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News - 25 June 2020

”la Caixa” Foundation initiatives to address coronavirus

The ”la Caixa” Foundation, like many foundations across Europe, has carried out a number of initiatives to address the wide ranging impact of coronavirus. A number…
News - 26 May 2020

EFC Conference 2021 – From crisis to opportunity – How can philanthropy accelerate sustainable change?

View the Closing Plenary livestream Access the Conference event website The health of the planet is tied inextricably to the…
News - 15 May 2020

Julia Gillard announced as next Chair of Wellcome Trust

Julia Gillard has been announced as the next Chair of Wellcome Trust succeeding Eliza Manningham-Buller, who will step down in April 2021. Julia Gillard, the former…
News - 13 May 2020

RiConfigure Virtual Dialogue Days – Democratizing Innovation

The RiConfigure Dialogue Days – Democratizing Innovation will take place online on 6-10 July. The RiConfigure Dialogue Days are an open online…
News - 13 May 2020

EFC Research Forum Webinar – Innovative Selection Methodology in Research Funding

The EFC Research Forum will hold a webinar on 19 May, opening up open discussions on “Innovative Selection Methodology in Research Funding” from 14:00 to 16:00.
News - 11 May 2020

Will the pandemic harm diversity in grantmaking?

This post originally appeared on the Kone Foundation website This spring, a new viral disease has caused a global crisis, spanning all aspects of…
News - 7 May 2020

Coronavirus Global Response event raises €7.4 billion for universal access to vaccines

The Coronavirus Global Response pledging event on 4 May raised €7.4 billion for the collaborative development and universal deployment of diagnostics, treatments and vaccines against coronavirus. The event, organised in…
News - 30 April 2020

Webinar – Strengthening Science and Technology and Addressing Inequalities in the COVID-19 era

The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs is organising a webinar on “COVID-19: Strengthening Science and Technology and Addressing Inequalities” on 6 May 2020, 16:00-18:00…
News - 28 April 2020

Registrations open for EFC Research Forum Conference 2020

Register now Registrations are now open for the EFC Research Forum Conference 2020, exploring “Trust in science in turbulent times” in Lisbon, 8-9 October, hosted by…
News - 8 April 2020

European Commission host EUvsVirus Hackathon to develop solutions and overcome coronavirus-related challenges

The European Commission is hosting a pan-European hackathon EUvsVirus on 24-26 April, bringing together international teams in search of…