Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA)

💻📱 Digital tools are reshaping science journalism. They offer exciting possibilities to reach wider audiences, but they also bring significant challenges - including a higher risk of disinformation and polarisation of public discourse.   How can science journalists harness new technologies responsibly while safeguarding scientific credibility❓   The 2025 ESMH Summer School brought together young journalists, researchers, and policymakers from across the EU to address these pressing questions. ✨Discover the highlights of the event and what experts had to say! https://wp.me/panTdn-4iu #ESMHSummerSchool

As part of STOA’s mission to bridge the gap between science and policy, a delegation of MEPs visited the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, the ALBA Synchrotron, and the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)! 🇪🇸 Last week, STOA Vice-Chair Ivars Ijabs and STOA members Laura Ballarín Cereza, Herbert Dorfmann and José Cepeda García de León exchanged with leading scientists from the three Spanish institutions on: ▶ Funding needs and sources; ▶ New developments in software and hardware (chips, quantum, photonics); ▶ Competition from third countries; ▶ EU strategies for quantum and AI & the development of dual-use technologies; ▶ Green tech and regulatory initiatives and provisions for R&D; ▶ Retention and attraction of talent in the EU. The visit, hosted by the Departament de Recerca i Universitats of Catalunya, was organised as part of STOA’s efforts to engage with experts, scientists, and stakeholders on key R&I issues to ensure that scientific advancements and evidence inform EU policymaking 🤝

And that’s a wrap! 👏   The 2025 ESMH Summer School ended on a high note with Mirko Bischofberger’s insightful masterclass on 'Artificial Intelligence for Science Communication'. Participants explored the how-to’s and limits of AI-powered tools to report on science and technology issues, and the ethical considerations to keep in mind 🔍   Day 3 also included an interesting panel, moderated by Tony Lockett, with speakers Alessandra Fornetti, Prof. Jason Pridmore and Fabio Turone on existing collaborative projects and networks in science communication, and the value of building a community of practice 👥   The last day of the 2025 ESMH Summer School concluded with an important discussion on the role of science communication in a healthy democracy and the main challenges science journalists face today, moderated by Morien Raeymakers and with insights from MEP Lina Gálvez Muñoz, Elisabetta Tola, Dr. Cameron Brick 🟥 and Mario Scharfbillig.   📺 Rewatch the closing session: https://europa.eu/!QqFrjq   📰 Read our interview with Mirko and Elisabetta on 'scientific citizenship' and how AI is reshaping the conditions for science communication: https://lnkd.in/deRSQ3Fn #ESMHSummerSchool

Day 2 of the ESMH Summer School dived further into what it means to be a science journalist in today’s digital landscape!   Gaël Van Weyenbergh moderated the discussion with experts Sara Degli-Esposti, Chris C., Trisha Meyer and Doichin Cholakov on the accountability of online platforms and the role of EU regulation in mitigating the spread of disinformation and creating safer digital environments 🌐   Science journalist Pierre Girard and neuroscientist Stina Börchers, PhD shared their experience with communicating science stories in the age of algorithms and how to create engaging science content for social media 📱   Fact-checkers Rocío Benavente and Patryk G. highlighted the importance of verifying sources and shared useful tips to identify and debunk false information online 🔍   Data visualisation experts Charlie Giattino and Giulio Sabbati pointed out where to find trustworthy data and how to use it and ‘bring it to live’ when reporting on research findings 📉   📰 Discover the full programme of the 2025 ESMH Summer School: https://lnkd.in/dmFa_RfR   📺 Rewatch the opening session: https://europa.eu/!mdbxWx #ESMHSummerSchool

The 2025 ESMH Summer School kicked off ! 🎉   Young science journalists from across the EU gathered in the European Parliament today for three days of workshops, masterclasses and panel discussions on ‘science communication in the digital age’ 📱🌐 Day 1 explored: 🔸 the shift in media consumption & the use of social media as news source; 🔹 trust in science and academic freedom in the EU and beyond; 🔸 the lessons from reporting on COVID19; 🔹 how science journalism supports policymaking.   Participants had the chance to exchange on these timely topics with: ▪️ Christian Ehler – MEP, STOA Chair ▪️ Alok Jha – Science and Technology Editor at The Economist ▪️ Pavla Hubalkova– Science Writer at WIRED Czech Republic & Slovakia ▪️ Dr. Ike Picone – Professor of Media and Journalism Studies, Vrije Universiteit Brussel ▪️ Agnès Vernet – President of the European Federation for Science Journalism   Missed it? Rewatch the opening session 📺 https://europa.eu/!mdbxWx 📰 Discover the programme of the 2025 ESMH Summer School: https://lnkd.in/dmFa_RfR 🔴 THURSDAY 26 JUNE, 14:15 CET: watch the closing session LIVE 👉 https://europa.eu/!QqFrjq #ESMHSummerSchool

⏰ TOMORROW 24 JUNE, 15:15 CET: don't miss the opening session of the 2025 ESMH Summer School on science communication! 📺 Watch LIVE 👉 https://europa.eu/!mdbxWx #ESMHSummerSchool

🏛 Want to know more about the state of academic freedom in the EU and how we can protect scientific independence? 📺 TUESDAY 24 JUNE 2025, 14:30 CET: Follow the presentation of STOA’s Academic Freedom Monitor 2024 in the European Parliament CULT Committee 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9_C3AkR   Prof. Peter Maassen from Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) | University of Oslo, Prof. Vasiliki Kosta and Dr. Olga Ceran from the Universiteit Leiden will present the key findings and policy options of the Academic Freedom Monitor 2024.   🔎 Learn more about the EP Forum for Academic Freedom and the Academic Freedom Monitor: https://lnkd.in/ee_T7QAN   #EP4AcademicFreedom

Are you ready for the 2025 ESMH Summer School? 🎉   Next week, young science journalists will join us at the European Parliament in Brussels for three days of workshops, seminars and panels on the challenges and opportunities of science communication in the digital age!   🔴 LIVE ON TUESDAY 24 JUNE, 15:15 CET: Opening session on the state of science journalism and the role of young journalists in shaping the future of science communication 👉 https://europa.eu/!mdbxWx   📰 Read also our interview with speakers Elisabetta Tola and Mirko Bischofberger on ‘‘scientific citizenship” and the potential of AI to spread science beyond traditional audiences: https://lnkd.in/deRSQ3Fn   Discover the full programme of the 2025 #ESMHSummerSchool: https://lnkd.in/dmFa_RfR

STOA's European Science-Media Hub hosted a science communication workshop at the European Youth Event in Strasbourg today✨A unique opportunity to exchange with young people about how science is perceived, shared, and trusted! Kai Kupferschmidt, science journalist and contributing correspondent at Science magazine, addressed: 🔸 the role of science journalism in bridging the gap between scientific research and society; 🔹 the importance of covering how science works and not only results; 🔸 the challenges posed by the omnipresence of disinformation; 🔹 how to keep science stories engaging in an age of quick clicks. Want to learn more about what being a science journalist means today? Read our interview with Kai Kupferschmidt 👉 https://lnkd.in/efDA5mqH Discover the #EYE2025: https://europa.eu/!nNGr9b

As global competition intensifies and technological sovereignty takes center stage, Europe stands at a crucial crossroads.   Last week, STOA and the G6 convened a high-level science summit to call for Research and Innovation to drive Europe’s policy agenda, in order to: 🔸 maintain scientific excellence 🔹 enhance EU’s strategic autonomy 🔸 boost Europe’s competitiveness   European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to securing long-term funding for innovation by keeping Horizon Europe a self-standing programme in the next MFF.   📺 Rewatch the full event: https://europa.eu/!VbN9wp