Marja Makarow
Discussant session 1.7
Mankind is menaced by grand challenges, like the impact of climate change, aging of the population, poverty-driven migration, emerging infectious diseases and lack of sustainable clean energy sources. Science can help to solve these problems, provided that researchers embark on them engaging in global collaborations, and that national policy makers and funding …
David Drewry
Discussant session 1.7
1. Europe’s universities have traditionally fostered strong international cooperation reflecting their cultural and historical development, trading relations and widening spheres of activity. The role of European Research Area policies in the future development of international cooperation in science and technology should work to build upon and link these developments with …
Angeles Rodriguez-Peña
Discussant session 1.7
Societal and scientific problems and challenges are increasingly framed in global terms and require joint efforts to address them. In doing so, we must all do what we can to mobilize all available resources for a better world with the contribution of each country/region must be tailor- made to its capacities and needs. The added-value of …
Karin Metzlaff
Discussant session 1.7
Recommendations to combine the top-down with the bottom-up approach to further stimulate the international co-operations will be discussed. They will take time and effort to set up, but will be worthwhile as the impact and effect will be much higher….
Volker Rieke
Main speaker session 1.7
Globalisation and the internationalisation of science
Globalisation is driving industrial development towards ever greater global interconnection and this multi-polar business world is increasingly influencing and shaping policies beyond the limited confines of trade and industry. …