On 6 March 2024, the Joint Research Centre hosted an exploratory workshop on the synergies of territorial innovation and digital transformation. This workshop aimed to identify research questions and knowledge gaps. This is crucial for supporting EU policies for regional and local transitions,...

Next generation virtual worlds present a strong, multifaceted potential that also need to be analysed in light of the challenges they may pose along societal, technological, and economic and policy dimensions. To dive deeper into the EU's strategic approach to immersive technologies, the Joint...

These are the proceedings from the workshop 'Boosting digital governments with interoperability: early-career researchers paving the way ahead' held on 26 June 2024 as part of the SEMIC 2024 pre-conference activities. The workshop was co-organised by the 'FreshMinds' initiative of the European...

This report provides an overview of the opportunities that next generation virtual worlds may bring in different sectors such as education, manufacturing, health, and public services among others. This potential will need to be harnessed in light of the challenges the EU may need to address...

Invasive Alien Species (IAS) constitute one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss globally. Citizen Science (CS) can play a role in influencing the way in which society values biodiversity and can contribute by collecting valuable data. The involvement of the public in IAS recording through...

Citizen engagement in science and policy-making is present at different levels in the European Commission, ranging from public consultation to stakeholder involvement, to citizen science and Do-It-Yourself practices. The Joint Research Centre together with other DGs and agencies is developing a...

Citizen engagement in science and policy-making is present at different levels in the European Commission, ranging from public consultation to stakeholder involvement, to citizen science and Do-It-Yourself practices. The Joint Research Centre together with other DGs and agencies is developing a...