STOA workshop on 03.02 – Humanities and social sciences at the heart of Europe’s future
This STOA workshop will explore integrating social sciences and humanities into the design of key initiatives – such as the green transition, AI governance, healthcare and security.
The aim is to align EU research with citizen needs and democratic values, better inform public policies, and drive economic growth.
As negotiations for the next Horizon Europe Framework Programme 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.
Programme
15:00 – 15:10 Welcome and introductory remarks
- Lina Gálvez, MEP and STOA Vice-Chair
15:10 – 15:25 Keynote speech by Prof. Dr. Patrizia Nanz, President of the European University Institute
15:25 – 16:05 Panel discussion
- Annelien Bredenoord, President of Erasmus University Rotterdam's Executive Board
- Henriette van Eijl, Head of Unit for Health and Societal Transitions at DG RTD (EC)
- Péter Benczúr, Scientific Officer 'EU Sustainable and Inclusive Wellbeing initiative' at DG JRC (EC)
Moderator: Gabi Lombardo, Director of EASSH
16:05 – 16:20 Q&A session
16:20 – 16:30 Closing remarks
- Christian Ehler, MEP and STOA Chair
When?
Monday 02 February 2026, 15–16:30 CET
Where?
European Parliament, Brussels and webstreamed.
Register
The event will be webstreamed. The link will be posted on the event webpage ahead of the event.