A renewed focus on critical technology areas
The EU Commission invites Member States to join a risk assessment of four critical technologies and adopts an update of the Strategic Energy Technology Plan.
Swiss Science Briefing on Academic Freedom
Academic Freedom is a strong value for Swiss and EU science cooperation and a key asset for the advancement of knowledge and the society.
Open knowledge in geopolitical competition
To navigate research and innovation policy through geopolitical competition, Open Strategic Autonomy and sustainable competitiveness become crucial.
2050: Scenarios for accelerating sustainability transitions
Discover the new report that helps to (re-)consider the relation between society and nature in further developing the Science, Technology and Innovation policy strategy.
Enhancing R&I foresight in modern policy
The final report of the Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) on Research and Innovation foresight recommends close collaboration between the EU and Member States.
EUA report on university autonomy in Europe
In October 2023, the European University Association (EUA) published a report on university autonomy in Europe, including a country profile of Switzerland.
Erasmus students’ views on European Universities
The Erasmus Student Network brings forward their ideas to strengthen the European Universities Initiative, for example creating a 7-year funding framework.
Briefing: Creative economies take centre stage
In order to achieve the transformations of the green and digital transition, the EU attributes a leading role to the cultural and creative sectors.
European schools’ ongoing diversity journey
Eurydice report on diversity and inclusion in school finds that existing national policies for diversity and inclusion rarely address gender equality and LGBTQ.
Activities to address brain drain in Europe
The EU and Switzerland implement several measures to mitigate the adverse effects of brain drain, which affect regional disparities, economic progress, and R&I.