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The European Scientific Advice Mechanism: how evidence-informed policymaking works in a Union of 27 states


In this webinar held on 13th November 2024, we explored how the European policymaking process works, how it is informed by scientific evidence and how institutions, researchers and professional staff (including from Associated Countries, like the UK) engage with the SAM.

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The impact of arts and humanities on public policy: An interview with Arlene Holmes-Henderson


Professor Arlene Holmes-Henderson MAE explores the process that led to a new publication highlighting real-world examples of how arts and humanities research impacts public policy.

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Bridging science and policy in Europe: Insights from Pearl Dykstra MAE


Professor Pearl Dykstra MAE discusses her roles within the European Scientific Advice Mechanism, and the importance of collaboration in science and policy.

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Professor Dame Angela McLean MAE appointed UK Chief Scientific Adviser


The UK government has appointed Angela McLean MAE to succeed Patrick Vallance as its chief scientific adviser. She will become the UK’s first female chief scientific adviser.


The Academia Europaea has congratulated Professor Mclean.

“The Academia Europaea is pleased to announce that our member – Professor Angela Mclean (elected 2018 – member of the Organismic & Evolutionary Biology Section), has been appointed as the new UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser. She follows in a long line of former UK CSA’s who were also distinguished members of this academy.

We hope to continue the links with Professor Mclean to further consolidate our strong role in scientific advice to the EU within the Horizon Europe SAPEA project and our Cardiff Knowledge Hub.”

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Science advice at times of crisis: what roles for universities and academies?


At this webinar, held on 25th April 2022, 6 international networks came together to discuss the roles of university and academy networks in providing science advice, particularly at times of crisis. 130 joined the ‘live’ webinar, from 28 countries across the world.

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Dedicating my next 20 years to climate change: An interview with Sir David King FRS MAE


AAAS Award winner and former UK Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir David King MAE, shares his ambitious plans to tackle the global challenge of climate change.

About Sir David King FRS MAE

Professor Sir David King FRS MAE is a South African-born British chemist, Emeritus Professor and head of the Climate Crisis Advisory Group. He is the founder and Chair for the Centre for Climate Repair at Cambridge.

Sir David was Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government and Head of the Government Office for Science from 2000 to 2007 under Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. During this time, he raised public awareness of climate change. From 2013 to 2017, he served under Prime Ministers David Cameron and Theresa May as the UK’s Climate Envoy. In May 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sir David formed and led Independent SAGE, an expert group providing science advice.

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New SAPEA Evidence Review Report on Cancer Screening in the EU


SAPEA has published a new Evidence Review Report on ‘Improving Cancer Screening in the European Union’. Cardiff University played a major role in building the evidence base.

Cardiff University undertook three rapid reviews, a lighter form of a full systematic review.  The Review Team was led by Dr Alison Weightman (Director of the Specialist Unit for Review Evidence), together with Dr Nick Courtier, Dr Hui-Ling Ou (University of Cambridge) and Louise Edwards (Hub Manager). 

The three rapid reviews are published separately on the SAPEA website. The top-line results are included in the main SAPEA Evidence Review Report

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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