Eleni Zika
@zikaele.bsky.social
Head of Scientific Impact & Feedback to Policy | @erc.europa.eu | Mirzayan Fellow @nationalacademies.org | #science4policy #sustainability #climate #innovation #WomenInSTEM & 🎾 |🇬🇷🇫🇷🇪🇺| Views my own
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Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
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The European Commission is pleased to launch this new Science, Research & Innovation account. We look forward to connecting with the community on Bluesky! 🧪
Here you will find:
- EU scientific news
- Horizon Europe funding opportunities
- Innovative EU-supported projects
- Events, tools & resources
Here you will find:
- EU scientific news
- Horizon Europe funding opportunities
- Innovative EU-supported projects
- Events, tools & resources
September 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The European Commission is pleased to launch this new Science, Research & Innovation account. We look forward to connecting with the community on Bluesky! 🧪
Here you will find:
- EU scientific news
- Horizon Europe funding opportunities
- Innovative EU-supported projects
- Events, tools & resources
Here you will find:
- EU scientific news
- Horizon Europe funding opportunities
- Innovative EU-supported projects
- Events, tools & resources
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IPCC’s 2023 Synthesis Report shows:
There are tried & tested policy measures that can work to achieve deep emissions reductions & climate resilience if they are scaled up & applied more widely.
#IPCC #ClimateReport
Explore the findings 👉 bit.ly/SRYRpt23
There are tried & tested policy measures that can work to achieve deep emissions reductions & climate resilience if they are scaled up & applied more widely.
#IPCC #ClimateReport
Explore the findings 👉 bit.ly/SRYRpt23
September 25, 2025 at 6:28 AM
IPCC’s 2023 Synthesis Report shows:
There are tried & tested policy measures that can work to achieve deep emissions reductions & climate resilience if they are scaled up & applied more widely.
#IPCC #ClimateReport
Explore the findings 👉 bit.ly/SRYRpt23
There are tried & tested policy measures that can work to achieve deep emissions reductions & climate resilience if they are scaled up & applied more widely.
#IPCC #ClimateReport
Explore the findings 👉 bit.ly/SRYRpt23
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In case you missed it...
Yesterday we announced the new 2025 ERC Starting Grant winners. 478 early-career researchers will be pushing the frontiers of science - from cancer and mental health to quantum breakthroughs.
👉 europa.eu/!89nG4M
5 explain what this funding means for their work & careers.👇
Yesterday we announced the new 2025 ERC Starting Grant winners. 478 early-career researchers will be pushing the frontiers of science - from cancer and mental health to quantum breakthroughs.
👉 europa.eu/!89nG4M
5 explain what this funding means for their work & careers.👇
September 5, 2025 at 7:09 AM
In case you missed it...
Yesterday we announced the new 2025 ERC Starting Grant winners. 478 early-career researchers will be pushing the frontiers of science - from cancer and mental health to quantum breakthroughs.
👉 europa.eu/!89nG4M
5 explain what this funding means for their work & careers.👇
Yesterday we announced the new 2025 ERC Starting Grant winners. 478 early-career researchers will be pushing the frontiers of science - from cancer and mental health to quantum breakthroughs.
👉 europa.eu/!89nG4M
5 explain what this funding means for their work & careers.👇
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New EU rules adopted today mean better access for qualified researchers to online data gathered by very large online platforms & search engines.
This is important for investigations into systemic risks (e.g illegal content or disinformation).
See 👉 europa.eu/!XHYdGN
This is important for investigations into systemic risks (e.g illegal content or disinformation).
See 👉 europa.eu/!XHYdGN
July 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
New EU rules adopted today mean better access for qualified researchers to online data gathered by very large online platforms & search engines.
This is important for investigations into systemic risks (e.g illegal content or disinformation).
See 👉 europa.eu/!XHYdGN
This is important for investigations into systemic risks (e.g illegal content or disinformation).
See 👉 europa.eu/!XHYdGN
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A newly published report highlights the results of Proof of Concept funding between 2014 and 2023.
During this period, 1 731 projects across 30 EU and Associated Countries were supported, with a total investment of €259 million.
👉 buff.ly/y0eEGm7
#ERCPoC #ProofofConcept #EUfunded
During this period, 1 731 projects across 30 EU and Associated Countries were supported, with a total investment of €259 million.
👉 buff.ly/y0eEGm7
#ERCPoC #ProofofConcept #EUfunded
June 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A newly published report highlights the results of Proof of Concept funding between 2014 and 2023.
During this period, 1 731 projects across 30 EU and Associated Countries were supported, with a total investment of €259 million.
👉 buff.ly/y0eEGm7
#ERCPoC #ProofofConcept #EUfunded
During this period, 1 731 projects across 30 EU and Associated Countries were supported, with a total investment of €259 million.
👉 buff.ly/y0eEGm7
#ERCPoC #ProofofConcept #EUfunded
So proud of my team for this work! It was an enormous effort, enjoy the read 👇🙏
ERC Proof of Concept Grants may be small in size, but their impact is big!
A newly published report shows how powerful and serendipitous the link between excellent research and innovation can be, when we support curiosity-driven ideas with the right tools.
New #ERCPoC report 👉 europa.eu/!3rrJmw
A newly published report shows how powerful and serendipitous the link between excellent research and innovation can be, when we support curiosity-driven ideas with the right tools.
New #ERCPoC report 👉 europa.eu/!3rrJmw
June 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
So proud of my team for this work! It was an enormous effort, enjoy the read 👇🙏
So proud to say my team did this 👇
Warm thanks to all contributors
Warm thanks to all contributors
ERC Proof of Concept Grants may be small in size, but their impact is big!
A newly published report shows how powerful and serendipitous the link between excellent research and innovation can be, when we support curiosity-driven ideas with the right tools.
New #ERCPoC report 👉 europa.eu/!3rrJmw
A newly published report shows how powerful and serendipitous the link between excellent research and innovation can be, when we support curiosity-driven ideas with the right tools.
New #ERCPoC report 👉 europa.eu/!3rrJmw
June 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
So proud to say my team did this 👇
Warm thanks to all contributors
Warm thanks to all contributors
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A truly historic evening at the #WHA78: the #PandemicAccord resolution was approved in Committee A with 124 in favour, 0 against and 11 abstentions.
The final step: adoption in plenary tomorrow morning.
My thanks once again to @who.int Member States for choosing to keep the world safer. 🙏
The final step: adoption in plenary tomorrow morning.
My thanks once again to @who.int Member States for choosing to keep the world safer. 🙏
May 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A truly historic evening at the #WHA78: the #PandemicAccord resolution was approved in Committee A with 124 in favour, 0 against and 11 abstentions.
The final step: adoption in plenary tomorrow morning.
My thanks once again to @who.int Member States for choosing to keep the world safer. 🙏
The final step: adoption in plenary tomorrow morning.
My thanks once again to @who.int Member States for choosing to keep the world safer. 🙏
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Today we celebrate #EuropeDay.
European support for researchers has made breakthroughs in genome sequencing and mRNA vaccines possible.
It's spurred the development of cutting edge microchips and even led to the first image of a black hole!
👉 bit.ly/4k6iD1N
European support for researchers has made breakthroughs in genome sequencing and mRNA vaccines possible.
It's spurred the development of cutting edge microchips and even led to the first image of a black hole!
👉 bit.ly/4k6iD1N
May 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Today we celebrate #EuropeDay.
European support for researchers has made breakthroughs in genome sequencing and mRNA vaccines possible.
It's spurred the development of cutting edge microchips and even led to the first image of a black hole!
👉 bit.ly/4k6iD1N
European support for researchers has made breakthroughs in genome sequencing and mRNA vaccines possible.
It's spurred the development of cutting edge microchips and even led to the first image of a black hole!
👉 bit.ly/4k6iD1N
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🇪🇺 United in Diversity. Europe, our home. 🌍
Today, we celebrate the European dream and the values that bring us together.
Europe Day is your day! 💙
Enjoy the feeling with the new digital merch 👉 europa.eu/!VWYmRc
Today, we celebrate the European dream and the values that bring us together.
Europe Day is your day! 💙
Enjoy the feeling with the new digital merch 👉 europa.eu/!VWYmRc
May 9, 2025 at 8:19 AM
🇪🇺 United in Diversity. Europe, our home. 🌍
Today, we celebrate the European dream and the values that bring us together.
Europe Day is your day! 💙
Enjoy the feeling with the new digital merch 👉 europa.eu/!VWYmRc
Today, we celebrate the European dream and the values that bring us together.
Europe Day is your day! 💙
Enjoy the feeling with the new digital merch 👉 europa.eu/!VWYmRc
So thrilled to be selected for the Geneva Science Diplomacy Week 2025, joining a remarkable group of participants to explore the intersection of science, policy, and diplomacy.
#sciencediplomacy #Science4Policy
#sciencediplomacy #Science4Policy
May 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
So thrilled to be selected for the Geneva Science Diplomacy Week 2025, joining a remarkable group of participants to explore the intersection of science, policy, and diplomacy.
#sciencediplomacy #Science4Policy
#sciencediplomacy #Science4Policy
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In a new statement, the presidents of @nasonline.org, NAE, and @NAM.edu urge the Trump administration to maintain a welcoming environment for international students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities.
Read: ow.ly/I0X750VLz6c
Read: ow.ly/I0X750VLz6c
May 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In a new statement, the presidents of @nasonline.org, NAE, and @NAM.edu urge the Trump administration to maintain a welcoming environment for international students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities.
Read: ow.ly/I0X750VLz6c
Read: ow.ly/I0X750VLz6c
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New Animation! 🌍✨
How can we create just & sustainable futures for people & nature?
The @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment explores the deep shifts needed to tackle biodiversity loss.
📺 Watch now:
How can we create just & sustainable futures for people & nature?
The @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment explores the deep shifts needed to tackle biodiversity loss.
📺 Watch now:
Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
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March 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
New Animation! 🌍✨
How can we create just & sustainable futures for people & nature?
The @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment explores the deep shifts needed to tackle biodiversity loss.
📺 Watch now:
How can we create just & sustainable futures for people & nature?
The @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment explores the deep shifts needed to tackle biodiversity loss.
📺 Watch now:
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Have you previously received EU research funding?
The Horizon Results Booster offers free, tailor-made services to help you maximise the dissemination and exploitation of your research results 🧪.
Next info session 👉 1 April 2024.
Register 👉 t.co/zqpj6iaBaZ
The Horizon Results Booster offers free, tailor-made services to help you maximise the dissemination and exploitation of your research results 🧪.
Next info session 👉 1 April 2024.
Register 👉 t.co/zqpj6iaBaZ
March 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Have you previously received EU research funding?
The Horizon Results Booster offers free, tailor-made services to help you maximise the dissemination and exploitation of your research results 🧪.
Next info session 👉 1 April 2024.
Register 👉 t.co/zqpj6iaBaZ
The Horizon Results Booster offers free, tailor-made services to help you maximise the dissemination and exploitation of your research results 🧪.
Next info session 👉 1 April 2024.
Register 👉 t.co/zqpj6iaBaZ
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The latest EU survey shows that Europeans strongly believe in the benefits of science 🧪 , but want research to be more open and aligned with society’s needs.
Discover more here ➡️ https://buff.ly/4hQS67q
#ResearchImpactEU #HorizonMagazine
Discover more here ➡️ https://buff.ly/4hQS67q
#ResearchImpactEU #HorizonMagazine
Do Europeans trust science? New survey says “yes, but”
A large majority of Europeans believe in the benefits of science, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey on “European citizens’ knowledge and attitudes towards science and technology”. They…
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February 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The latest EU survey shows that Europeans strongly believe in the benefits of science 🧪 , but want research to be more open and aligned with society’s needs.
Discover more here ➡️ https://buff.ly/4hQS67q
#ResearchImpactEU #HorizonMagazine
Discover more here ➡️ https://buff.ly/4hQS67q
#ResearchImpactEU #HorizonMagazine
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Scientists, given more time and flexibility, often stumble upon unexpected discoveries—like Alexander Fleming, who saw a mould had killed the bacteria he was growing, paving the way for antibiotics.
Recent study analysed such findings—more of them than you'd expect.
👉 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Recent study analysed such findings—more of them than you'd expect.
👉 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
February 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Scientists, given more time and flexibility, often stumble upon unexpected discoveries—like Alexander Fleming, who saw a mould had killed the bacteria he was growing, paving the way for antibiotics.
Recent study analysed such findings—more of them than you'd expect.
👉 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Recent study analysed such findings—more of them than you'd expect.
👉 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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What do Europeans think of science and technology?
- 83% believe science and tech have a positive impact,
- 67% say science makes life easier, healthier and more comfortable,
- 58% want to learn more about scientific advances.
Find out more in the new Eurobarometer.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
- 83% believe science and tech have a positive impact,
- 67% say science makes life easier, healthier and more comfortable,
- 58% want to learn more about scientific advances.
Find out more in the new Eurobarometer.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Europeans strongly support science and technology according to new Eurobarometer survey
The latest Eurobarometer survey on ‘European citizens' knowledge and attitudes towards science and technology' released today shows more than 8 in 10 citizens (83%) think that the overall influence of...
ec.europa.eu
February 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
What do Europeans think of science and technology?
- 83% believe science and tech have a positive impact,
- 67% say science makes life easier, healthier and more comfortable,
- 58% want to learn more about scientific advances.
Find out more in the new Eurobarometer.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
- 83% believe science and tech have a positive impact,
- 67% say science makes life easier, healthier and more comfortable,
- 58% want to learn more about scientific advances.
Find out more in the new Eurobarometer.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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How do researchers who are funded by the ERC lend their results some real-world impact? 📈
A new report reveals how a good number commercialise patents, driving innovation across Europe and beyond.
🔗 europa.eu/!x8XNNR
🇪🇺 #FrontierResearch #ResearchImpact #Innovation
A new report reveals how a good number commercialise patents, driving innovation across Europe and beyond.
🔗 europa.eu/!x8XNNR
🇪🇺 #FrontierResearch #ResearchImpact #Innovation
February 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
How do researchers who are funded by the ERC lend their results some real-world impact? 📈
A new report reveals how a good number commercialise patents, driving innovation across Europe and beyond.
🔗 europa.eu/!x8XNNR
🇪🇺 #FrontierResearch #ResearchImpact #Innovation
A new report reveals how a good number commercialise patents, driving innovation across Europe and beyond.
🔗 europa.eu/!x8XNNR
🇪🇺 #FrontierResearch #ResearchImpact #Innovation
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Calling early- career #journalists!
Don't miss your chance to apply for a #funded #residency programme, supported by the ERC 👇👇👇
@sciencewriters.org #journalismsky @ksjatmit.bsky.social
Don't miss your chance to apply for a #funded #residency programme, supported by the ERC 👇👇👇
@sciencewriters.org #journalismsky @ksjatmit.bsky.social
🚨Applications Open!
Round 3 of the FRONTIERS Science Journalism Residency Program is now accepting applications from early-career journalists.
📝 Open to journalists with up to five years of experience
📅 Deadline: 6 May'25 (17hCET)
Learn more and apply 👉 bit.ly/4hmg4Yt
@ercresearch.bsky.social
Round 3 of the FRONTIERS Science Journalism Residency Program is now accepting applications from early-career journalists.
📝 Open to journalists with up to five years of experience
📅 Deadline: 6 May'25 (17hCET)
Learn more and apply 👉 bit.ly/4hmg4Yt
@ercresearch.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Calling early- career #journalists!
Don't miss your chance to apply for a #funded #residency programme, supported by the ERC 👇👇👇
@sciencewriters.org #journalismsky @ksjatmit.bsky.social
Don't miss your chance to apply for a #funded #residency programme, supported by the ERC 👇👇👇
@sciencewriters.org #journalismsky @ksjatmit.bsky.social
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Hello, Bluesky! ☀️
We fund frontier research in Europe—bold ideas, unexpected discoveries and science that shapes the future. So it’s only fitting we’ve landed here. Sorry for being late.
Follow us for updates on ERC funding, research policy, and our grantees' discoveries.
We fund frontier research in Europe—bold ideas, unexpected discoveries and science that shapes the future. So it’s only fitting we’ve landed here. Sorry for being late.
Follow us for updates on ERC funding, research policy, and our grantees' discoveries.
February 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Hello, Bluesky! ☀️
We fund frontier research in Europe—bold ideas, unexpected discoveries and science that shapes the future. So it’s only fitting we’ve landed here. Sorry for being late.
Follow us for updates on ERC funding, research policy, and our grantees' discoveries.
We fund frontier research in Europe—bold ideas, unexpected discoveries and science that shapes the future. So it’s only fitting we’ve landed here. Sorry for being late.
Follow us for updates on ERC funding, research policy, and our grantees' discoveries.