Designing a new Framework Programme: The role of the research community

A public talk by Gabi Lombardo (European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities) organised jointly by the Social Sciences and Humanities Working Group of the Coimbra Group, Trinity Global and the Trinity Long Room Hub.

As negotiations for the next Horizon Europe Framework Programme (2028-2034) proceed, the EU must broaden its research priorities beyond economic output and tech-driven competitiveness to include the social dimension of progress. A more inclusive and sustainable research strategy is necessary to address the complex challenges that Europe faces and to secure its social model and global competitiveness.
This workshop will explore the debate around the contribution of the research community of social sciences and humanities into the design of European funding - to align EU research with citizen needs and democratic values, and better inform public policies and drive economic growth.

About the speaker:
Gabi Lombardo (PhD LSE), is Director of the European Alliance for SSH one of the largest advocacy and science policy organizations in Europe. EASSH advocates for an evidence-based approach to policy-making, and researchers’ inclusion in funding design. High-level experience in science policy research and implementation working in international organisations like London School of Economics, European Research Council and Science Europe. She is a member of the CoARA Steering Board and other organisations’ steering boards. She’s an evaluator for the EU, World Bank, and COST. Gabi received the Young Academy of Europe Prize in 2018.

Programme

• Keynote speech by Gabi Lombardo, Director of the European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities (EASSH) 
• Panel Discussion moderated by Prof Patrick Geoghegan - Professor in History and Director of Trinity Long Room Hub (Trinity College Dublin):
  Prof Ilaria Poggiolini - Professor of International History and Chair of the Coimbra SSH Working Group (University of Pavia)
  Prof Pekka Räsänen - Professor of Economic Sociology (University of Turku)
  Maureen Burgess – Research Programme Officer, Trinity Long Room Hub, (Trinity College)
  Dr Gráinne Walshe - Assistant Director at Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland
• Q&A and conclusions

This event is run in accordance with Trinity’s Dignity and Respect policy, and its commitment to nurturing a respectful and inclusive research culture.
Please indicate if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event. Contact: tlrh@tcd.ie