The IYSE Assembly in Paris were a great success due to the participants’ phenomenal contributions, which occurred from 30 May through 1 June 2022. The aim of the conference was to (1) commit to bringing the IYSE to UNESCO in 2023 to ensure the IYSE resolution is endorsed by UNESCO…

Brett Hooton is the Director Communications and Operations Research and Innovation (R+I) at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, and Falling Walls Engage Hub Canada Manager. Founded in 1821, McGill is one of Canada’s best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students from…

It was a successful and exciting Berlin Science Week and Falling Walls Science Summit! This year, they took place in Berlin, one of the first in-person events that reunited the science community internationally. The International Year of Science Engagement (IYSE) participated from 6 to 9 November with various activities. We…

“Engagement with science through public participation facilitates critical spaces for open discussions” We are pleased to introduce the Science Gallery Network as our new partner, which will support the IYSE 2027 with programming, networking and more. Science Gallery is an international network of leading universities united around a singular mission:…

“Science is made useful by being in the public eye” In other thrilling news, we are pleased to announce the Mawazo Institute as one of our partners. Already a long-standing collaborator of the Engage section of our initiating organisation, Falling Walls, as well as a pioneer in supporting early-career women…

“Science Engagement should be considered in (post-)war contexts” We are proud to announce that Rethink Education and Science in Iraq (RESI) supports our initiative of the International Year of Science Engagement as a social partner. With their current thematic focus on the sustainable development goals as well as their extensive…

“An international year of scientific engagement is of vital importance.” We are delighted to announce a new partnership with the National Academy of Sciences of Honduras. We are excited to collaborate with the National Academy of Sciences of Honduras on communication, programming, and social interaction. The National Academy of Sciences…

“It is crucial that we increase the Science Engagement of policymakers”   It is with great excitement that we announce our collaboration with the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) in terms of a social partnership, wherein the EASAC declares its support for the International Year of Science Engagement. Founded…

“The International Year of Science Engagement offers an opportunity to put a spotlight on the public discourse of science and technology” We are eager to present our newest partnership with the Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST) Network. The shared goals of the PCST and IYSE include promoting Science…

“The International Year is our opportunity to raise people and funders‘ attention to the importance of science engagement” The International Year of Science Engagement 2027 (IYSE) is excited to announce its partnership with the International Science Council (ISC). The ISC will support the IYSE with its extensive expertise and reach…

“The need for effective Science Engagement is an urgent task” At the IYSE, we are thrilled to announce one of our newest social partnerships with the Japan SciCom Forum (JSF). Science communication and outreach, especially to global audiences in English, is taking off in Japan. This is where the Japan…

“Science Engagement improves lives“ It is our tremendous pleasure to make our partnership with Mangorolla and the project “I’m a Scientist” official. As the organisation’s director, Shane McCracken says, “Science Engagement improves lives. It helps Kenyan school students see themselves as global citizens with a future in science. It gives…

“Impactful Science Engagement matters for our modern world“ We would like to invite you to celebrate with us our new partnership with Wissenschaft im Dialog. As social partners, we will provide each other with advice, exchange on programming, and more. “Science is at the core of many of the great…

“IYSE 2027 will transform our field”   ” Mesh is thrilled to be a partner in this global initiative to recognise the importance of Science Engagement. We are committed to improving health by supporting better health research that incorporates community engagement. We believe IYSE 2027 will advance this mission and…

“We have to get back on track” We are pleased to announce our partnership with the Learning Planet Institute, which will act as a partner in terms of networking, consulting and programming. The Paris-based organisation is a trailblazer in all things learning. Not only that, but they also share the…

“Science communication should not only strive to ‘transport‘ given knowledge” The European Science Engagement Association (EUSEA) have their eye firmly placed on public engagement. The IYSE 2027 is delighted to have EUSEA as a partner and we would like to thank them for agreeing to work with us on programming,…

“Make science part of our everyday decisions” It is a pleasure to present another partner at the IYSE 2027: PAUTA – Programa Adopte un Talento (Program Adopt a Talent). PAUTA will collaborate with us on programming, network, advice and more. The mission of PAUTA is to promote, with equity and…

“We need to keep the momentum going” The IYSE 2027 is pleased to announce that Eh!woza will act as partner in programming and in bringing together networks for the International Year of Science Engagement in 2027. Eh!woza operates at the intersection of science communication, youth advocacy, community engagement, and skills…

The International Year of Science Engagement (IYSE) 2027 is pleased to announce its partnership with McGill University. The first university to become an official partner of the IYSE, McGill will contribute to the programming of the IYSE with events, ideas, and expertise regarding various aspects of Science Engagement. “McGill is…