The future of frontier research: is there a “good way” to open science?

On 19 March 2019, University of Pisa will host a debate on Open Science and its relationship with Frontier Research.

In the presence of Fabio Zwirner, Vice-President of the ERC Scientific Council and Paolo M. Mancarella, Rector of University of Pisa, leading representatives of Italian and international institutions, qualified representatives of scientific publishing and academia, including the European Research Council Grantees of our University and other national and international bodies, will discuss opportunities and risks of Open Science and wonder about the "good way" of opening science.

 With the pleasure of hosting in Italy a storytelling event of the ERC=Science² Europe-wide communications campaign, during the second part of the event ERC Grantees will share with the audience their experience and their viewpoint on open science.

 The event is organised in collaboration with Science|Business

Programme

8:30 - Registration

9:00 - Welcome

• Paolo Maria Mancarella, Rector, University of Pisa
• Monica Barni, Vice President and Delegate for Culture, University and Research, Tuscany Region

9:30 - Keynote

• Fabio Zwirner, Vice President, European Research Council

9:45 - Open science: What should we aim for?  

Panel discussion featuring:

• Fabio Zwirner Vice President, European Research Council
• Vincenzo Vespri Delegate by Department for Higher Education and Research, Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research
• Massimo Inguscio, President, Italian National Research Council
• Philipp Kircher, European University Institute and University of Edinburgh, ERC grantee

10:45 - Coffee break

11:15 - Open Science: How do we get there?

Panel discussion, featuring:

• Frederick Fenter, Executive Editor, Frontiers
• Lisandro Benedetti-Cecchi, Vice Rector for European and International Research, University of Pisa
• Claudio Colaiacomo, Vice President, Global Academic Relations, Elsevier
• Michael Markie Publishing Director, Life Sciences, F1000 Research
• Gianluca Fiori, Professor, University of Pisa; ERC Grantee

12:15 - Back to the Future: the impact of frontier research

Short introduction about the ERC=Science² project followed by Inspirational talks on the impact of frontier research on our lives:

• Maryline Fiaschi, Managing Director, Science|Business
• Paola Binda, Assistant Professor, University of Pisa; ERC Grantee
• Benedetta Mennucci, Professor, University of Pisa; ERC Grantee

12:45 - Concluding remarks

• Fabio Zwirner, Vice President, European Research Council
• Lisandro Benedetti-Cecchi, Vice Rector for European and International Research, University of Pisa

13:00 - Lunch time with ERC grantees

While enjoying a light lunch in a relaxing atmosphere, participants will have the chance of further discussing the latest research findings with ERC grantees. 

To participate in the event please register here.

Download the meeting program

The the event will also be available in streaming, connecting from 9:00 am on March 19 to this LINK.

Speakers' short bio