Invitation to ERC Public Engagement with Research Award Ceremony: Programme online
05.07.2020
We, as a ERC program, invite to the virtual ceremony of the first ERC Public Engagement with Research Award. The event is just a few days away!
· Join us on Tuesday 7 July 2020, 11:00 (CEST) and watch live on YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter
· Don’t hesitate to share the save-the-date and connect on social media with #ERCengage.
· Your organisation can share the live stream on their social media. Contact [email protected]
The Award aims to recognise ERC grantees who make the effort to engage with audiences beyond the scientific community and do so in effective and original ways. The 2020 winners will be announced in three categories: Public outreach, Press and media relations, and Online and social media.
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PROGRAMME
Master of Ceremonies: Tony LOCKETT, ERC Head of Communications
11:00 I Welcome and participants connection
Opening address: Mariya GABRIEL, EU Commissioner - Innovation, Research, Culture, Education & Youth
Welcome statements and presentation of the Award Jury
· Prof. Fabio ZWIRNER, ERC Vice-President, Chair of the Jury
· Eva KAILI, Member of the European Parliament, Chair of the Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) - Co-Chair of the Jury (video message)
Announcements of the 2020 winners
· Online and Social Media category:
Award presented by Pablo PÉREZ ARMENTEROS, Strategy, Corporate & Political Communication Advisor & Consultant - Member of the Jury
· Press and Media Relations category:
Award presented by Patrice GOLDBERG, Head of Science Department, Belgian French-speaking radio television (RTBF) - Member of the Jury
· Public Outreach category:
Award presented by Wendy SADLER, Founding Director of “Science Made Simple” and lecturer in Science Communication and Engagement at Cardiff University - Member of the Jury
The laureates will have the opportunity to join the live to share first impressions.
11:45 I Closing remarks and end of the ceremony