Debate Science! European Student Parliament

Project Information

EUSP

Grant agreement ID: 814759

DOI

10.3030/814759

Project closed

EC signature date 28 May 2018

Start date 1 March 2018

End date 31 October 2018

Funded under

• Encourage citizens to engage in science through formal and informal science education, and promote the diffusion of science-based activities, namely in science centres and through other appropriate channels

Total cost

€ 100 000,00

EU contribution

€ 100 000,00

Coordinated by

WISSENSCHAFT IM DIALOG GGMBH
Germany

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - EUSP (Debate Science! European Student Parliament)

Reporting period: 2018-03-01 to 2018-10-31

Summary of the context and overall objectives of the project

Wissenschaft im Dialog organised a European Student Parliament on scientific issues in conjunction with ESOF 2018 in Toulouse. The attendees were young people aged 16-19 years from 12 European cities in 10 countries. In a simulated parliament students investigated ‘The Future of Mobility’ which is a challenge for science and society. Student committees discussed aspects of this theme with researchers. They wrote resolutions, presented them in a parliamentary debate and delivered them to Commissioner Carlos Moedas.

The project represents a process of RRI where school students exchange ideas with researchers and policy makers. These stakeholders gain new insights into the views of young Europeans. In addition results are disseminated to experts in the fields of science education and outreach, allowing an exchange of ideas.
Young Europeans attending the parliament develop their interest in science studies and careers through discussions of science in the context of interesting and relevant societal challenges. Students enhance their skills in critical thinking through self-directed learning and debating. They are inspired by meeting role models who use scientific knowledge and methods in their work.

Work performed from the beginning of the project to the end of the period covered by the report and main results achieved so far

The project involves organising and running a European student parliament on 'The Future of Mobility' in conjunction with ESOF 2018. This event brings together students from across Europe to discuss scientific topics with scientists and policy makers. In Toulouse over 70 students from 10 countries across Europe came together to debate science.

The results of the student parliament is communicated to a broad audience via online and traditional media to stimulate their interest and awareness of science in society. The students’ resolutions are also disseminated to relevant stakeholders, including scientists and policy makers.

Progress beyond the state of the art and expected potential impact (including the socio-economic impact and the wider societal implications of the project so far)

Debate Science! European Student Parliaments develops students’ knowledge of science and scientific processes and their skills in critical thinking, problem solving and communication. It stimulates their interest in scientific studies and careers by demonstrating the role of science in addressing societal challenges and allowing them to meet scientist role models face-to-face. The event will contributes to the RRI process by stimulating an exchange between students, scientists from academia and industry and policy makers about science and societal challenges.

Handover of resolutions to Commissioner Moedas at the European Student Parliament at ESOF 2018

Students debate mobility issues at the interface between science and society

Students debate the Future of Mobility at the Conseil Départemental in Toulouse at ESOF 2018

Students vote on resolutions about the Future of Mobility after three days of discussion and debate

Handover of resolutions to Commissioner Moedas at the European Student Parliament at ESOF 2018