Debate on a renewed ERA takes shape
While stakeholders take positions on ERA renewal, the current Finnish EU Council Presidency brought together ERA and HE Directors General for the first time.
Promoting the next generation of European research
The unique Swiss funding scheme PROMYS gives Edit Mátyus and other Eastern European scientists the possibility to build research groups in their home countries.
Education is key for economy of wellbeing
EU Ministers responsible for employment back the aim to systematically take into account the wellbeing perspective when designing policy measures.
Focus on E-government: European countries compared
The latest EC report shows a narrowing gap between leaders and followers in the use of information and communication technologies in public administrations.
Think regional, educate European (and vice versa)
The European Commission (EC) makes the case for Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) and launches the second pilot call for CoVE proposals.
Co-design in action: Horizon Europe consultations
The Horizon Europe consultation triggered more than 8’000 responses. The first results show appreciation for the EC’s orientations towards the strategic plan.
European start-ups eager for EU Equity Funding
The first call for the new blended finance instrument for scaling up offered by the European Innovation Council meets strong demand among applicants.
Stronger ties to Asia – ERC teams up with Singapore
The ERC strengthens ties to Asia with a new implementing arrangement with the National Research Foundation of Singapore, the ERC’s 14th international agreement.
Education, Research & Innovation take centre stage
About a dozen of the proposed members of the von der Leyen College of Commissioners will oversee a portfolio related to education, research and innovation.
Underachievement in basic skills remains a challenge
The EC launched the Education & Training Monitor 2019, which shows further progress towards targets and also highlights the need to better support teachers.