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The hidden networks of medieval Europe: An interview with Tuomas Heikkilä


In this interview, Professor Heikkilä MAE explores the CODICUM project’s innovative use of DNA analysis and AI to trace the medieval book fragments that shaped Europe’s cultural and intellectual history.

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Stand with Ukraine: Support the next generation of medical professionals

Meeting, Wednesday 14th May 2025, 13.00 UK time, 14.00 CEST, 15.00 Ukraine time

Academia Europaea Cardiff is taking action to support Ukrainian researchers facing scientific isolation due to war. In collaboration with Odessa National Medical University, we are launching a pilot initiative to connect Ukrainian PhD students – qualified medical professionals – with academic mentors across Europe.

Join our meeting this May, chaired by our Hub Director Professor Ole Petersen CBE FRS ML MAE, to hear directly from representatives of Odessa National Medical University and the PhD students seeking academic support in the areas of medicine and health. Through short talks and personal stories, they will share their challenges, aspirations, and the crucial role international collaboration can play in sustaining Ukrainian medical research.

Our speakers include:

  • Valerie O’Donnell MAE, Research Professor, School of Medicine, Cardiff University
  • Alexei Verkhratsky MAE, Professor of Neurophysiology, University of Manchester, UK
  • Valeriia Marichereda, First Vice-Rector, Professor of gynaecology and obstetrics, Odessa National Medical University, Ukraine
  • Viktoriia Borshch, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor of Management in Healthcare, Odessa National Medical University, Ukraine
  • Oleksandr Shakhanov, PhD student, “A modern approach to the treatment of chronic wounds”, Odessa National Medical University, Ukraine
  • Borys Bovsunovskyi, PhD student, “Optimisation of bone canal formation technique in osteosynthesis”, Odessa National Medical University, Ukraine
  • Daria Drobot, PhD student, “Visfatin as a marker for the development of atypical hyperplasia and endometrial cancer in women with metabolic syndrome”, Odessa National Medical University, Ukraine

This is a chance to make a real difference. Show your support, stand with Ukraine, and discover how you can play a vital role in mentoring and supporting Ukraine’s next generation of medical professionals.

Supported by Cardiff University.

Registration

To attend, please contact Juliet Davies at DaviesJ89@cardiff.ac.uk, and you will receive the joining details for the meeting.




Updated 7th April 2025. For more information contact AECardiffHub@cardiff.ac.uk










Science advice at a time of crisis: Are we better prepared, or is more still to be done?


Tuesday 13th May, 15:00-16:00 CEST; 14:00-15:00 UK and Ireland

The first five years of the 2020s have seen policymakers wrestling with major challenges, including the global pandemic, international military conflicts and significant political and economic uncertainty, as well as the escalating impacts of climate change.

What lessons have we learned from recent crises in terms of how science advice mechanisms perform? What remains to be done to strengthen our science advice ecosystems, infrastructures, processes and practices to deal with what lies ahead?

Join us for this webinar, which is free and open to all.  It is a side event to the European Scientific Advice Mechanism 2025 Conference, Building bridges: shaping Europe’s science-for-policy-landscape.

We’re delighted to welcome back some of the international panel who debated this topic with us in 2022, alongside new experts and perspectives:

This event is organised and hosted by Academia Europaea Cardiff and SAPEA, in partnership with UPEN.

Registration

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14th March 2025. For more information contact AECardiffHub@cardiff.ac.uk




Three MAEs receive Honorary Distinguished Professorships


A ceremony was held on 12th April 2025, at Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU), Jordan, to confer Honorary Distinguished Professorships upon three Members of Academia Europaea.

The recipients were:
Professor Ole Petersen CBE FRS MAE – Cardiff University, United Kingdom
Professor Peter Hegyi MAE – Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
Professor Shahrokh Shariat MAE – Medical University of Vienna, Austria

The awards were presented during the First International Honorary Professors Symposium hosted by AAU, at which each of the three honourees also delivered an Inaugural Lecture. The ceremony was attended by senior members of the AAU leadership, including Professor Sari Hamdan, President of the University, and Professor Ahmad Hamdan, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry. The event celebrated not only the individual achievements of the honoured professors but also the strengthening of academic ties between Jordan and leading European institutions.

No 2 from left: Professor Ahmad Hamdan, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, AAU; Professor Shahrokh Shariat, Medical University of Vienna; Professor Ole Petersen, Cardiff University; Professor Sari Hamdan, President of AAU; Professor Peter Hegyi, Semmelweis University.







Published 14th April 2025. For more information please contact AECardiffhub@cardiff.ac.uk

Exploring ancient genomes: An interview with Hypatia prize winner Svante Pääbo


Svante Pääbo MAE reflects on his pioneering work in paleogenetics, the impact of ancient DNA on modern science, and his vision for the future of human evolutionary research.

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Nobel laureates stand with Ukraine

In early March 2025, Nobel laureates Serge Haroche and Ferenc Krausz MAE visited Ukraine to deliver academic lectures and demonstrate solidarity with the nation’s academic community and the people of Ukraine. They presented a Nobel Appeal endorsed by 131 Nobel laureates globally, from a wide range of disciplines.

On 4th March, they held a symposium titled 100 Years of Quantum Physics in the shelter of Kyiv National University, highlighting how curiosity-driven research in quantum physics has led to groundbreaking discoveries and technologies. The following day they travelled to Kharkiv and visited a secondary school that housed one of the first underground educational facilities in Ukraine. Most children in the Kharkiv region have been out of school for more than 5 years due to the pandemic and subsequent war, and the students expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue their education in person.

The delegation also toured the School of Physics and Technology and an abandoned residential area in northern Kharkiv, both severely damaged during the initial stages of the full-scale invasion. These visits underscored the profound impact of the conflict on educational institutions and residential communities. Throughout their visit, Professors Haroche and Krausz observed the resilience and determination of the Ukrainian people in defending their freedom and democratic values amidst ongoing aggression.

Published 28th March 2025. For more information contact AECardiffHub@cardiff.ac.uk

A Cardiff legacy: Sir Leszek Borysiewicz on science, leadership, and the future of medicine


Sir Leszek explores his early days in Cardiff, the career decisions that shaped his path, and the contributions he hopes to leave for future generations of scientists.

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Interview Spotlight Series

Explore our collection of interviews, featuring Members of Academia Europaea and colleagues connected with the Academy, as they offer insights into critical research topics.

A collaboration between Academia Europaea and Cardiff University