EU wants to improve quality of traineeships
The European Commission has proposed a new Directive to combat bogus internships. Critics say it lacks ambition.
Unlocking Missions – the portfolio approach
The European Commission’s recent report presents a novel, portfolio approach aimed at achieving EU Mission objectives through coordinated R&I actions.
Start of Swiss-EU negotiations on package approach
With the start of negotiations, researchers in Switzerland become eligible to apply for 2024 ERC Advanced Grants. The EC adopted its first defence industrial strategy.
Join us at our Science Briefing on 23 April 2024
‘Harnessing the power of data to tackle AMR‘, an event organised by the Swedish Research Council and SwissCore.
EU wants to introduce a European Degree
European Commission Vice-President Schinas: “The European Degree will find its place next to Schengen, Erasmus+, the Euro.”
Measuring the ERC’s impact on AI Research
The “Mapping ERC Frontier Research Artificial Intelligence” report delves into ERC-funded AI projects, their societal impacts, and policy implications.
Future Head of Office for SwissCore selected
It is a pleasure to announce that Laurin Reding will succeed Simon Marti at the helm of SwissCore in July 2024.
Commission adopts second Strategic Plan
The second Strategic Plan 2025-2027 provides the strategic orientation for Horizon Europe’s last three years, including nine co-funded and co-programmed partnerships.
EC presented actions to boost biotechnology
The European Commission is pushing to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU with a series of actions represented in a new Communication.
New guidelines on the use of AI in research
The Commission published guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI in research, recommending avoiding its use in peer review and evaluation processes.