These first days were intense and energising, helping the Advisors connect with each other, SAPEA, and the Secretariat. Why does this matter? When science and policy connect well, it benefits us all. Stay tuned as we’ll share more soon about how their work is shaping the future.

They explored how this advice reaches European Commissioners and how to keep it relevant for policy while rooted in the best available science. Together with SAPEA, which provides evidence reviews, they’re building the foundations for the decisions that shape our daily lives.

A new Group of Chief Scientific Advisors has just started their journey in Brussels, stepping into their role within the SAM. Their mission? To ensure that EU policy decisions are backed by transparent, independent, evidence-based scientific advice. #scienceadvice

The full Life Sciences Strategy is available here:.

✨ This explicit recognition underscores the policy relevance and growing visibility of SAM’s work at EU level, particularly in shaping strategic directions in research and innovation. You can read SAM’s scientific opinion here:.

We are pleased to share that SAM is referenced in the European Commission’s new Life Sciences Strategy, published on July 2. The strategy highlights the importance of implementing a One Health and microbiome research strategy, in line with the recommendations provided by SAM.

We’ll discuss better integrating environmental and ecosystem sustainability alongside human and animal health. Register now and be part of the conversation. #OneHealth #ScienceForPolicy #ScienceAdvice.

Our panel of speakers includes leading experts on One Health, including those who recently provided scientific advice to the European Commission: Dr Andrea Ford, Professor Joanne Cable, Pablo Sagredo Martín and Professor Lucy Robertson.

‘One Health’ is an integrated approach to optimising the health of humans, animals and ecosystems. Join us on 17 July for a free webinar exploring how environmental sustainability can be better integrated into One Health policies and practice.

”These two days have really demonstrated the value of bringing together the philosophical and practical approach to science-policy interaction”, summarizes Tommi Kärkkäinen, Knowledge broker at the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters. @tiedeakatemia.

Experts debated ethics, legitimacy, stakeholder values, and funding to strengthen scientific advice in democracy.

Helsinki’s 12–13 June 2025 workshop marked the first international Philosophy of Science Advice gathering, hosted by the Finnish Academy and the SAM. #Science4Policy #PhilosophyOfScience #EthicsInScience #PolicyMaking

How can we make science advice more trusted, inclusive, and impactful across Europe? Have your say!.

Our Building Bridges 2025 highlight video captures two days of meaningful exchange in Vienna, with vibrant public participation and thoughtful discussions on contested topics, institutional design, and building capacity for science advice.

What does it take to build stronger bridges between science and policy?. Watch the recap and join the conversation:.. #ScienceAdvice.

The June edition of our newsletter introduces SAM’s new Group of Chief Scientific Advisors, shares highlights from the science-for-policy conference, and examines how the European Commission is advancing S4P in the EU. #scienceadvice

What an event! Building Bridges: Shaping Europe’s Science-for-Policy Landscape brought together over 300 participants from across Europe for two days of inspiring discussions, debates, and connections in Vienna. The photo gallery is now online:

Missed a session? Rewatch the plenaries here:.Day 1 recording: .Day 2 recording: . A full report including key messages, visual summaries, and photos will be available soon:. #ScienceAdvice

We warmly thank all participants, speakers, organisers, and our host, the Austrian Academy of Sciences, for making this event possible. We also thank our partners: the JRC, IIASA, the International Science Council, and the many academy networks from across the EU.

The Building Bridges: Shaping Europe’s Science-for-Policy Landscape conference has concluded, and what a success it was. Over two days, we welcomed hundreds of practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to exchange ideas, debate challenges, and build lasting connections.