The November 2023 Open Science Roundup is dedicated to the 'Year of Open Science' as we review significant developments in the Open Science movement. This month, we also feature insights from André Brasil, a researcher at the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), on trailblazing initiatives for Open Access.
05.12.2023
Qiufan Chen, award-winning Chinese speculative fiction writer, shares his view on the potential of science fiction to shape the future of science in the Centre for Science Futures' new podcast series, in partnership with Nature.
04.12.2023
As COP28 opens in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), the International Science Council reflects on its nearly 70 years of engagement in climate science. It urges governments to heed the decades-long scientific consensus and break through the impasse with urgent mitigation and adaptation actions.
30.11.2023
Geoffrey Boulton, Governing Board member and chair of the Future of Scientific Publishing, presents the new discussion paper, The Case for Reform of Scientific Publishing and invites ISC Members to contribute to the dialogue.
28.11.2023
Fernanda Trías, award-winning writer and instructor of creative writing, shares her view on the potential of science fiction to shape the future of science in the Centre for Science Futures' new podcast series, in partnership with Nature.
27.11.2023
Joint global mapping exercise on research evaluation and engagement launched for national academies and research councils, and regional and international scientific associations. Survey closes 15 December 2023
24.11.2023
Elevate your research impact as an ISC-affiliated scientist by participating in the exclusive scientific filmmaking workshop at the Ethnografilm festival in Paris. Application deadline 31 December.
22.11.2023
On 28 November, join us for an insightful webinar with Professor Nuno Borges Carvalho as he addresses the critical issues of electricity generation and coping with the escalating demand for Information Communication Technologies (ICT).
22.11.2023
Vandana Singh, transdisciplinary scholar and science fiction author, shares her view on the potential of science fiction to shape the future of science in the Centre for Science Futures' new podcast series, in partnership with Nature.
20.11.2023
In this insightful article, Bapon Fakhruddin, esteemed hydro-meteorologist, and climate risk assessor, along with Jana Sillmann, distinguished geo-ecologist, warn about the negative impacts of the changing IPCC scenario terminology. Beyond transition costs, the terminology changes also harm the application of such scenarios in policy settings.
17.11.2023
