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The Eu-SPRI Forum was held this week in Enschede, bringing together over 350 people from mostly European institutions interested in science, technology, and innovation (STI) policy. The following points stood out for me: - We are finally getting a more nuanced and empirically informed debate about how missions and transformative policy are implemented. The boundary between these two approaches is fuzzier and very contextual. Transformative research was much more present with a dedicated track. There is still much definitional heavy lifting, but I saw appreciation for the diverse practices and (ethical) struggles of individual researchers and questions about the institutional support for engaged/action/transdisciplinary modes of research. - The impact agenda is in full swing, and most people are grappling with the consequences of it. The mismatch between the collective nature of impact and the individualised rewards and recognition system was very apparent. Most transdisciplinary collaborations require varied contributions, with researchers assuming multiple roles. I wish there were more space in the conference to connect with debates about co-production, which have already gone a lot further in unpacking what happens in these processes. How do we acknowledge varied contributions, serendipitous processes and the (slow) emergent and open-ended nature of 'impact' in the rapid pace of current academia? I wish we could all read, discuss and implement the likes of "The Slow Professor" https://lnkd.in/ePWUe7XT - Finally, I am glad to see Utrecht University and other Dutch universities trying their best to redress some of these significant structural barriers to more engaged scholarship. Every month that passes, it feels like we are taking steps in the right direction. It is great when many of your colleagues and bosses discuss science policy and the need for more humane and transformative academia. Next stop: IST in Oslo.

Together with Filip Rozborski and Christian Dayé, we are hosting a session on "Bridging Anticipation and Responsibility in Research and Innovation" at the STS Conference in Graz, taking place May 5-7, 2025. We invite contributions that, for example:
 🔹 Study how responsibilities are conceptualized, negotiated, and enacted.
 🔹 Examine how future expectations and visions shape responsibility and ethical obligations for researchers, engineers, and stakeholders.
 🔹 Explore case studies from various technological domains and stages of the R&I processes to elucidate how responsibility and anticipation are navigated. Interested in joining the discussion? Read the full call for papers and submit your abstract via https://lnkd.in/esZETH2j

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Happy to (at least remotely) participate in the general assembly of EASSH (European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities). I’m proud to be part of EASSH, the largest advocacy and science policy organization for social sciences and humanities (SSH) in Europe, representing Charles University since 2022. EASSH provides a crucial platform to enhance the international presence of SSH at our university and beyond. Currently, I am contributing to a working group focused on analyzing national SSH evaluation systems and drafting policy recommendations for the European Commission. 🤓 One significant challenge we face is the overreliance on bibliometric measures, such as impact journals often controlled by a small number of global private publishers or books from monopolistic presses—most of which are located outside the EU (much respect to my UK and US colleagues). ✊ While these systems have their strengths, they can unintentionally overshadow the societal impact and practical relevance that SSH research brings to our communities. 😏 Here’s to envisioning a future where societal impact is given a stronger role in research evaluation—especially in disciplines like SSH that thrive on relevance and real-world contributions. ☝ Let’s continue advocating for policies that truly reflect the value of research.

Scientific publications are a staple in Horizon Europe projects, but how do you oversee the process, especially when it comes to keeping track of them and reporting? 🧩 Check out Maria’s new blog post for a few tips 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXmc83cs

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An interesting initiative! It would be great that this goes beyond the usual suspects in research to reach #facilitators #designthinking experts, and #coaching practitioners, etc. A first transformative cultural way: break the silos!

Excited to share that the book 𝑆ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑡-𝑇𝑒𝑟𝑚 𝑅𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝐼𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑜𝑛 𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 has been published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing (https://lnkd.in/dpBQNXvn)! 📚 It includes a scientific article I co-authored with Professor Hugo Pinto from the Universidade do Algarve, focusing on the consequences of 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 on local communities. Our research offers a comparative analysis of the situations in Lisbon and Florence, two iconic cities facing similar challenges. 🌍 🛩️

📢 Call for contributors The ‘No Limits to Hope’ project by The Club of Rome, The Fifth Element, and WEEC Network is designed to shift mindsets to foster a fairer, healthier world by exploring new collaborative learning and problem-solving methods. We invite researchers, educators, and practitioners who have explored new learning paradigms and their ability to foster systemic transformation to submit research proposals, papers, and case studies to be included in a report aiming to drive cultural change. Learn more and apply ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dAvnVkfi

#OpenCall for papers + case studies „We invite researchers, educators, and practitioners who have explored new learning paradigms and their ability to foster systemic transformation to submit research proposals, papers, and case studies to be included in a report aiming to drive cultural change.“ #transformation #culture #arts #artscience #ecology #nature #sustainability