24. April 2007
ESF’s Governing Council meeting in Budapest gives “go ahead” to key measures
The ESF Governing Council has taken a number of important steps aimed at advancing the European research agenda. Held over the 19th and 20th of April the Governing Council was the first following the Governance changes agreed by the ESF Assembly in November. The “new look”... [more]
23. April 2007
New Chair of ESSC
The Governing Council of the European Science Foundation (ESF) announced its endorsement of Professor Jean-Pierre Swings as the new Chair of the European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) today. He is set to replace Professor Gerhard Harendel who will end his term as Chair on 10 May 2007. A Search... [more]
23. April 2007
ESF names Sir Roderick Floud as the Chair of the Social Sciences
The European Science Foundation (ESF) has named Professor Sir Roderick Floud from London Metropolitan University as the Chair of the Standing Committee for the Social Sciences. (SOC (formerly SCSS)) Professor Floud, who is currently the President Emeritus of London Metropolitan University, received a... [more]
20. April 2007
Quality on peer review must be raised with co-operation, says ESF report
Scientists are questioning whether peer review, the internationally accepted form of scientific critique, is able to meet the challenges posed by the rapid changes in the research landscape. A report published by the European Science Foundation (ESF) has showcased a number of options that could... [more]
17. April 2007
15 European countries sign pact to develop high-performance computing
European supercomputing made a great leapt forward today after more than a dozen countries signed a pact to create a pan-European infrastructure for high performance computing. These countries which include Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain,... [more]
11. April 2007
Statistical Analysis of Complex data sets with Robust Statistical methods
Robust statistical analysis methods capable of dealing with large complex data sets are required more than ever before in almost all branches of science. The European Science Foundation’s three-year SACD network, which was completed in December 2006, developed new methods for extracting key... [more]
4. April 2007
Moved by the State – the reality of modern day human migration in the northern Polar Regions
Seasonal nomadism, migration, and resettlement have always been important for the people living in the northern Polar Regions as these movements are key for their survival. In the past, movements such as aggregation in temporary winter villages near the sea ice for seal hunting and summer dispersal... [more]
3. April 2007
Aurora Space Exploration Programme’s proposal mulls take off in May
Scientists working with the European Science Foundation (ESF) are putting the finishing touches to an ambitious programme of research for the exploration of the Moon and Mars. They expect to publish their proposals in May. The Aurora Programme was set up by the European Space Agency (ESA) in... [more]
2. April 2007
Podcast: Dr. John Marks speaks about being the new chief executive, the ESF's role in Europe Research Area.
Dr. John Marks, the new chief executive of the European Science Foundation, speaks about his new role, the future of the ESF and Europe. [more]
30. March 2007
John Marks appointed new CEO of European Science Foundation; promises to reach out by listening
The Member Organisations (MOs) and the partners of the European Science Foundation can expect a new commander-in-chief who will place emphasis on listening to their needs, yet will not hesitate to confront them if the quality of the European research agenda is at stake. “The stakeholders and... [more]
