Videos

New COST Actions begin - are you up for the challenge?

2023

Want to know more about what goes on behind the scenes at the COST Association, where up to 70 new research networks, called COST Actions, are launched every year? In this video we take a look at the first COST Management Committee meeting of a new COST Action, which take place in Brussels between September and November.

Discover the diverse and innovative nature of COST Actions. Meet the real people who drive innovation in COST. Discover why being part of a COST network is a must for any researcher or innovator.

Through interviews and spontaneous moments, we introduce you to the personalities behind some of our networks, from newly appointed Action Chairs to COST staff. We want you to feel the inclusive and fun spirit that defines our COST Actions.

Medicanes: The Mediterranean tropical-like cyclones

2023 | Action CA19109

European network for Mediterranean cyclones in weather and climate (MEDCYCLONES) explain all about Medicanes, tropical-like cyclones that take place in the Mediterranean.

Vascular Ageing for Clinicians

2023 | Action CA18216

VascAgeNet explain how vascular age can help clinicians to more accurately assess a patients cardiovascular risk over and above traditional risk factors.

Interview with Prof. Chiara Riganti

2023 | Action CA17104

COVID-19 emerged in late 2019 and became a pandemic in March 2020. Already in April 2020, COST Actions initiated an informal Trans-COST Action Network on COVID-19, bringing together scientists with different expertise. The story of the COST COVID-19 network is an inspiring tale of resilience, teamwork, and innovation as scientists came together to face the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic. It’s not just a story about science; it’s a story about humanity’s collective strength in the face of the unknown. Read the full story at https://www.cost.eu/actions-against-covid-19/

Interview with Prof. Ilaria Capua

2023

COVID-19 emerged in late 2019 and became a pandemic in March 2020. Already in April 2020, COST Actions initiated an informal Trans-COST Action Network on COVID-19, bringing together scientists with different expertise. The story of the COST COVID-19 network is an inspiring tale of resilience, teamwork, and innovation as scientists came together to face the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic. It’s not just a story about science; it’s a story about humanity’s collective strength in the face of the unknown. Read the full story at https://www.cost.eu/actions-against-covid-19/

Discover how preclinical models will boost immunotherapy for cancer

2023 | Action CA21135

The IMMUNO-model COST Action aims to foster research and innovation in the field of preclinical immuno-oncology models with the ultimate goal of advancing in the treatment of cancer patients by improving their outcomes and quality of life.

The STAIRCASE Survey to improve working condition in Academia

2023 | Action CA19117

Your voice is crucial for improving the working conditions of academics. Discover how you can shape the future of academic working conditions by taking part in the ReMo COST Action STAIRCASE Survey: https://projects.tib.eu/staircase/

Guidelines for prevention, screening and treatment of peripartum depression

2023 | Action CA18138

Riseup-PPD have just launched their evidence-based guidelines for peripartum depression. Let’s work together to create a world where every mother receives the support and care she deserves

Towards a decade of ocean science for sustainable development through acoustic animal tracking

2023 | Action CA18102

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are considered a blueprint to achieve sustainability for people and the planet.

DYK that acoustic telemetry can, in many ways, help to address some of the SDGs? Goal 14 ‘Life Below Water’ aims to “conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development” and many of its targets can be directly addressed via the use of acoustic telemetry.

The European Tracking Network (ETN) tell us more.