East and Central European science academies agree to boost collaboration, relevance to society
Posted 31 July 2012 by Mićo Tatalović
Science academies from across Central and Eastern Europe have agreed to strengthen ties and boost their engagement with wider society, especially policymakers and youth, in a bid to remain relevant and boost their access to European funds and international collaborations. The agreement – emerging from a two-day meeting in Minsk, Belarus last month (11-12 June) highlights that the region’s academies have similar roles and common challenges, despite varied histories and current priorities. Many have still to transform themselves from Soviet-style... Read more
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