14 1 / 2023 // LEOPOLDINA / NEWS
Alliance leadership passes to the Leopoldina
The Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany responds to issues concerning the German science system
At the start of the new year Leopoldina took over the rotating leadership of the Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany of the German Research Foundation ( DFG ). The Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany is an association of the most important science and research organisations in Germany . It regularly contributes to issues of science policy , research funding and structural development of the German science system .
In addition to Leopoldina and the DFG , the Alliance includes the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation , the German Academic Exchange Service
( DAAD ), the Fraunhofer Society , the Helmholtz Association , the German Rectors ’ Conference , the Leibniz Association , the Max Planck Society and the German Science and Humanities Council .
After 2022 , a year in which the consequences of the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine and the energy crisis in particular have also affected the science system , important science policy issues are already emerging for 2023 . In addition to a reform of the Academic Fixed- Term Contract Act ( WissZeitVG ), other issues on the agenda include the strategic orientation of government research and innovation policy , and the issue of the over-regulation of the science systems .
At the same time , the overarching theme of how science can contribute to addressing the challenges of society as a whole and what framework conditions are needed to achieve this remains highly topical . This task relates to the fields of energy systems , climate change , biodiversity , digitalisation and mobility . The Leopoldina will use its leadership this year to foster the necessary dialogue between science and politics . ■ AL
Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany
Symposia and Section Meetings
Leopoldina supports scientific events
Image : Thomas Meinicke | Leopoldina
Leopoldina supports scientific events initiated and organised by their members . These include symposia relating to topics of science – based policy advice on matters relevant to society . In addition , internal meetings within sections are encouraged to allow exchanges to take place between experts . A further aim is to give stimuli to working groups and other activities of the German National Academy of Sciences .
Applications can be made at any time , although a reasonable lead time should be given before an event . Rooms in the main building of Leopoldina in Halle ( Saale )/ Germany can also be used free of charged .
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Guidelines for Leopoldina Symposia