Humanities and social sciences bridging the gap between theory and practice

Two international conference series in humanities, social and environmental sciences have been launched by the European Science Foundation in partnership with Bielefeld University and the Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF)

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ESF, FMSH/Entre-Sciences’ conferences to address critical environmental topics

The European Science Foundation (ESF) and the French Foundation of the Maison des Sciences de l’Homme (FMSH) (within the Entre-Sciences programme) have agreed to jointly develop a new conference series in environmental sciences; an effort to actively foster exchanges between scientists working in...

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Europe gets together to harness quantum physics

The long cherished goal of applying the strange properties of quantum mechanics to the macroscopic world we inhabit has been brought closer by a series of recent developments. The exciting progress was made in the important field of quantum optics and discussed recently at a high level conference...

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New treatments for viral and other diseases by blocking genes

The elusive goal of developing effective treatments for viral diseases such as AIDS and influenza has been brought closer by dramatic progress in the ability to interfere with viral genetic machinery. The stage was set for a coordinated European effort to accelerate research and stimulate...

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A successful Chairs’ Day ensures high organisational standard of ESF Research Conferences

Eighteen leading scientists selected to chair upcoming ESF Research Conferences attended a Chairs’ Day organised by the Conferences Unit to explore and discuss the different aspects of running their international conferences. Understanding the conference format and objectives, managing its budget,...

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ESF Conferences to cooperate with Africa

Pushing the frontiers of infectious disease research: from basic to translational science The European Science Foundation (ESF), the International Council for Science (ICSU) and the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC), together with the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, the...

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ESF Conference probes water’s mysterious interactions at molecular level

Some of the most challenging problems in science concern the behaviour of the most commonplace compound on the planet’s surface - water. But some of the mysteries are now being unravelled by the latest analysis and imaging techniques in an unfolding story that was presented at a recent conference...

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EDemocracy research requires all-inclusive approach, conference told

Research into eDemocracy must become more interdisciplinary, collaborative and comparative if it is to sufficiently analyse the role and impact of technology in democratic processes, heard delegates of a recent European Science Foundation (ESF) research conference on eDemocracy.EDemocracy is the...

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ESF Conference examines into insect’s immunity system

The long-held idea that only vertebrates have sophisticated adaptive immune systems that can protect them for life against many pathogens after being infected by them just once has been revised in recent years. It turns out that many insects also have a form of immune memory that protects them...

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Exploring Common Values for the Third Millenium

From 31 October to 4 November, leading scientists from 27 nations will meet in Vadstena, Sweden to discuss concepts of human dignity and its importance for current moral and political dialogues. The conference  “Pathways of Human Dignity: From Cultural Traditions to a New Paradigm” is...

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