Science policy work

The EMBO Science & Society Programme acts as a catalyst in other areas, bringing together specialists to discuss key scientific issues such as stem cells or the use of animals in research. Resulting publications and briefing papers offer a solid scientific background to policy decisions.

Careers, education & communication
	Transferable skills for life scientists(pdf) A report from a survey on the importance of complementary skills and skills training for senior and younger scientists in Europe.
	New biology for new curricula (pdf) Observations from the 6th EMBO International Workshop on Science Education
	From school to university (pdf) A report on the transition from secondary school biology education to university in Europe
	Bad science in the headlines (pdf) - Who takes responsibility when science is distorted in the mass media? (2006). Full text | PDF
	It's good to talk (pdf) - Media training workshops aim to break down the barriers between scientists and journalists (2002). | Full text | PDF |
	Careers in the life sciences (pdf) A booklet on careers in the life sciences (published by EMBO and ELSF).
Topics of public concern
	The future of our species. Will there be a sustainable evolution of humanity in the twenty-first century? - EMBO reports, Special Issue Science and Society, Volume 9, July 2008 | Full text | PDF |
	Stem Cell Research - Status, Prospects, Prerequisites
	Revision of the EC directive on the welfare of research animals