Engaging with the public is at the heart of our mission, and we are committed to promoting the dialogue between scientists and the broader community. By sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm, we can encourage scientific literacy in society and inspire young people to pursue higher education in Biological Sciences. Through visiting exchanges, thematic workshops, Open Days, projects with schools, and events such as the European Researchers’ Night, we aim to inspire curiosity and foster a better comprehension of our research. Browse through our various activities here.

Our commitment to open science ensures that publicly-funded research is accessible to all. By promoting transparency and collaboration, we aim to accelerate scientific discovery and innovation. We adopt initiatives to provide open access to our publications, data, and methodologies, using institutional repositories for data (DataRepositóriUM), communications, papers and theses (RepositóriUM), in addition to publishing most of our findings in Open Access publishers.

Scientific evidence and close cooperation between science and policy are needed to address today’s major policy challenges, with co-creation being central to Science for Policy 2.0. At CBMA, we promote Science for Policy through various initiatives (such as “Science and Public Policy: How to Build Bridges?”), and many of our works inform policymakers and regulators on best practices or alert to potential environmental risks. We work closely with authorities and regional stakeholders to ensure that scientific discoveries influence policy decisions and bridge the knowledge gap between science and policy.

Our communication strategy uses both traditional and social media to disseminate research, events, and achievements. We maintain regular presence in traditional media through press releases and media coverage, providing timely information about our latest activities and milestones. Our social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, X and LinkedIn) offer real-time updates and interactive engagement. By integrating traditional and social media, we enhance the visibility and accessibility of our research, ensuring that our scientific contributions are widely disseminated and appreciated by diverse audiences.

The European knowledge valorisation policy calls for diverse societal engagement and the involvement of various actors to ensure that innovation benefits society as a whole. Collaboration is key to innovation. Through our CoLABs (Water-CoRe, Colab4Food, and Vines&Wines) and the IB-S Business Council, we collaborate closely with industry, municipalities and other academic partners, to transfer and value knowledge and technology. Our goal is to translate research into tangible societal benefits. A good example are our filed patents and the launch of a Spin-off (EONGENETICS) for services and innovation in genetics.

We regularly emit press releases commenting hot topics or highlighting important findings. Here are the most recent ones. You can find a chronological list of press releases in our News and Announcements page.