Inclusive futures: ERC grantees tackling inequality through research
Inequality often emerges in subtle ways – through life transitions, urban planning choices, or the daily rhythms of community life. Three ERC grantees are tracing the everyday moments where systems, decisions, and spaces shape who belongs, who…
How science changes when all voices are heard
As EU research policy debates the balance between scientific excellence and societal impact, diversity - particularly the place of women in science - remains central to the discussion, writes Elyès Jouini.The figures speak for themselves: women make…
Seeing the full picture: Why science needs every mind
Science thrives when every perspective is part of the story. Yet, with women making up less than one-third of researchers globally, our understanding remains incomplete, filtered through a narrow lens that obscures crucial insights, writes Lora…
Breaking boundaries and building materials layer by layer
When Milena Arciniegas talks about her work, she goes straight to the core: ‘What I do is chemistry, but combined with automation - we use robots to build new materials.’ Based at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Genoa, the Colombian-born…
Editorial - Building inclusive excellence
At the ERC, we believe that true scientific excellence can only thrive in an environment where inclusiveness is valued and actively pursued. Diversity of experience and perspective generates creativity, resilience, and ultimately, groundbreaking…