Industry and education unite at EU summit
The Education and Skills Summit explored reforms, industry-education partnerships, STEM shortages, and Europe’s strategy to attract and retain global talent.
Universities of Applied Sciences in action
UAS4EUROPE held its biennial Networking Conference in Brussels and demonstrated the added-value of Universities of Applied Sciences for European innovation.
Shaky foundations for high skills aspirations
While the EU is concerned about losing the battle for STEM talents, gaps in basic skills and quality monitoring persist, according to the EEA Monitor.
Innovating education, connecting classrooms
SwissCore welcomed the Swiss school education community during its Education Seminar, sharing knowledge about opportunities for deeper European collaboration.
ECF governance: one fund, two imperatives
Reports by the CEPS and SIEPS show how the ECF will reshape EU R&I governance, forcing a balance between competitiveness priorities and global societal missions.
What it takes to build AI (giga-)factories
Beyond what, a report by CEPS investigates where, when and how AI factories should be built, calling for appropriate stewardship and clear investment choices.
From dual use innovation to research security
EU Member States approve the Swiss association to Horizon; while also agreeing to dual use in the EIC with a provision that could exclude non-EU countries.
Swiss cantons engage in European ERI discussions
A delegation of the Swiss Higher Education Conference visited Brussels in October to engage with European associations and regional representatives.
Swiss innovation and EU collaboration to cut packaging waste
The Horizon project STOPP aims to reduce waste in food packaging. The Swiss partner reCIRCLE brings critical expertise and business experience to the consortium.
OECD report signals research security shift
The OECD’s STI Outlook 2025 reveals a rapid rise in research security measures, steering Europe toward more coordinated and strategic protection of science.