University of Glasgow academic appointed as ambassador for the European Research Council to the UK
Published: 1 May 2025
Professor Mona Simion, Co-Director of the COGITO Epistemology Research Centre in the College of Arts and Humanities, has been appointed Ambassador for the European Research Council (ERC) to the UK.
Professor Mona Simion, Co-Director of the COGITO Epistemology Research Centre in the College of Arts and Humanities, has been appointed Ambassador for the European Research Council (ERC) to the UK.
The ERC and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new ‘Ambassadors for the ERC’ initiative on 28 April 2025. This joint initiative aims to promote frontier research and highlight its importance for the economy and society.
Thirty-two ERC grantees have been selected and nominated as Ambassadors for the ERC from 21 EU Member States as well as five Associated Countries - Israel, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey and the UK.
The new ambassadors work across various domains, from life sciences to social sciences and humanities, to physical sciences and engineering.
Maria Leptin, President of the ERC, said: "This network has great potential to advocate effectively for frontier research across Europe. Together, we must keep reminding our fellow citizens why funding frontier research is not optional, and why it is essential for Europe's long-term health and prosperity,
"The Ambassadors for the ERC will serve as influential advocates for frontier research in Europe, engaging with policymakers, the media, and local research communities to promote and safeguard its value."
Prof Simion said: “I am deeply honored to be appointed to this position, which will give me the opportunity to advocate for fundamental science in Europe."
First published: 1 May 2025
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