Statement on scientific freedom in Japan
The ISC lends strong support to its member the Science Council of Japan in efforts to maintain scientific freedom of choice in selecting which scholars to appoint to scientific governance bodies.
26.11.2020
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What are your latest findings and strategies to address the COVID-19 crisis, including for vaccine deployment?
Knowledge sharing and public engagement are critical for finding solutions to the cascading crises caused by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. This is especially crucial for the next phase of recovery around and the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination strategies.
23.11.2020
Introducing new Member of the ISC: The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
The Academy of Social Sciences Australia (ASSA) joined the ISC in July 2020. In this brief interview, we hear more about the Academy and its activities.
28.10.2020
Global Young Academy promote sustainable solutions to problems within global health and higher education
GYA members and young scientists around the globe propose cross-disciplinary solutions in a Conference Statement published following the recent virtual conference “Heal the Earth: Sustainable Development Goals in a Changing World”.
28.10.2020
Transforming research in Latin American and the Caribbean
Guiding principles and a global survey on a new type of research assessment have been announced by the Latin American Forum for Research Assessment
20.10.2020
Open with purpose for international open access week
In recognition of International Open Access week, the ISC and its members worldwide are getting behind the week’s theme and ‘Taking Action to Build Structural Equity and Inclusion’.
19.10.2020
Strong response to ISC members’ consultation on the future of scientific publishing
Over the past few months, the ISC has been gathering feedback from members on the draft discussion paper developed as part of our ongoing project on the future of scientific publishing.
06.10.2020
The future of scientific publishing under the spotlight for ISC member organizations in Europe
A virtual meeting of European ISC Member Organizations held on 10 September provided a first opportunity to share feedback and exchange ideas on the ISC's draft discussion paper on scientific and scholarly publishing.
11.09.2020
World’s first high-level science initiative dedicated to the survival of the Amazon
Advised by policymakers, CEOs, cultural icons and elected Indigenous leaders, a dedicated research panel will lay out path to equitable bioeconomy, built on biodiversity, and traditional knowledge
31.08.2020
Humanity cannot afford a COVID‑19 patent battle
The pandemic may change how vaccines are patented—and how those patents are used.
17.08.2020
