Widening actions create a positive impact
An Impact Report on Teaming, Twinning and ERA Chair actions under Horizon 2020 shows positive effects on scientific excellence, societal & economic development.
Internet of Things – Guidance for the digital strategy
The EC published a report concerning IoT, identifying potential competitions in the rapidly growing markets for IoT related products and services in the EU.
Erasmus+ mobility: back and bigger than ever?
The 35th anniversary of the Erasmus+ programme re-launches learning mobility in Europe after the pandemic and brings some new ideas forward.
A toolkit to assess and tackle Foreign Interference
The European Commission published non-binding guidelines for Higher Education Institutions and Research Preforming Organisations to mitigate Foreign Interference.
Attempt at a “mega Bologna plus process”
The EU ups the pace in higher education. The new strategy makes universities cornerstones in bringing education, research and innovation ever closer together.
Industry 5.0 – A Transformative Vision for Europe
An expert group Policy Brief about “Industry 5.0” gives recommendations to transform the European Industry to foster the twin transition.
Switzerland and the ERC Starting Grants 2021
The ERC awards first Starting Grants under Horizon Europe. Direct funding can be provided by the Swiss government for awardees with a Swiss Host Institution.
European Year of Youth 2022: Time to begin
While everybody welcomed the start of the European Year of Youth 2022, the concrete activities and outcomes are yet to be defined. A survey contributes ideas.
State aid rules revised to foster innovation
The European Commission has sharpened the rules governing the direct state aid that can be offered to large scale innovation projects.
Inspirations from the future and a new initiative
‘Stories from 2050’ offer new insights, the EU launches the Global Gateway initiative, and is progressing on association – without two longstanding partners.