Dear <<First Name>>,
We kindly invite you for LERU's 20th anniversary conference entitled “Science as a global public good", taking place in Brussels on World Science Day, 10 November 2022. The event highlights the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives. An excellent occasion to discuss this topic and hear the views from high-level experts, opinion leaders and policymakers. Registering for the event is possible until the end of the month by clicking on the link below.
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The event will focus on science as a global public good, with the paper written by Professor Geoffrey S. Boulton, Regius Professor Emeritus of the University of Edinburgh, as a basis. This paper explores the importance of science as a source of beneficial and applicable knowledge that is freely accessible for everyone. Prof. Boulton's presentation will be followed by a panel debate composed of policymakers such as, among others, Cristina Russo, Director for Global Approach & International Cooperation of DG R&I, and Radka Wildova, Czech Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Science and Research, who will comment on the paper.
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Cristina Russo
Director for Global Approach & International Cooperation of DG R&I
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Ms Radka Wildova
Czech Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Science and Research
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In the afternoon, we will elaborate on different aspects of the paper through keynote speeches and discussions. Together with experts in the field such as Prof. Huub Dijstelbloem of the University of Amsterdam and Prof. Koen Debackere of KU Leuven, we will reflect on research ethics, open science, academic freedom, and more.
We are working on making this an inspiring conference. You can find all information about the event, including practical info about travel and stay, and the programma with confirmed speakers here.
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Prof. Geoffrey Boulton
University of Edinburgh
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Prof. Huub Dijstelbloem
University of Amsterdam
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We kindly invite you to join the conversation and connect with policymakers, academics and senior university staff of the LERU universities at The Hotel in Brussels on the 10th of November 2022. You can register for this in-person LERU event until October 31, via the button below. As places are limited, registration is only successful after receiving a confirmation email from our administration.
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Kind regards,
Prof. Kurt Deketelaere
LERU Secretary-General
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Practical details
Date: 10 November 2022
Time: 10:30-15:30 CET
Location: The Hotel, Boulevard de Waterloo 38, 1000 Brussels
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