The European Spallation Source (ESS), a multi-disciplinary research facility based on the world’s most powerful neutron source, has joined EIROforum as its newest member.
On 11 February, EIROforum celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS) by recognising the impact that women have made across science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
EIROforum welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to significantly increase the budget of the upcoming EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.
On 1 July 2025, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) will take over the presidency of EIROforum, which rotates annually between the eight members.
EIROforum calls for a strong EU investment in research and innovation and stresses the vital role of research infrastructures in Europe’s leadership and resilience.
Female scientists from EIROforum member organisations share their fascinating scientific roles and projects to inspire other women and girls to consider a STEM path.
On Friday, 13 September, numerous students were honoured at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS), with Special Donated Prizes sponsored by EIROforum.
On 1 July, Prof. Xavier Barcons, the Director General of the European Southern Observatory (ESO), assumed the chair of EIROforum, succeeding Prof. Thomas Feurer, the Managing Director of European XFEL.
At the European Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS), on Saturday 16 September, 12 young Scientists were honored with eight Special Donated Prizes sponsored by EIROforum.
On 1 July, Prof. Robert Feidenhans’l, the Managing Director of European XFEL, assumed the chairmanship of EIROforum, succeeding Prof. Carole Mundell, the Director of Science at the European Space Agency (ESA).
The conference will present cutting edge AI and data science from the EIROforum organisations, and explore how these infrastructures can contribute to scientific progress with societal and economic impact.
26 October 2021 – Key leaders and researchers from major US and European big science laboratories, namely EIROforum and the US Department of Energy’s seventeen National Laboratories, met by videoconference ahead of the United Nations…
The EIROforum members welcome the EC proposal for a Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe. While supporting the recent efforts by the EC and EU Member States to revitalize the European Research Area, EIROforum members underline the…
The EIROforum organisations highlight the importance of sustainable research and encourage scientists to get involved with the mission of Earth Day 2021.
The National Laboratory Directors’ Council and the EIROforum Council held a remote meeting on 13 January, 2021, to discuss general areas for stronger collaboration including the scientific response to the present COVID-19 pandemic. They…
EIROforum members emphasise scientific knowledge gained from fundamental research fuels long-term progress, for tackling challenges facing humanity and building a sustainable society.
The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, pollution, as well as the collapse in the Earth’s biodiversity, all highlight the importance of working together to build an inclusive society and a sustainable future, in line with the UN Sustainable…
The eight EIROforum research organisations are all in the vanguard of their respective fields, and constantly innovating in order to stay there. All are currently engaged in preparing new facilities or upgrading existing ones to ensure a…
On 1 July, Professor Helmut Schober and his team at the Institut Laue-Langevin, ILL, took over from CERN as Chair of EIROforum. As is customary, the ILL will take on this role for one year.
EIROforum has published a document on the value and impact of Research Infrastructures for European science, economy and society, with the aim of showing the importance of such infrastructures for Europe’s recovery after the COVID-19…
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a tradition established in 1970 to raise awareness of an environment in crisis. This year, Earth Day takes on a special significance, with economic activity much reduced, many of us…