The Radboud University welcomes the president of the ERC, Maria Leptin for the Science in Society Symposium on July 7th in the Trigon building, Nijmegen. This unique event brings together scientists, policymakers, and societal stakeholders. It aims to foster an in-depth discussion on the position, value, and future of fundamental (neuro)scientific research in Europe and the Netherlands.
The symposium will feature ERC laureates in the spotlight, showcasing curiosity-driven research, followed by a panel discussion on how to keep frontier research on the agenda amid growing policy pressures on sovereignty and competitiveness and societal challenges we are facing.
Programme
The preliminary programme is as follows:
- 13:30 | Doors open / visit our demos'
- 14:30 | Welcome and opening by José Sanders (Rector Magnificus, Radboud University): Interdisciplinarity for Excellence
- 14:45 | ERC laureates in the Spotlight (short presentations on current neuroscience projects from computer to clinic, funded by ERC)
- 15:30 | Discussion: The Untapped Potential of Neuroscience for Society
- 15:45 | Coffee break
- 16:30 | Welcome to (AERG) Science & Society Seminar (livestream) by Karin Roelofs
- 16:35 | Alexandra van Huffelen (President, Radboud University)
- 16:45 | Science & Society Seminar: Science for Democracy
- 17:05 | Maria Leptin (President, ERC): Science for Democracy
- 17:20 | Panel discussion with Maria Leptin: How to keep frontier research on the agenda? Panellists: Marileen van Dogterom (president of the KNAW), Robert-Jan Smits (chair of the Executive Board of Neth-ER) and Arco Krijgsman (head of public private partnerships of ASML)
- 18:00 | Reception
There is a limited number of seats so reserve your spot by registering via the form below.
Two day programme
As part of her two-day working visit to the Netherlands, Prof. Dr Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council, will also visit Erasmus University Rotterdam on July 8th during Mission FP10: Curiosity, Values, and Freedom at the Core of Europe’s Future.
