More investment – and a stronger role for R&I?
The new European Research Area policy agenda shows political support for R&I – while the latter are not yet part of the discussions on the ‘Future of Europe’.
Education ministers: Digital learning, civic spaces
The EU ministers for education and youth give priority to blended, digital and further education and civic spaces ahead of the European Year of Youth.
The Slovenian EU presidency, a momentum for Gender
The adoption of the Ljubljana Declaration shows the commitment of around 40 countries to mainstream gender in R&I.
Education for climate change and sustainability
Students and teachers are key actors in the fight against climate change. The European Commission supports to this end the Education for Climate Coalition.
Erasmus+ 2022: What changes in the programme?
The new Erasmus+ programme guide for 2022 contains new possibilities for mobility and cooperation, and leaves us with an open question.
Recommendations for creation of a new ERA
R&I stakeholders gave recommendations on research infrastructures, Open Science and research careers during a conference on the new European Research Area.
Progress for EOSC at European and national levels
While implementation of the European Open Science Cloud continues at European level, a study of the corresponding national structures provides recommendations.
Reaffirmation of positive impact of ERC-funding
The ERC published its annual report on the evaluation of funded projects during 2020, highlighting the positive outcome and impacts of ERC funded projects.
Legislative basis finalised for 10 partnerships
After establishing the legislative basis for ten awaited institutionalised European Partnerships, the set-up and implementation phase can now begin.
SwissDeCode: A success story for chocolate & beyond
In October 2021, the EIC Fund awarded a €1 million grant to SwissDeCode, a Swiss start-up providing rapid, on-site food testing solutions.