Tag Archives: societal impact

WTC Appoints Dr. Ioannis Ieropoulos as Scientific Advisor, Strengthening Leadership in Sustainable Engineering, Bio‑Inspired Innovation, and Science‑Driven Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC), a Switzerland-based international non-profit focused on global dialogue around emerging technologies, has appointed Dr. Ioannis (Yannis) Ieropoulos as Scientific Advisor to its Advisory Board. A recognised leader in sustainable engineering and bio-inspired energy … Read the full press release

NWO Launches €25.9 Million Open Technology Programme 2026 to Advance Societal Innovation

(IN BRIEF) NWO has opened the 2026 call for its Open Technology Programme (OTP), continuing a 45-year tradition of supporting application-oriented, technology-driven research with strong societal relevance through close collaboration between researchers and public and private partners. With a total … Read the full press release

Stina Ehrensvärd Named EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 for Groundbreaking Work in Cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) Stina Ehrensvärd, co-founder of Yubico, has been named the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. She was recognized for her visionary leadership in revolutionizing internet security and advancing Yubico’s mission to make the internet safer. Stina’s work … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Students Explore Societal Impact and Diversity at Eurosonic Noorderslag Festival

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen (UG) will participate in the upcoming Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) music festival, with two student groups from the UG Science Shops exploring societal issues. Seven philosophy students will serve as ‘philosophers in residence,’ studying the … Read the full press release

Siemens Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Rating for Sustainability Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has attained the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum rating with an impressive score of 80 points, placing it among the top one percent of over 73,000 companies globally assessed. This recognition marks a significant advancement from Silver in 2021 … Read the full press release