«We need to reconnect it to society and the economy through new paradigms, such as open science and open access. Open science lets us forge links with citizens and get them involved, and open access means research can be shared and multiplied, as seen during the Zika virus epidemic and again today. Likewise, manipulative, misleading and anti-scientific positions must be challenged head on.»
«key factor will be guaranteeing net neutrality and accessibility, which are currently under threat from spurious ideological, economic and political interests.»
Josep A. Planell, President of the UOC
Huffington Post (29/05/2020)