, having worked as Chief Editor ofNature Reviews Genetics, Senior Editor for genetics and genomics at Nature and Editor in Chief of Nature Communications. She is passionate about mentorship, research integrity, as well as collaboration and inclusion in research. As part of her desire to promote underrepresented groups in research, in 2018 she co-launched the Nature Research Inspiring Science Award for women early-career researchers.

This event is free and open to all. Join us to explore how universities can power global change through knowledge, innovation, and solidarity.

#EurASc #WebinarSeries #MagdalenaSkipper #NaturePortfolio #KnowledgeSocieties #ResearchPolicy #ScienceDiplomacy #HigherEducation #GlobalGateway #ScientificExcellence #OpenScience

LAST EVENTS

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June 11th, 2025 | 14:00 CET | Online

We are pleased to announce the next session of the EurASc Webinar Series, featuring:

Prof. Anders Hagfeldt
Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala University and Professor of Physical Chemistry

Webinar Title:
“Europe can seize the opportunity through investment in knowledge societies and the role of the Guild”

This session will offer a forward-looking perspective on the role of European universities and research institutions in promoting global equity through investment in knowledge societies, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Prof. Hagfeldt will address how Europe can better align research, innovation, and higher education to achieve the goals of the Global Gateway initiative.

The presentation will reflect the strategic vision of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, calling for a 360-degree approach that connects science and policy to solve common global challenges — including health, environment, and digital transformation. By strengthening both national and European-level investment in knowledge, the EU can reinforce its competitiveness, resilience, and global leadership.

Details:

• Date: June 11th, 2025
• Time: 14:00 CET (Brussels time)
• Speaker: Prof. Anders Hagfeldt, Uppsala University

  Language: English
  Format: Online – Zoom & YouTube Livestream

  Join us live:
   Zoom Meeting
   YouTube Livestream

About the Speaker
Prof. Anders Hagfeldt is Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala University since 2021 and Professor of Physical Chemistry. He obtained his PhD at Uppsala University in 1993. His research has focused on the fields of dye-sensitized solar cells, perovskite solar cells and solar fuels. He has published more than 680 scientific papers that have received over 110,000 citations. 2014-2020 he was Professor at The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL).

This event is free and open to all. Join us to explore how universities can power global change through knowledge, innovation, and solidarity.

#EurASc #WebinarSeries #AndersHagfeldt #UppsalaUniversity #GlobalGateway #HigherEducation #KnowledgeSocieties #SciencePolicy #ResearchInvestment #TheGuild

https://youtu.be/mLItksTSGfU


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March 11th, 2025 | 14:00 CET | Online

We are delighted to announce the next session of the EurASc Webinar Series, featuring Professor Michael Graetzel from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).

Title: “Molecular Photovoltaics and the Stunning Rise of Perovskite Solar Cells”

This session will explore groundbreaking advancements in molecular photovoltaics, focusing on dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) and the rapid progress of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). With efficiencies exceeding 26.7%, PSCs are among the most promising future photovoltaic technologies. The talk will highlight the latest research on stability, large-scale production, and real-world applications.

Details:

• Date: March 11th, 2025
• Time: 14:00 CET (Brussels time)
• Speaker: Prof. Michael Graetzel, EPFL

  Language: English
  Format: Online – Zoom & YouTube Livestream

  Join us live:
  Zoom Meeting
  YouTube Livestream

Prof. Graetzel is a pioneer in molecular photovoltaics, whose contributions have revolutionized solar energy conversion. His research has also led to advancements in lithium-ion batteries and photoelectrochemical cells for solar-driven water splitting and CO₂ reduction. With over 1,700 publications, 332,600 citations, and an h-index of 267, he has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Millennium Technology Grand Prize, Balzan Prize, and Leonardo da Vinci Medal of EurASc.

This free and public webinar is an opportunity to gain insights into the future of solar energy and its role in sustainable technology. Don’t miss this chance to engage with one of the leading minds in photovoltaic research!

#EurASc #WebinarSeries #SolarEnergy #Innovation #PerovskiteSolarCells #Photovoltaics #EPFL #MichaelGraetzel

https://youtu.be/FCWpisIwZpw


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January 09th, 2025 | 15:00 CET | Online

We are excited to announce the next session of the EurASc Webinar Series featuring Dr. Georg Schütte, Secretary General of the Volkswagen Foundation.

Title: “In Troubled Waters: The Future of European Science and Innovation Policy”

This session will explore the challenges and opportunities for science and innovation in Europe, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of research funding, policy, and international collaboration.

Details:

• Date: January 9, 2025
• Time: 15:00 CET (Brussels time)
• Speaker: Dr. Georg Schütte, Secretary General, Volkswagen Foundation

The webinar will be available for free to all, and you can join us via Zoom or watch the YouTube livestream.

All webinars are free to attend and open to the public. We look forward to your participation!

#EurASc #WebinarSeries #SciencePolicy #Innovation #EuropeanScience #VolkswagenFoundation #GeorgSchuette #PublicLecture

https://youtu.be/zLDhjwCRLjw

Stay tuned for updates on future speakers and topics, as the EurASc Webinar Series continues to expand its program.

The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is honored to announce that the Annual Symposium & Ceremony 2025 will take place at CERN, the world’s leading center for particle physics, in Geneva, Switzerland, on December 17-18, 2025. This year’s symposium coincides with CERN’s 70th anniversary, adding an extraordinary dimension to this prestigious event.

CERN is renowned for its groundbreaking contributions to fundamental research, including the discovery of the W and Z bosons, the Higgs boson, and the invention of the World Wide Web. Beyond fundamental science, CERN’s advancements in particle accelerators and detectors have led to transformative applications in medical diagnostics, quantum computing, and materials science.

The symposium, under the theme “Societal Impact of Fundamental Sciences“, will feature cutting-edge discussions, keynote speeches by leading scientists, and the presentation of the Blaise Pascal Medals and the Leonardo da Vinci Award to outstanding contributors in science and technology. The symposium will be co-chaired by Prof. Paul Lecoq and Prof. Chiara Mariotti, distinguished Members of EurASc and leaders in the field of particle physics.

CERN Science Gateway will serve as an inspiring venue for scientific dialogue and exploration. EurASc Fellows will have the unique opportunity to stay in CERN’s internal hostel, located just 20 minutes from the Geneva city center.

CERN Director-General Prof. Fabiola Gianotti has expressed enthusiasm for hosting this landmark event and welcoming the EurASc community to the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation.

Stay tuned for further updates on the programme and registration details — all information will be available on the official event page. We look forward to celebrating this remarkable occasion with you!

For more information about CERN, visit CERN’s Official Website.

The One Ocean Science Congress (OOSC), organized by CNRS and IFREMER, will be held in Nice, France, 4 to 6 June 2025. It is a UN Special Event serving as the scientific foundation of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). This three-day congress will generate science-based outcomes and recommendations to support the global discussions at UNOC3.

We welcome contributions from the international scientific community on 10 key themes, which are aligned with the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and intended to inform the Ocean Action Panels of UNOC3. These themes are action- and solution-oriented, and designed to transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries:

The congress will include a combination of plenary sessions featuring keynote lectures, as well as oral and poster presentations. To foster greater interaction between science, society, action, and policy, and to involve civil society more broadly, ‘town hall’ meetings will also be organized.

Web site: https://one-ocean-science-2025.org
Enquiries: enquiries@one-ocean-science-2025.org

Nanjing and Zhenjiang, China – May 17-21, 2024

An international symposium on “Responsive Materials” was held at Southeast University in Nanjing, China. The event was organized by Prof. Quan Li, a member of EurASc and Editor-in-Chief of “Responsive Materials,” a publication by Wiley. The symposium featured participation from several EurASc fellows, including the President, Prof. Rodrigo Martins, and the Vice President, Alain Tressaud.

Following the symposium, on May 21, 2024, a cooperative conference took place between a EurASc delegation led by Prof. Rodrigo Martins and Jiangsu University in Zhenjiang. The conference was followed by visits to several scientific departments of Jiangsu University.

Professor Rodrigo Martins, President of the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc), served as one of the guest speakers at the session “Energizing Tomorrow: Unleashing the Power of Innovation in Clean Energy Transition” during the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2023 (COP28).

The session aimed to explore the paths and challenges toward halving carbon emission levels from 2018, focusing on the deployment and management of large-scale clean energy systems. Professor Martins, a renowned expert in the field, shared insights into this critical area, highlighting the significant strides made globally and his personal dedication to advancing clean energy technologies.

The distinguished panel also featured contributions from experts such as Neil Wilmshurst, Senior Vice President at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI); Mark Levine, Energy Division Director Emeritus at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), and the principal author of the United Nations report on climate change; Ann-Kathrin Lipponer, Associate Program Officer at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Innovation and Technology Center. The discussion was moderated by H.E. Homaid Al-Shimmari, Deputy Group CEO and Chief Corporate & Human Capital Officer at Mubadala.

The session, held on December 5th, provided valuable insights into global efforts to triple the capacity of renewable energy production, with 118 countries committing to this ambitious goal during COP28.

For more updates and information on EurASc’s involvement in shaping discussions on crucial topics, stay tuned to our website.

The conference aims to address the relationship between science and society, specifically the lack of credibility of science in parts of the public. We’re bringing together professionals and working scientists to reflect on the issue and debate possible reasons for the declining reputation of more practice-driven branches of science.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and help bridge the gap between science and society.

Public Credibility of Science

The conference is supposed to address the relationship between science and society. The intention is to bring together professional reflection on science and the expertise of working scientists. The more specific issue is the lack of credibility of science in parts of the public. We intend to debate possible reasons or causes of the declining reputation of more practice-driven branches of science. One of the traditional suspects is the commercialization and politicization of science: society shapes science such that its original culture of research is compromised. An opposite argument focuses on the growing interference of science in social matters. A contentious field is scientific policy advice, where critics claim that scientists have taken the lead and pushed elected representatives of the people to the margins. Third, trustworthiness needs to be earned by sound justification procedures. We seek to discuss conditions of justification as they arise in practice-driven fields. Methodological and institutional questions are supposed to take center stage. The fourth topical block is science communication. We want to focus on methodological virtues of science and explore ways to convey the spirit of scientific methods to critics.

Please direct questions concerning the organisation of the workshop to
Sabine Mende from the Group and Conference Support.
Tel: +49 521 106-2769
E-Mail: zif-conferencesupport@uni-bielefeld.de

Questions regarding scientific content and contributions should be directed to the organizers.

ALL INFORMATION HERE: https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/einrichtungen/zif/events/#/event/6950

The webinar is taking place on March 8th at 10 am CET. 

Registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2716769273733/WN_bcBRhFxoQk6K60C4REebWw.

On Nov.27 – Dec.1, 2022 the “Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit” will take place at Hilton Phuket Arcadia, Thailand (https://www.flogen.org/sips2022/) . This multidisciplinary summit is organized by the not-for-profit corporation FLOGEN Stars Outreach, which is dedicated to achieving sustainability through science and technology applied in various fields. Until now the participation of

9 Nobel Laureates has been confirmed and 500 confirmations and proposals have been already received.

Among several symposia that will take place during this Summit , the “2 nd International Symposium on Solid-State Chemistry for Applications & Sustainable Development” will honor Prof. Miguel Alario y Franco, Emeritus Professor at Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain, former President of the Royal Academy of Sciences of Spain and EurASc Fellow.

This major symposium focuses on solid-state chemistry and illustrates the relationships occurring between the synthesis, structure, and physical-chemical properties of solid inorganic compounds, leading to a final material with optimized properties such as advances in the synthesis routes, design of materials for sustainable energy production, advanced characterization techniques and applications, etc.

Further practical information on the “Alario-Franco 2 nd International Symposium on Solid-State Chemistry for Applications & Sustainable Development” can be found with the link:

• https://flogen.org/sips2022/summit.php?id=52

A shorter presentation of the Symposium and a link to the flyer can be found at:

• https://flogen.org/sips2022/Alario_Franco.php

The abstract can be submitted using the link:

• 
  https://www.flogen.org/sips2022//abstract_submission.php?p=35#top4

and any other information about the symposium, SIPS 2022 can be found in the official invitation:

• https://www.flogen.org/sips2022//pdf/SolidStateChemistry_General_Author_Invitation.pdf

In 2021-2022, the European Academy of Sciences (www.eurasc.org) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (https://english.cas.cn) worked together on Ocean-based climate actions.

The two academies report that, as a consequence of anthropogenic perturbations, the global ocean is warming, acidifying, losing oxygen and sea ice, and sea level is rising. While drastic reduction of the emission of greenhouse gases is urgently needed, which includes ocean energy substitution for fossil energy, we show that the ocean offers numerous opportunities to reduce the causes and consequences of climate change, globally and locally. A wide range of ocean-based measures to enhance societal climate adaptation are currently implemented worldwide to deal either with coastal risks or changes in ocean resources. Ocean-related measures should not be considered as a substitute for climate mitigation on land or non ocean-based adaptation measures, which must be strongly pursued for the benefit of the atmosphere, the ocean, and socio-ecological systems worldwide.”

Please see HERE full Report &more: DOI (https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6410659)

EurASc contact Jean-Pierre Gattuso jean-pierre.gattuso@imev-mer.fr