Institutions on Parliamentary Technology Assessment are differently set up and have different relations to their parliaments. Get an insight into the landscape of PTA in Europe through this short booklet. [Read More]
Launch of TA Portal
2012-10-25 20:48
The PACITA project presents an innovative web platform providing comprehensive access to resources in technology assessment (TA) [Read More]
Annual meeting of the European Parliamentary Technology Assessment network
2012-10-17 12:51
Scientific consultants to European parliaments to discuss the challenges of personalised medicine in the Catalan parliament. [Read More]
European TA Conference
2012-06-04 13:08
“Technology Assessment and Policy Areas of Great Transitions” [Read More]
To learn and develop science and technology assessment tools
2012-05-30 10:23
The Catalan Parliament brings together the chief scientific consultants to the European parliaments for a working meeting in Sitges. [Read More]
Catalan presidency of EPTA 2012
2012-05-30 09:49
The Catalan Parliament has assumed the presidency of EPTA for 2012. [Read More]
Preparing for the Next Wave
2012-04-02 13:38
Synthetic biology might be the next wave of biotechnology. How should public authorities prepare for possible breakthroughs? Update yourself with the latest EPTA briefing note. [Read More]
EPTA Council Meeting and Conference 2011
2011-08-16 10:37
As holder of the EPTA presidency 2011 TAB and the Committee on Education, Research and Technology Assessment of the German Bundestag have the pleasure to host the annual EPTA conference. [Read More]
EPTA Council Meeting and Conference 2010
2010-11-23 10:52
As holder of the EPTA presidency in 2010 the Danish Board of Technology (DBT) had the pleasure to host the annual EPTA Conference. [Read More]
STOA - IRD Conference, 4 March 2009:
2010-03-25 08:58
What role does co-operation between the EU and Developing countries in the field of Science and Technology have to play in the socio-economic development of Developing countries.
EPTA CONFERENCE 2008: A public debate on the health risks of nanotechnology will not materialize unless scientific research gets more funding soon. [Read More]
EPTA members analyse climate change
2008-11-14 11:26
Climate change is one of the greatest threats facing societies today. Since 2006 the EPTA member organisations have launched more than 20 projects examining various aspects of the climate change challenges and policy options. [Read More]
NEWSLETTER FROM EPTA - no. 1 - 2008
2008-06-27 14:55
EPTA AT EUROSCIENCE IN BARCELONA
TRENDS AND INSPIRATIONS
SUCCESSFUL EPTA WORKSHOP IN NORWAY
NEW ONGOING PROJECTS
EPTA - THE ORGANISATION
Taking place in Barcelona, 18-22 July, the Euroscience Open Forum is a major venue for connecting academia, politics and the general public. The EPTA-network will host debates about the interaction between democracy and expertise.
What issues will become relevant for technology assessment over the next 3 years? That was the question asked by the Dutch presidency to the EPTA Directors’ meeting. [Read More]
Successful EPTA workshop in Norway
2008-06-27 13:23
Is synthetic biology the new hype or hope? What is plan B for tackling climate change - and what about urban transport in 2032? These questions were discussed by 40 project managers from 11 European countries at an EPTA workshop in Norway [Read More]
What’s coming up?
2008-04-21 14:29
What are the upcoming technological issues? The EPTA directors meeting in the Haag 21. of April focus on identifying future “war fields”. The Directors Meeting is arranged by Rathenau Institute. [Read More]
Invitation: Future security Europe
2008-04-11 12:57
Privacy enhancing security technologies and human rights, are among topics for the concluding conference arranged by the PRISE project in the end of April. The conference takes place in Vienna. [Read More]
European workshop in Norway
2008-03-27 11:26
Are we ready for radical climate change? Can artificial life fuel new cars? How will Europes’ future aging population look like? This will be discussed by project managers from 18 European countries in Norway in April. [Read More]
Technology Assessment - Best Practise
2008-01-30 15:55
The partner institutions of EPTA are now editing a newsletter about technology assessment. The newsletter extends the website as a portal for projects and offers regular information to members, partners and others. [Read More]
Technology assessment in food
2008-01-30 15:54
Food and technology headlined the EPTA-conference in Athens. The world food demand is increasing – how can technology help? And how can we address increasing pollution, food-related diseases and unhealthy lifestyles? [Read More]
Nanotechnology - Promises and Risks
2008-01-30 13:38
Nanotechnology is the fastest growing research area in the 21st century alongside biotechnology and genetics. Since 2003 the member institutions of EPTA have launched 17 projects concerning nanotechnology. [Read More]
Food on the European Agenda
2007-10-31 16:12
The Greek presidency in the EPTA has chosen food as theme for the conference this year. Various topics will be discussed by politicians and EPTA-representatives from 17 member countries and -regions. [Read More]
The Policy Challenges of Electronic Privacy
2007-10-31 15:57
European citizens leave ever increasing quantities of electronic footprints. A report from EPTA points out how policy makers can address the new challenges to privacy. [Read More]