Valorisation of social sciences: "A pivotal role in addressing global challenges" (M. Russo, DG R&I)

"Social Sciences, Humanities and Art (SSHA) disciplines play a pivotal role in addressing global challenges. Research in these fields provides essential insights that complement other innovations, enabling sustainable solutions and driving societal progress", says Maria Cristina Russo, Director of Prosperity Directorate at the DG Research and Innovation of the European Commission.

She speaks at the workshop "Shaping Europe’s Future: Knowledge Valorisation of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts for societal impact and human-centred innovation" taking place on 14/11/2024 at the European Commission in Brussels (Belgium) and co-organised with Universities Denmark.

The workshop aims to explore and demonstrate how to accelerate the uptake of non-technological and transdisciplinary research for people, policy and the market, as "social sciences, arts, and humanities enable nuanced consideration of diverse experiences, needs and perspectives. These insights need to go hand in hand with natural sciences and technological developments to bring forth innovative solutions that place humans at…