13/09/2018
SAPEA was presented at the expert panel debate Science for policy: a European perspective, organised by the Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub at Swansea University (Wales) on 4 September 2018. The debate was chaired by Professor John Tucker MAE and opened by the new Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales, Professor Peter Halligan, who gave insightful reflections […]
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28/06/2018
At ESOF 2018 (9 – 14 July) two sessions will feature SAPEA speakers and recent reports from SAPEA and the European Commission Group of Chief Scientific Advisors. 10.15-11.30, Wednesday 11 July: Citizens and science advice – challenges and opportunities of participatory science advice Speakers from the Scientific Advice Mechanism and other science advice bodies will discusses […]
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08/06/2018
This report has now been published: www.sapea.info/masos The European Commission Group of Chief Scientific Advisors adopted this topic to address policy makers using scientific advice within the European Commission. SAPEA experts from across Europe will contribute their knowledge and expertise in this topic to produce an Evidence Review Report. The scientific opinion is expected […]
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07/06/2018
FEAM (the Federation of European Academies of Medicine) has published a summary report from a FEAM European Biomedical Policy Forum round table discussion on the use of animals in scientific research, which was chaired by Professor André Parodi, Honorary President of the French National Academy of Medicine and of the French Veterinary Academy. The round […]
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07/06/2018
This report has now been published: www.sapea.info/topics/ageing As an initiative from SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies), the Scientific Advice Mechanism is taking up the task of providing science advice to the European Commission on the future of ageing. This will take account of the current international and European policy context and […]
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04/06/2018
SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies) has published its third Evidence Review Report titled Improving authorisation processes for plant protection products in Europe: a scientific perspective on the assessment of potential risks to human health. The report examines the methods and procedures for assessing potential harmful effects on human health from the use […]
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29/05/2018
ALLEA (the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities) has published the first issue of a new discussion paper series titled “Loss of Trust? Loss of Trustworthiness? Truth and Expertise Today”. The paper addresses current discussions on the so-called “post-truth” era and draws attention to the questions of placing and refusing trust in expertise, and […]
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23/05/2018
SAPEA has published its second Evidence Review Report titled Novel Carbon Capture and Utilisation Technologies: research and climate aspects. The report explores whether Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies have the potential to contribute significantly to mitigating the effects of climate change. As an integral part of the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM), SAPEA was asked […]
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23/05/2018
The Lisbon Academy of Sciences organised an event to discuss the food from the oceans on Wednesday 23 May at 3pm. With presentations and audience discussion, the event explored the SAPEA Food from the Oceans Evidence Review Report and the European Commission Group of Chief Scientific Advisors Opinion, which were both published in November 2017. […]
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11/05/2018
SAPEA is seeking a full time Head of Communications. For further information visit the ALLEA (All European Academies) website. Download the job description.
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