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OPEN Conversation: What Can Researchers Learn from Science Advice at the European Union Level?
How is scientific evidence turned into policy at the European Commission? What challenges do advisors face and what opportunities exist for researchers to contribute?
This panel brings together Professor Dimitra Simeonidou (current Chief Scientific Advisor to the European Commission; University of Bristol), Professor Nicole Grobert (former Chief Scientific Advisor; University of Oxford), Karen Fabbri (Deputy Head of Unit, Science for Policy, Advice & Ethics at the European Commission), and Jonathan Murphy (Policy Officer, Scientific Advice Mechanism). They will reflect on the role and impact of the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) and share personal experiences of advising at the highest level, and discuss lessons learned from real-world case studies.
Participants will gain insights into how science advice works in practice and how researchers can engage with European policy processes.
Date:
2 December 2025, 15:00
Venue:
St Antony's College, 62 Woodstock Road OX2 6JF
Venue Details:
Nissan Lecture Theatre
Speakers:
Prof Nicole Grobert (Chief Scientific Advisor to the EU),
Professor Dimitra Simeonidou (Chief Scientific Advisor to the European Commission, University of Bristol),
Karen Fabbri (Deputy Head of Unit, Science for Policy, Advice & Ethics at the European Commission)
Organiser:
Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address:
jose.rojasalvarado@socsci.ox.ac.uk
Host:
Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) (University of Oxford)
Part of:
OPEN Learning Opportunities Event Series
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=G96VzPWXk0-0uv5ouFLPkUsXUmzYt_pIu6uwogTJYftUOFM3QlVPUDQ4UU5LUDQwUkJSQkIxNUlRTC4u
Cost:
N/A
Audience:
Public
Editors:
Rosaleen Cunningham,
Umme Imani
