Скачать или смотреть Kierunek Nauka s02e08 – Independent Funding, Research Careers, and the Risk of Populism – SE

In this special Brussels-recorded episode of the Direct to Science NAWA podcast, four leading voices from European science share their front-line perspectives on the future of research.

You’ll hear from:
• Prof. Krzysztof Pyrć – a prominent virologist shaping research agendas in Poland.

• Prof. Justyna Olko – a globally recognized researcher advocating for stronger international engagement.

• Prof. Manuel Heitor – former Portuguese science minister and long-time expert on research policy and innovation.

• Dr. Christine Durinx – a leader in European research infrastructures working at the intersection of science and policy.

Together, they reflect on what strengthens – or threatens – the scientific ecosystem in Europe today.

Why does independent funding matter? What shapes a sustainable research career? And how might political shifts affect the future of science?