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Independent and objective analysis of science and technology for policy options - #science4policy

#STOA and the European Science-Media Hub #ESMH are part of DG EPRS and the European Parliament

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Ahead of the #STOAevent "Planetary Health: A Critical Discipline for the Future" (14/1), the #ESMH spoke with Dr Vanessa Harris of the #UvA:

👉Planetary health research - links between human #health & health of ecosystems: wp.me/panTdn-4ss

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January 7, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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As universities experiment with AI avatars, @sandra-schoen.bsky.social‬ and @mebner.bsky.social argue we must address the ethical, pedagogical and institutional implications of ‘avatarised’ educators 🤖
📝 #EUAExpertVoices article https://bit.ly/4ne9zJL

#AIinEducation #EdTech @tugraz.bsky.social
Promotional banner for the EUA Expert Voices article by Martin Ebner and Sandra Schön, Graz University of Technology, entitled "Artificial intelligence is creating impressive teaching avatars, but also ethical dilemmas"
January 6, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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On 27 January, experts in food security will meet to explore how to work better together and improve nutrition and food security through a more sustainable and integrated data system.

🕚 11:00–17:00 CET
📍 Brussels (CDMA) or online
🔗 Register here: link.europa.eu/wCDgv9
January 7, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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Last days to register:

🗓️13/1: #EUParliament #STOA Annual Lecture on #AcademicFreedom in the US

With book author David Rabban @utexaslaw.bsky.social, Kurt Deketelaere LERU, MEPs Christian Ehler &
@linagalvez.eu

👉Programme & register/watch online: link.europa.eu/xg7rgW
January 6, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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📆 SAVE THE DATE

Join our annual EPRS policy roundtable on 10 issues to watch in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

We will explore 10 of the major issues that are likely to shape next year

⏰ 14 January (13:00-14:30)
📍 European Parliament + online
✍️ Register by 9 January for accreditation link.europa.eu/4jp6x4

#EPRSevents
Poster of the annual EPRS policy roundtable on ten issues to watch in 2026. This event will take place on 14 January (13:00-14:30) at the European Parliament in Brussels (SPAAK 4B1) and online.
December 22, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Happy New Year! 🥂

✨2026 #EP #STOA events & studies coming up on:
- #AcademicFreedom
- Planetary Health
- Humanities & Social Science in R&I
- #Cybersecurity
- EIT Water
- Forest wildfires
- Autonomous vehicles
- Energy dependency
- ESMH Summer School for young journalists

👉 europa.eu/!KPFDh8
January 5, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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💧#Waterscarcity is increasing: 30% of Europeans already face water stress each year

☑️#STOA foresight study on the future of EU water availability & consumption: europa.eu/!QYQTj4
☑️Interview with Dr. Maria Kottari, co-author of the STOA study: wp.me/panTdn-4e9

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December 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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🔴Starting soon at 9:30h in the @europarl.europa.eu

#STOAPanel meeting & study presentation on how #digital tools & #AI can support policymakers & their staff with #EU legislation

📺Watch live: link.europa.eu/wvJJJT

@linagalvez.eu @ivarsijabs.bsky.social @ep-eprs.bsky.social @josecepeda.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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🗓️This Thursday 18/12 at 9:30h CET in #EUParliament

#STOAPanel meeting & study presentation:

How can #digital tools & #AI effectively support policymakers & staff when it comes to EU legislation?

👉 link.europa.eu/XYGYPM
📺Watch live: link.europa.eu/wvJJJT

@linagalvez.eu @ivarsijabs.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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New report and statement: The Scientific Advice Mechanism has delivered guidance to the European Commission on how AI can support crisis response across Europe. Key finding: AI excels at standardised, data-intensive tasks in recurring disasters like floods, wildfires, and droughts. scadv.eu/7t4hWpl
December 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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🗓️14/1 #STOAevent in @euparliament.bsky.social

Healthier planet=healthier people🌱🌍

Scientists & policymakers will discuss how to shape a healthier planet to ensure the wellbeing of current & future generations

🎙️Keynote by Prof Rockström @pik-potsdam.bsky.social

👉 link.europa.eu/37Xkc4
December 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Unveiling the human #exposome: a new frontier in environmental #health #science

Up to 90% of disease risks can be linked to environmental exposures

👉Study #STOA & video: wp.me/panTdn-4rA

With Prof Roel Vermeulen @umcutrecht.bsky.social @exposome.bsky.social
Unveiling the human exposome: A new frontier in environmental health science - ESMH
While genomics has revolutionised our understanding of hereditary health conditions, research suggests that up to 90% of disease risks are actually linked
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December 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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🗓️13/1: #EUParliament #STOA Annual Lecture
‘#AcademicFreedom in the US’

Join academics & policymakers as they explore how US policy decisions impact universities' autonomy & #research priorities

👉Registration open: link.europa.eu/xg7rgW
#EP4AcademicFreedom

@ep-eprs.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
December 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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"Research driven by curiosity - rather than by pre-defined agendas - is one of the strongest safeguards of academic freedom and democratic resilience."

ERC President Maria Leptin’s speech on #AcademicFreedom under threat couldn’t be more topical.

Speech:
erc.europa.eu/news-events/ne…#CG40Yearsrs
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December 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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What If... generative AI is reaching its limits?🚫

Since ChatGPT's launch, #GenAI has grown at record speed. It offers big productivity gains & attracts trillions in investment, but today's models still show limits that "hyperscaling" may not fix⤵️

link.europa.eu/4mkyXM @ep-eprs.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Interview with David Olley from @auroraenergy.bsky.social

on the potential of e-fuels for Europe's #EnergyTransition and decarbonisation.

Read the #ESMH interview⤵️
tinyurl.com/3tachyu7
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Interview with Analyst Corentin Boillet from Enerdata

on the efficiency of e-fuels and their role in the transition to #ClimateNeutrality.

Read the #ESMH interview⤵️
tinyurl.com/mr4dyc9n
November 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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🔴WATCH NOW

Join us for the #STOAPanel featuring an study of the @europarl.europa.eu ITRE Committee on how the EU can accelerate the deployment of Direct Air Capture technologies to reach net-zero by 2050💨

Webstream → link.europa.eu/ytDJRV
November 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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#STOAPanel happening tomorrow ↓

To reach net zero by 2050, the EU will need #CleanTech that capture CO₂ directly from the air and store or use it.💨

Follow the presentation of the @europarl.europa.eu Committee on Industry study on how the EU can accelerate its deployment.

📺 link.europa.eu/ytDJRV
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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On #SustainableTransportDay, we explore e-fuels and their potential for hard-to-electrify sectors like aviation and maritime.

Can they boost EU's strategic autonomy and #EnergySecurity?

📰Read the article: wp.me/panTdn-4rc
November 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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📆This Thursday, 27 Nov at 9.30h

#STOAPanel at the @europarl.europa.eu featuring a
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy study on how the EU can accelerate the deployment of Direct Air Capture technologies to reach net-zero by 2050💨

Webstream → link.europa.eu/ytDJRV

#CleanTech #EUInnovation
November 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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🔬There is strong momentum for science in the #EUAgenda, yet misinformation & science denial remain challenges.

Watch how the STOA–@erc.europa.eu Pairing Scheme connects MEPs and EU scientists to strengthen evidence-based policy: youtu.be/ScHqGyJUcEk

Rewatch the event 👉 link.europa.eu/JFW9cd
Pairing Scheme: Bridging Science and Policy
YouTube video by MySTOA
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November 20, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Reimagining music in the age of #AI.🎶

🎧Watch the highlights from our #STOAevent on how the EU can ensure transparency in creative workflows while protecting artists & fostering innovation.

Watch the video👉 wp.me/panTdn-4qK
Rewatch the event👉 link.europa.eu/q7vkBB
Empowered by Music in the Age of Innovation - ESMH
Rapid technological advancements are transforming cultural and creative industries, affecting how music is created, shared and experienced. Digital tools
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November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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We’re at the @europarl.europa.eu, where ERC grantees meet MEPs to bridge frontier research and policy.

📺Tune in on Wed 12 Nov at 14.30 europarl.europa.eu/streaming/?e...

Who benefits from such exchanges between scientists and politicians? Hear from ERC President Maria Leptin.
November 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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This year’s #STOA & @erc.europa.eu Pairing Scheme brought together policymakers and top EU researchers for a day of collaboration, strengthening the dialogue between science and policy. 🧵

#EUResearch #SciencePolicy
November 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM