This Action will tackle the scientific challenges in the different stages of the life-cycle of a bonded structure through the synergy of multi-disciplinary fields and knowledge transfer.
Bonded structures deal with very distinct fields, such as materials science, surface science, physics and structural mechanics. Nevertheless, in order to achieve industrial progress, an interdisciplinary approach has to be adopted in order to address the challenges of this topic. CertBond Cost action brings together experts in those different fields aiming to enable the implementation of composite bonded joints in primary structures.
Latest Updates
COST NoA against Covid-19 - updates and events
Date: 2nd March 2022
1 – The Pandemic of Argumentation (free, open access) book has been published by COST Action (CA17132)
This book is the first collective volume on virality of argumentation in pandemic times. It offers state-of-the art accounts of the challenges of public communication and public deliberation during crisis.
Thanks to funds by the COST Action project CA 17132: European network for Argumentation and Public PoLicY analysis (APPLY) the editors Steve Oswald, Marcin Lewinski, Sara Greco have made the book open access. All chapters are available online under this link on Springer’s website. The book itself can also be downloaded in pdf format.
2 – Science advice under pressure – a conference by the EC’s Scientific Advice Mechanism (27-28th April, free registration, online and in Brussels
This major public conference will bring together policymakers, science advisors, researchers, and other professionals. The European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism warmly invites everyone working at the science-policy interface to explore the key challenges of delivery science advice under pressure through a series of panel debates, interactive sessions and networking opportunities. We will reflect on the diverse experiences of many different actors in the field, debating the values that underpin science advice and sharing good practice.
This conference is co-organised by the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors to the European Commission, and by SAPEA
3 – Updated version of the COST Actions against Covid-19 booklet
The booklet summarizes achievements from the NoA and what expertise the participating Actions offer to the network I am sure this will inspire new collaborations.
Ukrainian researchers participation in COST activities
Date: 14th March 2022
Dear Action Chairs,
Please be informed that COST issued a statement on Ukraine, which is available here.
Moreover, we hereby reconfirm that all Ukrainian-affiliated researchers continue to be eligible to receive COST funding.
As a COST Action, you can inform your participants or contacts in Ukraine that they are eligible to apply for STSMs, Virtual Networking Tools, and join any Working Group via an easy online procedure. Eligibility to receive COST funding applies to WG members and ad-hoc participants.
In case your Action does not fit the researchers field exactly, please advise them to find a relevant COST Action.
If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact the COST Administration/ your Science Officer.
Kind regards,
COST Association
G Meeting, WG Meetings, MC Meeting
Date: 24-25 May 2022
Place: University of Patras, Patras, Greece
