Join us at our event on ‘Higher VET’ on 27 May 2024
This public event will highlight what higher vocational education and training stands for, the possibilities and barriers for international collaboration.
Idea for new EU institute on research with AI
A Group of Chief Scientific Advisors mandated by the European Commission provides independent scientific evidence and policy recommendations for AI in Science.
EU Youth Strategy is relevant but not influential
Based on the mid-term evaluation of the EU Youth Strategy, the Commission wants to better communicate on youth policy by setting up national youth coordinators.
Innovation Policy to compete in the global race
German, French and Italian economists call for the European Innovation Council and EU Programmes to focus on high-tech funding to avoid the middle-technology trap.
EU wants to improve quality of traineeships
The European Commission has proposed a new Directive to combat bogus internships. Critics say it lacks ambition.
Unlocking Missions – the portfolio approach
The European Commission’s recent report presents a novel, portfolio approach aimed at achieving EU Mission objectives through coordinated R&I actions.
Start of Swiss-EU negotiations on package approach
With the start of negotiations, researchers in Switzerland become eligible to apply for 2024 ERC Advanced Grants. The EC adopted its first defence industrial strategy.
Join us at our Science Briefing on 23 April 2024
‘Harnessing the power of data to tackle AMR‘, an event organised by the Swedish Research Council and SwissCore.
EU wants to introduce a European Degree
European Commission Vice-President Schinas: “The European Degree will find its place next to Schengen, Erasmus+, the Euro.”
Measuring the ERC’s impact on AI Research
The “Mapping ERC Frontier Research Artificial Intelligence” report delves into ERC-funded AI projects, their societal impacts, and policy implications.