In 2025, WIT News proudly celebrates excellence in research and innovation communication, recognising the press releases, events, and social media content that generated the strongest engagement and readership across our platform and channels.
Over the course of the year, more than 100 press releases and articles were submitted to WIT News, reflecting the diversity, ambition, and societal relevance of European and international research. Among this rich flow of content, a select number clearly stood out — becoming the most read, most followed, and most engaging contributions of 2025.
These awards highlight not only popularity, but also the importance of clear, accessible communication in strengthening public understanding of science and innovation.
Top 5 Press Releases of 2025
The following press releases achieved the highest readership on the WIT News portal in 2025:
01. RURBANIVE launches Open Call to transform rural-urban connectivity
02. Ambitious projects to tackle invasive alien species launched in Europe
03. SALTO project will advance forward Europe’s first reusable rocket
04. R-MAP introduces platform to guide remote work policies in the EU
05. REHUBS: A new EU project creating climate-resilient rural communities
These press releases stood out for their clarity, relevance, and strong societal impact, making complex research topics accessible to a wide and international audience.
Top 5 Event Awards 2025
Events remain a cornerstone of dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. The following events were among the most viewed and followed event listings on WIT News in 2025:
01. Webinar | Biorefineries as Nodes for a Rural Bioeconomy
02. Webinar | The research is done — Now let the world find it
03. Online | Digital Ecosystems for Sustainable Digitalisation of Farming
04. Free Public Event | Naples at the Heart of European Innovation with PROMETIA 2025
05. Virtual International Conference | Bringing Forward Nature-Based Solutions in Major Cities
These events demonstrate the research community’s continued commitment to openness, visibility, and meaningful engagement with society.
Social Media Impact Awards 2025: Top LinkedIn Posts
In 2025, WIT News’ LinkedIn channel supported amplifying research beyond the portal itself. Several posts stood out for their high engagement, strong reach, and active audience interaction.
Most popular LinkedIn highlights of 2025:
- Data4Food2030 – Exploring the Future of Food & Data
Engaging citizens and professionals in shaping future food systems through data-driven scenarios. - REHUBS EU Project Launch
Strong reactions around climate resilience and rural innovation across Europe. - META-BRAIN Project
High engagement driven by next-generation neuroscience and brain technology research. - SALTO Project – Europe’s First Reusable Rocket Demonstrator
One of the most reacted-to posts, capturing strong public interest in space innovation. - Tackling Invasive Alien Species Across Europe
High interaction thanks to its focus on biodiversity protection, AI, and citizen science.
These posts show how clear storytelling, strong visuals, and socially relevant research topics can significantly increase reach and impact on social media.
Thank You for Strengthening Science and Innovation Communication
We extend a sincere thank you to all projects, organisations, and communicators who submitted press releases, events, and news to WIT News in 2025. Your contributions help strengthen public understanding of science and innovation and ensure that research results reach society.
Submissions are always welcome
We invite research projects, networks, and institutions to continue sharing their press releases and events with WIT News and become part of our growing, engaged community.
Together, we celebrate excellence in research communication — and look forward to even greater impact in the year ahead
