SCNAT Newsletter, April 2019/4
Miteinander die Gesellschaft verändern
Das Miteinander und nicht individuelle Bewertungen wissenschaftlicher Qualität führen zu Exzellenz und Veränderungen in der Gesellschaft, schreibt Marcel Tanner, Präsident der SCNAT, im neu erschienenen Jahresbericht. Weiter
Auch in der Schweiz gehen die Insekten zurück
Der Rückgang und die Gefährdung der Insekten sind wissenschaftlich gut dokumentiert und die wichtigsten Ursachen dafür sind bekannt. In einem neuen Faktenblatt fordert das Forum Biodiversität Schweiz der SCNAT rasches Handeln. Weiter
Für eine CO₂-freie Wissenschaft
Forschende fliegen rege um die Welt, um sich an Konferenzen auszutauschen. Wie lässt sich die Wissenschaft klimaverträglich gestalten? Das diskutieren Expertinnen und Experten an einer Veranstaltung der SCNAT in Bern. Weiter
Biodiversität im Alltag
Biodiversität ist allgegenwärtig: Sie steckt nicht nur in Wald und Garten, sondern auch in den Töpfchen und Tuben im Badezimmerschrank, in Lebensmitteln, in Kleidern und Möbeln. Die aktuelle Ausgabe des Magazins «Hotspot» des Forums Biodiversität Schweiz zeigt, wo wir der Biodiversität im Alltag offensichtlich oder im Verborgenen begegnen und wie die Wahrnehmung von Biodiversität mit unseren Wertvorstellungen zusammenhängt. Weiter
Working in effective partnerships to address sustainable development goals
A joint workshop in Tanzania held by UK Research and Innovation and SCNAT Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries (KFPE) brought together researchers and stakeholders from the Global South to identify best practices in research partnerships. The workshop report is now available. It highlights the needs to embed equitable partnership principles throughout the funding cycle, to empower researchers to engage in equitable partnerships and to design research programmes with impact in mind. In addition, the report gives advice to funders about how they can engage more on various levels to make North-South research programmes more equitable and more effective. More
How to design transdisciplinary projects?
A recently updated online portal hosted by the Network for Transdisciplinary Research (td-net) offers a point of entry to methods and tools that support collaboration between experts and stakeholders from science and practice to tackle societal challenges. It specifically focuses on jointly developing projects, conducting research and exploring ways to impact in heterogeneous groups. It is intended to help shape collaboration between experts and stakeholders from science and practice in systematic and traceable ways. More
Effektivere Kommunikation zum Klimawandel
Wie lässt sich der Klimawandel stärker in den Fokus der Öffentlichkeit rücken? Wie sehen neue Wege der Klimakommunikation aus? Soziologie, Politikwissenschaften, Linguistik, Kommunikations- oder Medienwissenschaften haben viel dazu zu sagen, wie Menschen über den Klimawandel denken und wie Entscheidungen zum Klimaschutz getroffen werden – oder eben nicht. Der «K3 Kongress zu Klimawandel, Kommunikation und Gesellschaft» am 24. bis 25. September 2019 in Karlsruhe präsentiert neueste Erkenntnisse aus der Forschung so, dass Praktikerinnen und Praktiker sie nutzen können. Der Kongress wird vom Forum für Klima und globalen Wandel (ProClim) der SCNAT mitorganisiert. Weiter
Climate change: new narratives and visual language are needed
Facing climate change, we need to have new narratives for the future and should not just reshuffle visions from the 1980's. Climate communication has to define a new visual language: away from polar bears towards authentic people in everyday situations. The 20th Swiss Global Change Day organized by the Forum for Climate and Global Change (ProClim) in Bern offered the opportunity to look beyond the horizon of climate and global change research covering a broad range of topics. Distinguished researchers presented scientific highlights. About 190 participants attended the event. More
Ameisen erforschen zum Geburtstag
Die Sociéte vaudoise des sciences naturelles und die Naturwissenschaftliche Gesellschaft St. Gallen feiern im 2019 ihr zweihundertjähriges Bestehen. Die Naturwissenschaftliche Gesellschaft Thun begeht dieses Jahr ihren hundertsten Geburtstag. Alle drei Organisationen warten mit abwechslungsreichen Jubiläumsprogrammen auf. Die Sociéte vaudoise zum Beispiel will im Rahmen der Opération Fourmis mit Hilfe der Bevölkerung die Vielfalt der Ameisen im Kanton besser erforschen. Weiter
Eine Schweizerin wird Sondergesandte des International Science Council
Das International Science Council (ISC) hat Flavia Schlegel zu seiner Sonderbeauftragten für Wissenschaft in der globalen Politik ernannt. Ihre Aufgabe ist es, die Sichtbarkeit und Stimme der internationalen Wissenschaftsgemeinschaft innerhalb der Vereinten Nationen und anderer globaler Politikforen, zum Beispiel der G20, zu stärken. Die SCNAT ist Mitglied des ISC. Weiter
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ChemPubSoc Europe News, April 2019
ChemistryViews.org: The Best Element Videos
April marks the half time of the Element Video Competitionand the first winning videoshave been announced.
We invite you to share a short video too: It should show an element or an element in its compounds in a visually appealing way. The competition runs until October 1st.
Element Video Competition
Winning Videos
Batteries & Supercaps: Special Issue: Bifunctional Catalysts for Metal‐Air Batteries
Have you checked out Batteries & Supercaps’ very first topical Special Issue?
The theme isBifunctional Catalysts for Metal-Air Batteriesand featuresreviews and original research by leaders in the field, e.g. a minireviewby Kisuk Kang et al. or this articleby Marcel Risch et al.
David Spichiger, SCS
29.04.2019
Ruzicka-Prize 2019: call for nominations
The Ruzicka-Prize is awarded each year to a young scientist for her/his outstanding, published contribution in the field of chemistry, achieved either in Switzerland or by a Swiss citizen abroad.
Proposals for candidates (age limit 40 years) may be submitted written or e-mail until September 17th, 2019 (date of receipt) to the
ETH Zürich
Departement Chemie und Angewandte Biowissenschaften D-CHAB
Prof. Dr. Gunnar Jeschke
Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 2
HCI H 207/209
CH-8093 Zürich
More details on:
https://www.chab.ethz.ch/outreach/oeffentlichkeitsarbeit/ruzicka-preis.html
David Spichiger, SCS
16.04.2019
EuChemS Position Paper on the Guidance on the Implementation of Plan S
On 4 September 2018, 'cOAlition S', a coalition of national research funders, supported by the European Commission, launched 'Plan S', an initiative to accelerate the transition to open access in scientific publishing. Currently, several national funding bodies in Europe have committed to Plan S, others have not. The plan consists of 10 principles for the transition to Open Access and more specific implementation guidelines were published by cOAlitionS on 27 November 2018.
EuChemS supports the transition to Open Access (OA) in scientific publishing. Access to research and dissemination of knowledge is a fundamental purpose of our community’s values and aims. As a representative for research chemists and chemical societies across Europe, we welcome the conversation and the debate that this has engendered and look forward to working together with all stakeholders on finding sustainable solutions that secure the interests of researchers, societies, funders, librarians and publishers involved in the important task of disseminating scientific research.
Although the implementation guidelines provide some clarifications, we believe the consequences of Plan S remain unclear and could undermine the visibility and vitality of European research on a global stage if not properly implemented.
Read the full statement by EuChemS
David Spichiger, SCS
16.04.2019
EuChemS: Brussels News Updates, April 2019
Hello and welcome to the April edition of Brussels News Updates, the monthly EuChemS newsletter keeping you updated on chemistry in Europe and our latest activities, initiatives and events!
The last few weeks have seen a number of important developments take place, particularly over Horizon Europe, the next EU research and innovation framework programme, with a political agreement having been struck between European Parliament representatives and national governments. The next weeks will also see the election campaigns of MEPs get into full swing, with crucial ramifications for the future of science in Europe.
So, scroll down for our latest news, activities and events!
You can read the full newsletter online here.
European Highlights, Research, Innovation, Education, Entrepreneurship
Horizon Europe: political agreement reached
A political agreement on the EU’s next research and development programme, Horizon Europe, has been reached between negotiators for the European Parliament and national governments following several weeks of negotiations and of deadlock over a range of issues.
The preliminary agreement was welcomed by Commissioner Carlos Moedas as putting the EU “on track to launch the most ambitious ever European research and innovation programme”. Read the full debrief here.
EU elections and science
The upcoming elections for the European Parliament could have a direct impact on the future of science in Europe. A rise in populist and anti-EU parties could lead to a reduction of budgets granted to research and innovation, together with growing scepticism towards scientific findings and advice, whether over medical issues or research linked to climate change or food safety. Read more here.
The EuChemS European Young Chemists’ Network elects new Board
The European Young Chemists’ Network (EYCN) Delegate Assembly, held in Bremen, Germany on 17 – 20 March saw the election of a new Board that will guide the EYCN’s actions over the next two years. Read more about the Delegate Assembly here.
EFSA engages academic stakeholders
The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) held on 14 March a dedicated workshop with its academic stakeholders, of which EuChemS is one. The session, aimed at building a stronger relationship between the European agency and academic organisations was centred around recent developments on the risk assessment of pesticides, genetically modified plants and the integration of evidence for risk assessment.
The future of scholarly communications
In January 2019, an Expert Group tasked with advising the European Commission on open science released a report on a future vision for scholarly communications. Members of the High-Level Expert Group Open Science Policy Platform (OSPP) on which EuChemS sits have been asked to provide a response to the report. Watch this space for EuChemS' take on the report.
Obituary: Sergio Facchetti
It is with a heavy heart that we learnt of the passing of Sergio Facchetti on the morning of Saturday 30 March 2019. Sergio Facchetti, born in Borgo Ticino, Italy, was a leading scientist who gave outstanding service to the field and image of chemistry in Europe, as well as to EuChemS and its predecessor FECS. The full obituary can be read here.
EuChemS speaks at the American Chemical Society meeting in Orlando
EuChemS President Pilar Goya and EuChemS Secretary General Nineta Hrastelj made their way to Orlando, USA, for the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) yearly National Meeting at the beginning of April 2019 where they presented EuChemS' latest initiatives and discussed ways forward for closer collaboration. Read the full debrief here.
But that's not all, read more online here!
Consultations & Readmap
Public consultation: Gender Equality in the EU
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather opinions on the current situation regarding gender equality in the EU and the priorities for the next 5 years.
Drop us a line if you would like to contribute to an EuChemS response!
Deadline to send us feedback: 20 May 2019
Funding, Nominations & Awards
European Chemistry Gold Medal
Every two years, the exceptional achievements of one scientist working in the field of chemistry in Europe are rewarded with the European Gold Medal and the opportunity to give the opening lecture at the next EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC).
Deadline: 30 September 2019
Website: https://www.euchems.eu/awards/european-chemistry-gold-medal/
Horizon Impact Award
To illustrate the wider socio-economic benefits of the EU investment in R&I and to encourage project beneficiaries to best manage and utilise their research results, the European Commission awards on an annual basis a recognition prize.
Deadline: 28 May 2019
Website: http://bit.ly/2Z7gkCU
EuChemS Events
International School of Process Chemistry (ISPROCHEM)
Gargnano, Italy
12 – 15 May 2019
Website: http://bit.ly/2GhWqhh
37th Biennial Meeting of the Spanish Royal Society of Chemistry
San Sebastian, Spain
26 – 30 May 2019
Website: http://bit.ly/2UUxfWe
118th General Assembly of the German Bunsen Society for Physical Chemistry (Bunsentagung 2019)
Jena, Germany
30 May – 1 June 2019
Website: http://bit.ly/2GjnaOh
14th International Symposium on Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry (ISMSC2019)
Lecce, Italy
2 – 6 June 2019
Website: http://bit.ly/2yaNa9V
Organic Battery Days 2019 (OBD 2019)
Jena, Germany
3 – 5 June 2019
Website: http://bit.ly/2F9UGGi
“Attilio Corbella” International Summer School on Organic Synthesis (ISOS 2019)
Gargnano, Italy
9 – 13 June 2019
Website: http://bit.ly/2T5BoFE
Other Events
Enabling health equality in Europe – the role of health research
Brussels, Belgium
6 May 2019
Website: http://bit.ly/2VE5ouv
European Research Infrastructures: from WP 2020 calls to Horizon Europe
Brussels, Belgium
14 May 2019
Website: http://bit.ly/2U8FYn7
European Climate Change Adaptation (ECCA) 2019
Lisbon, Portugal
28 – 31 May 2019
Website: http://bit.ly/2URYswz
IUPAC 50th General Assembly, 47th IUPAC World Chemistry Congress, and Centenary
Paris, France
5 – 12 July 2019
Website: http://bit.ly/2F8hhS3
EuChemS aisbl - Rue du Trône 62, 1050, Brussels, Belgium; www.euchems.eu. Produced for EuChemS by Nineta Hrastelj, Alex Schiphorst and Marta Kucza. This newsletter has been carefully prepared and only contains correct information to the best of EuChemS´ knowledge, however this does not exclude the possibility of existence of incorrect information. EuChemS cannot be liable for the use or misuse of any information, whether correct or incorrect, present at this newsletter. Intellectual property belongs to its rightful owners, always explicitly traceable on each article. Compilation Copyright © 2019 EuChemS
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