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News - 10 September 2020

Data in philanthropic foundations: beyond data science

In 2019, the Compagnia di San Paolo foundation transformed its organization to reflect the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals framework. These radical changes were supported by a detailed analysis…
News - 22 July 2020

UK and EU research leaders urge Brexit negotiators to compromise on Horizon Europe agreement

In a joint statement published today, the Wellcome Trust and over 100 organisations and individuals representing the research community across the UK and Europe have set…
News - 8 July 2020

EFC Research Forum Webinar – Trust in Science in Turbulent Times

The EFC Research Forum webinar “Trust in Science in Turbulent Times” will take place on 8 October, 11.00-12.30 CEST, replacing the previously scheduled Research Forum Conference 2020 that…
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…