ERC Magazine: Public engagement with research | News

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  27 March 2025

	
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      ERC Magazine


        Editorial – Why public engagement with research matters

Luke O'Neill, renowned biochemist, science communicator and member of 
the ERC Scientific Council, reflects on why public engagement matters 
for scientists, and how it enriches both their work and their connection 
with society.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/875964/en/2869>


        Breaking waves: Science in the Aran Islands

Mathematician Frédéric Dias integrated local expertise from the Aran 
Islands into ocean wave research, advancing science and strengthening 
community resilience.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/875967/en/2869>


        Helping families through public health crises

Psychologist Lucie Cluver transformed her evidence-based parenting 
programme into accessible multimedia resources during the COVID-19 
pandemic. By mobilising NGOs, volunteers and social media influencers, 
her outreach efforts reached millions of families worldwide.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/876091/en/2869>


        Bringing food science to the public

Nutritional epidemiologist Mathilde Touvier helped shape the 
conversation around science and public health. She provided tools for 
informed food choices and advocates for policies that aim to make 
healthier options more accessible to all.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/875970/en/2869>


        From dig sites to digital screens

By collaborating with artists, filmmakers, and game designers, 
archaeologist Philipp Stockhammer created content that resonated far 
beyond the field of archaeology. He saw public engagement as both a 
responsibility and a source of personal fulfilment.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/875972/en/2869>


        Communicating complex ideas for societal change

Through media engagement, policy advocacy, and public discourse 
following a tragic murder case in Ireland, psychologist Orla Muldoon has 
increased public understanding of gender-based violence, leading to 
concrete policy changes.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/875963/en/2869>


        How science meets community to create impact

Computational psychiatrist Tobias Hauser has bridged the gap between 
neuroscience and community needs by creating an interactive resource on 
obsessive-compulsive disorders.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/875971/en/2869>


      ERC News


        Joint statement by the European Research Council and the
        European Innovation Council

"The EIC and the ERC have well-aligned systems and have built bridges 
between their respective funding schemes. The high number of ERC Proof 
of Concept projects amongst the winners of EIC Transition grants bears 
witness to this. Many ERC grantees have successfully scaled up their 
start-ups with EIC Accelerator funding."

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/875973/en/2869>


      Other


        1 April | Booster info session: Free guidance for EU-funded
        research results

The Horizon Results Booster is a European Commission initiative offering 
tailor-made services to help EU-funded projects maximise the 
distribution and exploitation of their research results. In this 
one-hour session, you will learn about a free advisory available to ERC 
grantees and other EU-funded researchers.

more <https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/erc/redirection/item/875975/en/2869>


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