Vacancy: ISC liaison to the UN system (Consultant position)
The ISC is looking for a consultant to represent the Council with multilateral institutions and diplomatic missions in New York (USA). Deadline for applications is 30 June 2023.
26.05.2023
Promoting Free and Responsible Science: Insights from the ISC Mid-term Meeting
On 10 – 12 May, the International Science Council held its Mid-term Meeting of Members, the first all-member event since its creation in 2018, under the theme “Capitalizing on Synergies in Science”. In a session dedicated to Freedom and Responsibility in Science, Members discussed ways to promote and safeguard the free and responsible practice of science.
25.05.2023
The Future of Research Evaluation: A Synthesis of Current Debates and Developments’
The Global Young Academy (GYA), the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the International Science Council (ISC) Centre for Science Futures have released a synthesis paper which sets out the major drivers, opportunities and challenges for research evaluation reform and collates illustrative examples of change happening at global, regional, national and institutional levels. The paper is intended to serve as a prospectus for in-depth conversations with stakeholders including the global research community itself.
25.05.2023
The Role of the State: Episode 4 of the ISC Podcast Series on Freedom and Responsibility in Science in the 21st Century
In episode 4, available now, Peter Gluckman and Saja Al Zoubi delve into the role of the state in promoting freedom and responsibility in science.
22.05.2023
Rising to the challenge of the High-Level Meeting on the Sendai Framework: Insights from the ISC’s latest disaster risk reduction report
On the occasion of the UN High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, the International Science Council draws attention to its latest disaster risk reduction report. The report warns that the world is set to miss UN targets for preventing deadly and costly disasters by 2030.
18.05.2023
Nurturing a Sustainable Future: Collaboration, Empowerment, Trust, and Resilience in Science at the ISC Mid-term Members Meeting
On 10 - 12 May, the International Science Council held its Mid-term Meeting of Members, the first all-member event since its creation in 2018, under the theme "Capitalizing on Synergies in Science".
16.05.2023
From Antarctica to Space: updates from Affiliated Bodies on Day 3 of ISC Mid-term meeting
The International Science Council concluded its Mid-term Meeting of Members, “Capitalizing on Synergies in Science,” in Paris, with discussions on the future of the ISC and updates from its network of affiliated bodies working on an array of joint science initiatives.
15.05.2023
Science Communication: Episode 3 of the ISC Podcast Series on Freedom and Responsibility in Science in the 21st Century
In episode 3, available now, Courtney C. Radsch and Guy Berger delve into the challenges of science communication in an era of information overload and fake news.
15.05.2023
Training for Transdisciplinarity
This is an excerpt from the report “Looking at the Future of Transdisciplinary Research” (2023).
15.05.2023
The Centre for Science Futures discusses science diplomacy at Sciences Po
Following its launch event at the 2023 Mid-term Meeting of ISC Members: Capitalizing on Synergies in Science, the Centre for Science Futures celebrated its inauguration at a Sciences Po seminar focussing on the role of Science Diplomacy during armed conflicts.
12.05.2023
