Big science, new collaborations and engagement with society

21st century cutting edge science requires countries to pool resources together to build ever bigger, more complex facilities to crack the mysteries of physics. ‘Traditional’ collaborations among developed economies in the western world are now insufficient; today, science collaboration is truly a global enterprise. 

This new form of science needs to be done in close collaboration with society. In periods of economic uncertainty, science needs to be transparent and is increasingly subject to public scrutiny. There is both a rejection of science and an appetite for it. Society wants to play an increasingly active part in science, as exemplified through an increase in citizen science and the use of social media as a channel between scientists, facilities and the wider society. 

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) endeavour is a great example of this new form of science.

This keynote session will be presented by Nobel laureate in physics Brian Schmidt, on Tuesday 26 July.

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Image: SKA

Clinical trial and error: why narrowing the resources gap matters

Independent clinical trials are fundamental to improving the results, safety and cost-effectiveness of our health care systems. Yet, the exorbitant costs and acceptance hurdles involved often limit their scope to new products. 

This session unites world authorities in clinical and public health advances to explain its key trial stages and examine what could and should change. With expertise on leading animal and human studies to end products, speakers will open a window into how clinical trials are actually conducted.

They will make the case for greater international cooperation and standards. Above all, effective communication of the clinical and societal benefits must be better coordinated to citizens, patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, policy-makers and society as a whole.

This session takes place on Wednesday 27 July and will feature Seema Kumar, Vice President of Innovation, Global Health and Science Policy Communication at J&J.

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Image: Tom Varco

Downloadable Programme

You can now find a downloadable PDF version of the programme on the website. The book has been conveniently broken down into its composite sections so that you can select the section most relevant for you.

You can still purchase a hard copy of the programme at ESOF for £20, simply visit the stand at the delegate bag and programme collection point. 

Find the downloadable programme on the website.

There's still time to register!

Tickets are available to book right up until 23 July starting at just £75. With such a decorated and global speaker line-up, jam packed programme of sessions, workshops, presentations and press conferences as well as a fantastic exhibition, it's a conference you don't want to miss.

You can find all the details of registration rates, including discounts for early career researchers, media and EuroScience members on our website as well as the main registration portal where you can register for your pass.