The Royal Danish Academy has identified three focus areas that are crucial for advancing the position of science.

• Science in Society
  Science has become increasingly important to society, particularly in recent decades. Beyond its intrinsic value, science has a significant indirect impact in the form of knowledge-based innovation and, not least, research-based education. At all times, a ‘social contract’ must be maintained and updated to ensure continued societal trust in and support for science.
• Leadership and Governance in Universities
  The way universities are led and governed has fundamentally changed in many Western countries over the past decades, and in Denmark, we have seen particularly far-reaching reform efforts. However, there are clear signs that not everything is as it should be, as highlighted in the Research Policy Committee’s White Paper for 2021 and the Academy’s report on department heads at Danish universities. In the coming years, the Academy will focus on how to create strong academic leadership at all levels.
• Career Paths and Working Conditions for Researchers
  Clear career paths and good working conditions for researchers are essential for producing high-quality research. Unfortunately, there are signs of poor well-being, unhealthy competition, and long/uncertain paths to permanent positions among researchers in Denmark. Therefore, the Academy will make efforts in the coming years to create a better knowledge base on how researchers experience their working conditions.