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Welcome to the PREPARED newsletter - April 2025

In times of crisis, accelerated research saves lives, but it is not always done ethically. The EU funded PREPARED project is designing a values-based framework to expedite research in times of global crisis without sacrificing ethics and integrity.

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Dear reader,

A lot has happened since you last heard from us – all very exciting. We finalised the PREPARED Code of Conduct, soon to be available in 13 languages

for its launch at our June conference in Paris. We completed the development of the Seesaw app, published new papers and much more! We have definitely been busy. We think it’s all interesting, but if you’re pressed for time, our ‘quick links’ allow you to skip to what interests you the most.

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You're invited to Paris
Project updates
What we're reading

You're invited to Paris

We’re delighted to invite you to our final conference Promoting Equitable Science During Crisis.

Where: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris

When: 3 June 2025

Equitable international research is crucial to addressing humanity’s challenges. Yet, the ethics and integrity challenges of global research are growing. This conference tackles the critical need for equitable international collaboration in science, especially in times of crisis.

Moderated by science journalist and broadcaster Vivienne Parry OBE, the event brings together internationally renowned experts, including delegates from the PREPARED project and invited guests, such as Prof. Peter Singer.

To learn more about the event and the speakers, see the full programme here.

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Mark your calendars and register below.

Registration and attendance are free but seating is limited!

Save your spot by registering below.

Project updates

Introducing the PREPARED Seesaw App: a new way to explore pandemic dilemmas

Ever wondered about the difficult choices made during a pandemic? Designed to illustrate the ethical challenges of pandemic management, the PREPARED Seesaw app offers a unique

opportunity to explore these complexities and understand their diverse consequences.

The app will be available at Dutch university kiosks this spring and presented at the PREPARED final conference in Paris in June 2025.

For a sneak preview, watch the promotional video and experience the Seesaw app. Will you make the right decision?

PREPARED team member wins major award from Kerala Government

We are proud to announce that Dr. Nandini Kumar, the leader of the PREPARED Indian team, was honoured with the 'Vanitha Ratna' award for 2024 by the Kerala government on International Women's Day. Her achievement perfectly embodies this year's theme: "For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment."

Congratulations, Nandini, on this well-deserved recognition!

New Bluesky account

As things change, so do our online spaces. The PREPARED team has recently transitioned from X to Bluesky. Follow us at @prepared-eu.bsky.social to stay connected

https://bsky.app/profile/prepared-eu.bsky.social

What we're reading

Publications

A record 13 peer-reviewed publications have been accepted from our work so far, as well as a special issue published in Research Ethics. All our publications are open access and are available on our website. Here is a small selection:

The PREPARED Case Study App for Deep Reflection on Research Ethics Challenges During Crises – written by Doris Schroeder, Nearchos Paspallis, Nicos Kasenides, Kate Chatfield, Carly Seedall, and Michelle Singh
Special Issue: Preparing for the Next Global Crisis: Research Ethics and Integrity Matters in Crisis Situations – edited by Kate Chatfield and Hazel Partington
Navigating the Post-Pandemic Normal: Learning from the Experiences of Cyprus-Based Female Researchers During the COVID-19 Pandemic – written by Josephina Antoniou, Nadia Kornioti, Katerina Antoniou

Blogs

Still a gap – Remembering Dr Vasantha Muthuswamy – written by Doris Schroeder
Beyond the Rhetoric: Turning Words into Action for a Sustainable Future – written by Corinna Pannofino and Klaus Leisinger
How did healthcare workers experience the COVID-19 pandemic? – written by Hazel Partington, Langelihle Mlotshwa, Pamela Andanda and Doris Schroeder

Want even more reading material? Have a look at our project reports here.

Funded by the European Union. UK participants in Horizon Europe Project PREPARED are supported by UK Research and Innovation grant number 10048353 (University of Central Lancashire). Swiss participants in Horizon Europe Project Prepared are supported by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Research Executive Agency or UKRI or SERI. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority nor UKRI or SERI can be held responsible for them.

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