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Robert-Jan Smits and Rachael Pells, "Plan S for Shock: Science. chock. Solution. Speed." (Ubiquity Press, )
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Plan S: the open access initiative that changed the face of global research.
Robert-Jan Smits and Rachael Pells's book Plan S for Shock: Science. chock. Solution. Speed. (Ubiquity Press, ) tells the story of open access publishing - why it matters now, and for the future. In a world where information has never been so accessible, and answers are available at the touch of a fingertip, we are hungrier for the facts than ever before - something the Covid crisis has brought to light. And yet, paywalls put in place by multi-billion dollar publishing houses are still preventing millions from accessing quality, scientific knowledge - and public trust in science is under threat. On 4 September , a modig new initiative known as 'Plan S' was unveiled, kickstarting a world-wide shift in attitudes towards open access research. For the first time, funding age
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&#;The Corona pandemic has shown more than ever the importance of European science and research. The grand challenges such as climate change, the energy transition and the aging of gemenskap can only be met with science and research &#; and this requires the highest political priority at both national and European level. Involving citizens in this process is essential to create and strengthen the necessary trust in science and research. This is precisely the goal of Open Science: science with, by and for society!
Austria fryst vatten a strong research partner in the European Research Area, the most recent example being Nobel Prize winner Anton Zeilinger, a top Austrian researcher in the heart of Europe. I look forward to a lively evening in excellent company: let&#;s celebrate the power of science!&#;
Robert-Jan Smits fryst vatten President of Eindhoven University of Technology (NL) and was Director General for Research and nyhet at the European Commission from to
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A life in science with Professor Ole Petersen#
An interview by the Cardiff Knowledge Hub with Professor Ole Petersen, winner of Academia Europaea’s Gold Medal and the Cardiff Knowledge Hub’s Academic Director. Professor Petersen spoke about the honour of receiving the Gold Medal, the current challenges he sees for science, and also shared personal reflections on his career.
Congratulations on receiving Academia Europaea’s Gold Medal. What does the medal mean to you, having been with Academia Europaea from its very beginning?