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High Level Workshop on the European Research Area
Science Europe is hosting the 15th High-Level Workshop on the European Research Area from 29-30 November 2023 in Madrid, Spain. The workshop will promote further dialogue on the conditions and policies for boosting international scientific collaboration between Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
The theme of the workshop is Challenges to reciprocity and equitable scientific collaboration between Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is participating in the workshop and will give a talk on Academic Freedom, Scientific Integrity, and Equitable Treatment in Scientific Collaboration led by Dr Obed Ogega, Programmes Manager, AAS.
The outcomes of the 15th High-Level Workshop will increase the understanding and sharing of strategies and policies related to international research collaboration. The discussions will be useful in improving policies that frame the conduct and dissemination of research activities, funding instruments and mobility programmes for international research collaboration.
View the programme here.
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