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The ISC’s top content from 2020
As we wind down our incredible pandemic year, we thought we’d share a number of our favourite news items, webinars, publications and articles of interest during the end-of-year period.
24.12.2020
GRIP series on inequalities, Inequality in the (Post-) Pandemic City
The Global Research Programme on Inequalities (GRIP) miniseries on COVID-19 and global dimensions of inequality was a much-read series during the height of the first wave of the pandemic, so we thought we would return to GRIP and share with the ISC community its new series on inequalities in the (Post-) Pandemic City.
24.12.2020
Five key publications from 2020
From open science and transdisciplinary research, to accelerating sustainable development, understanding hazards, and rethinking human development, the themes of the ISC’s major publications in 2020 represent a snapshot of some of the most pressing issues for contemporary science and society.
24.12.2020
Transformations to Sustainability: Key activities from 2020
It has been a challenging but nevertheless productive year for the Belmont Forum-NORFACE Transformations to Sustainability programme, which supports solutions-oriented research for sustainability led by social scientists and jointly produced with societal stakeholders.
24.12.2020
The ISC’s top five most read articles for 2020
Today we look at the top five most read articles from the ISC website in 2020.
24.12.2020
Five top webinars of 2020
Like everyone else, in 2020, we convened virtually. The pandemic loomed large in our online discussions, but we also made space for other equally pressing and critical conversations in science, such as combating systemic discrimination, or rethinking human development for today’s world. We selected our top 5 webinars for you to explore over this quieter period.
24.12.2020
Free or low-cost access to academic content through Research4Life
Research4Life provides institutions in lower income countries with online access to academic and professional peer-reviewed content.
23.12.2020
IAU Online Initiatives – Together Through Astronomy
The International Astronomical Union is committed to helping tackle this pandemic and its impact on society through fun, educational, original and engaging at home-online activities.
23.12.2020
The ISC has been honoured to have Dr Flavia Schlegel serve as its first Special Envoy for Science in Global Policy
While the Global Policy position ends at the close of 2020, the model for a Special Envoy opens many future possibilities for the ISC. The ISC took a moment to chat to Flavia about her role, memorable moments and thoughts for the future.
22.12.2020
