Communication

Have you ever wondered how can science and innovation strengthen global cooperation and help address shared challenges such as climate change, emerging technologies, resource security, and sustainable development?

If yes, join us for an insightful discussion in our upcoming webinar on the evolving landscape of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Diplomacy, and explore how researchers, policymakers, and international organizations can work together to shape responsible innovation and evidence-informed solutions.

The webinar "Advancing Science, Technology, and Innovation Diplomacy for Sustainability" organized in collaboration with MCAA Policy WG and UNESCO Venice, will bring together experts from UNESCO and UNESCO-TWAS to discuss:
🔹 The role of STI Diplomacy in global challenges
🔹 International scientific cooperation and science-for-policy approaches
🔹 Responsible governance of transformative technologies, including AI and Quantum Technologies
🔹 Inclusive and gender-responsive innovation ecosystems
🔹 Opportunities for researchers to engage in global policy discussions

So, whether you are a researcher, policymaker, or science communication enthusiast, this webinar offers an opportunity to connect with leading voices shaping the future of science diplomacy.

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The webinar will provide the wider research community with an interdisciplinary perspective on the connections between cultural diplomacy and science diplomacy. It is particularly relevant for internationally mobile researchers, offering insights into how cultural engagement can serve as a bridge for mutual understanding, trust-building, and collaboration across different political, social, and cultural contexts.

How can the EOSC EU Node strengthen your research?

In this webinar, Spiros Athanasiou, Project Manager of the EOSC EU Node, will introduce MCAA members to the services, tools, and resources available through this European research infrastructure and explain how they can directly support research projects. Participants will learn how the EOSC EU Node enables easier access to research data and digital tools, facilitates cross-border collaboration, and supports compliance with Open Science and Horizon Europe requirements, including FAIR data principles.

Standardisation is far more than a technical or regulatory exercise — it is a dynamic, transdisciplinary process through which research and practice continuously inform one another. Alongside publications and patents, standardisation serves as a powerful yet often overlooked channel for knowledge and technology transfer, providing shared concepts, methods, and reference frameworks that strengthen the quality, reproducibility, and uptake of scientific work.

For researchers working across disciplines, sectors, and national borders, engagement in standardisation offers tangible opportunities: broader collaboration networks, greater visibility for research outputs, and a direct pathway to societal and industrial impact. When research shapes standards — and standards in turn inform research — a virtuous cycle emerges that accelerates innovation and reinforces the relevance of science beyond the academic community.

An event organised by the MCAA Communication Working Group in collaboration with MCAA France Chapter and MCAA BeNeLux Chapter. This networking event, open to all MCAA members, brings the MCAA and MSCA community together in Brussels for a Science Communication Special event.

Join us for a visit to Science is Wonderful! 2026, a flagship science outreach event, where over 150 MSCA and ERC researchers bring their work to life through hands-on exhibits, science shows, and interactive demonstrations.

While the SIW event is a 3 day event (18-20 March 2026), and it is completely free of cost. If you wish you can visit any day as per your convinience. However, if you wish to attend this networking event, we'll be there on March 20.

The idea is to meet all the wonderful members of our community to connect, catch up and celebrate science together.

Key Details:
✅ Free admission to Science is Wonderful!
🔗 Registration link to Meet & Greet event - https://shorturl.at/HdCIQ
📍 Maison de la Poste, Rue Picard 7, Brussels
📅 20 March 2026
⚡ Limited grants available for travel - priority to members from nearby regions to Belgium.

Whether you're based in Brussels or travelling in for the day, we'd love to see you there.

Spots are limited, so register now.