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Science, Economy and Society - Highlights 2010
The 2009 Science, Economy and Society Highlights are published
The publication brings in an attractive form an overview of the many activities carried out in 2009 by Directorate L - Science, Economy and Society of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Research. The Directorate has the responsibility of managing both the Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH) and the Science in Society (SIS) Programmes.
Challenging futures of Science in Society – The MASIS report has been published
The report represents a collective overview and reflection on emerging trends and important cutting-edge policy and research issues, priorities, strengths and weaknesses that influence the ‘Science in Society’ dimension in the ERA and which could develop further into trans-national activities.
Science in society: Sharing knowledge - Engaging society
Science underpins almost every aspect of our lives. Without it, many of the positive things we take for granted would be unimaginable.
The leaflet is available in 23 languages:
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The Rocard Report on Science Education
In April 2006, Michel Rocard (former French Prime Minister, and MEP) contacted the EU Commissioner for science and research, Janez Potocnik to draw attention to a European initiative which he considered as showing enormous potential for increasing young people's interest in science and mathematics. Read more...
The final report of the Mid-Term Assessment of Science and Society activities 2002-2006 is published
The study is a contribution to the ex-post evaluation of FP6; its main goals were to evaluate the activities implemented under this innovative part of FP6 and to develop recommendations for FP7. Read more...
The Commission has adopted a Communication on Scientific information
This was announced on 15 February 2007 at the conference "Scientific Publishing in the European Research Area: access, dissemination and preservation". Read more...
Women & Science: Latest Statistics and Indicators
Newly released EU employment statistics disaggregated by sex and supplemented by certain other complementary data, which provide illuminating perspectives on the current employment situation of male and female scientists and researchers:

Last updated on: 2011-06-09