Euroscience Open Forum 2008: showcase proposals wanted
Proposals to present leading scientific and technology issues and dynamic public outreach activities are invited by the Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF) for its third event, to be hosted from 18 to 22 July 2008 in Barcelona, Spain. Presentations and debates on the leading scientific questions of the day, from research into stem cells to the challenge of climate change, are planned for ESOF2008. 'We will be looking for ideas from across the science spectrum that bring together different disciplines and highlight cutting-edge issues and research in Europe and the world,' explains Colin Berry, Chairman of the Programme Committee. 'Ideas on innovative session formats and communication styles, and proposals that inspire genuine debate will also be especially welcome,' he added. The ten themes addressed by the call are: - the human mind and behaviour; - the very big and the very small; - maintaining an open society through science; - engineering the body; - what should we eat and what we should look like? - enhancing energy security; fighting global warming; - science policy; - science and art; - demography in an ageing Europe; - screening: burdens and benefits. The ESOF2008 Outreach Activities Programme is also open for proposals that engage the imagination of citizens through shows, displays and presentations, that bring science to life in culture, sports and leisure. A Science and Society Programme is also planned to stimulate debate on how science, technology and the humanities impact on society and the economy. Proposals that bring together diverse members of Europe's science community are particularly encouraged.
Countries
Spain