Positive audits for all Joint Undertakings in 2018
The European Court of Auditors approves the 2018 accounts of all 7 Joint Undertakings of Horizon 2020 and confirmed the positive results of the last years.
Research
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.
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.
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.
The challenge to regulate AI in an ethical way
The discussion on ethical AI is focussing on regulation. A briefing by the EP Think Tank and a study by ETH Zurich highlight challenges and priorities.
Post-Brexit: UK universities face uncertainties
Approaching Brexit prompts UK elite universities to take a stand on potential difficulties with EU academics retention and recruitment.
ERC starting grants: 408 young researchers awarded
The ERC awarded 408 early career researchers with its prestigious starting grants. Among them 31 scientists hosted at Swiss institutions.
cOAlition S secures important support for Plan S
Plan S is growing with the WHO recently joining, and has appointed Johan Rooryck as a new champion to succeed Robert-Jan Smits.
Application open for additional JRC facilities’ use
The Joint Research Centre extends its open access initiative to its energy and transport research laboratories in Petten, The Netherlands.
Mission boards are complete – including a Swiss
The EC announced the board members for the five R&I missions. These include the Swiss, Bertrand Piccard, for the climate-neutral and smart cities mission.