A Swiss perspective on AI during the EduCafé
SwissCore co-organised another successful edition of the EduCafé, focusing on critical thinking education in the AI era, and showcasing the Swiss approach.
Mark your calendar for our Education Briefing
Learn more about the Swiss up- and reskilling system and join the discussion around the creation of favourable skills ecosystem in Switzerland and the EU.
How academia can counter foreign interference
European preparedness is the topic of the moment in Brussels. Academic institutions can find some guidance in a staff working document from the Commission.
New Savings and Investments Union strategy
The Commission renews its efforts to harmonise capital market rules in response to Europe’s investment challenges, as identified by Draghi.
EPFL reiterates commitment to European R&I
The new presidency of EPFL engaged in high-level discussions with Brussels-based decision-makers, facilitated by SwissCore.
Widening patterns of research collaboration
A working paper on knowledge networks in the framework programmes finds a persisting difference in participation between Widening and non-Widening countries.
Commission’s “skills first strategy” unveiled
Alongside the European Employment and Social Rights Forum this week, the Commission presented the new strategic framework of the Union of Skills.
EU-backed startups generate high firm value
An independent report highlights the positive impact of EU R&I Framework Programmes on startups, despite this target group only receiving 5% of EU R&I funding.
Von der Leyen wants to revolutionise EU budget
New MFF reflections of the EU aim to end business as usual, including for research and innovation funding from 2028 onwards.
Fostering an EU security research ecosystem
The EU has increasingly supported R&I initiatives in the context of civil security. What lessons can be drawn for future EU funding programmes?