Theme - News
BackAll news related to European Research Area (ERA)
-
ERC Calls 2022: Tentative dates
Due to the start of a new Framework Programme, the calendar for ERC calls for upcoming and future calls differ from previous years.
-
In this policy brief, we study the development of trade integration, specifically the participation in global value chains, of the Western Balkan countries.
-
The world after COVID-19: ACA THINK PIECES
The World after COVID-19 is a series of ‘think pieces’ which Academic Cooperation Association published every Tuesday from early May until mid-July 2020. The pieces are authored by well-known experts ...
-
€1.9 billion will be made available by the European Research Council (ERC) in 2021 to allow some 1,000 top researchers to pursue frontier research. As in previous years, most of the funding (66%) is earmarked...
-
EU to set up new European Partnerships
On 23 February 2021, the Commission published a proposal to set up 10 new European Partnerships between the European Union, Member States and/or industry. The partnerships aim to improve and accelerate...
-
COST online Info Day 23 February 2021
Joining a COST Action can initiate prospects going beyond the networking opportunities and research advancements. To keep fostering such openings and to encourage researchers to participate in COST activities...
-
Watch the Science|Business conference videos here
The Horizon Europe start, a new international research strategy, EU Presidency plans, epidemic preparedness and more from 3 commissioners, 2 ministers, and many others... all in Science|Business...
-
ERA Portal Austria policy brief looks at role of SSH in Horizon Europe
A new ERA Portal Austria policy brief on “The next seven years of research on Europe’s Society” takes a close look at the role of social sciences and humanities (SSH) in the new Research Framework Programme...
-
“ERA Forum for Transition” established to realise the New European Research Area
A new Forum aiming at designing and advancing the agenda for the new European Research Area and its initiatives and actions held its first meeting on 4 February 2021. The Forum for Transition is technically...
-
Widening 2.0: draft work programme details EU plans to plug the east-west R&D gap
New-look ‘Widening’ in Horizon Europe aims to help member states with weaker research systems undertake reforms and win more EU research grants.
-
Gabriel announces new panel to advise on ERA shake-up
European Commission calls in experts to help revamp the 20-year-old plan to coordinate national R&D policies and create a single market for research.
-
[Document Announcement] Making Public Procurement work in and for Europe
This Communication of the European Commission presents a public procurement strategy which sets out the overall policy framework and defines clear priorities to improve procurement in practice and support...
-
National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation of Albania is promoting an open call for 9 Early Stage Researchers Positions in the framework of the 6i Dirs COFUND, managed...
-
[Call Announcement] CERIC Call for Proposals now OPEN
-
Portugal’s EU Presidency agenda for higher education
Following the EU Presidency’s takeover on 1 January (see ACA Newsletter-Education Europe, December 2020), Portugal has started its work under three main priorities: a European recovery boosted by green...
-
JRC: Creativity – how to assess and foster this key skill for the 21st century
Recent studies and practice show that creativity is increasingly relevant and valuable in all disciplines and occupations.
-
Commission and Portuguese Presidency announce Social Summit in Porto
Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have invited EU Heads of State or Government, EU institutions, social partners and other key stakeholders...
-
New European Research Area: Council adopts conclusions
The Council today adopted a set of conclusions on a major overhaul of the European Research Area (ERA) in the years to come. These conclusions, together with the Commission communication entitled "A new...
-
Portuguese presidency sets out to revive the European Research Area
Better integration of funding streams is the route to fostering the long-elusive single market for research, says Portugal’s research minister Manuel Heitor.
-
Commission welcomes political agreement on Erasmus+ programme
The Commission has welcomed the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and EU Member States on the new Erasmus+ Programme (2021‑2027). Trilogue negotiations have now concluded, pending...
-
The Commission welcomes the political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on Horizon Europe, the largest transnational programme ever supporting research and innovation. The new ...
-
Network of Young European Research Universities reacts to ERA Communication
The Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN) published its reaction to the Commission's Communication “A New ERA for Research and Innovation”.
-
New European Research Area: Council adopts conclusions
The Council has adopted a set of conclusions on a major overhaul of the European Research Area (ERA) in the years to come. These conclusions, together with the Commission communication entitled "A new...
-
The European Commission has today welcomed the agreement between the European Parliament and EU Member States in the Council on Europe's next long-term budget and NextGenerationEU, the temporary recovery...
-
Press release On Wednesday 2 December, the Ministerial Meeting of the Western Balkans Platforms on Education and Training & Research and Innovation will bring together key stakeholders...
-
The Commission has adopted a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe to ensure patients have access to innovative and affordable medicines and to support the competitiveness, innovative capacity and sustainability...
-
“COST is a must” – Agricultural research and knowledge transfer in Western Balkan Countries
On Tuesday 24 November, Director of the COST Association, Ronald de Bruin was invited as a speaker at the first ‘Workshop on Agricultural Research and Knowledge Transfer in Western Balkan countries. The...
-
Commission proposes measures to boost data sharing and support European data spaces
To better exploit the potential of ever-growing data in a trustworthy European framework, the Commission today proposes new rules on data governance. The Regulation will facilitate data sharing across...
-
[Event Announcement] 27 November 2020: European Researchers’ Night 2020
Learn how research is fighting cancer, combatting diseases and viruses, stopping global warming, working for sustainable development, contributing to Artificial Intelligence-related...
-
Brain drain: a threat to the European Research Area?
Brain drain exists not only worldwide, but also within Europe: talented young researchers are leaving their home countries. Mobility in science is not unusual - but what happens to the EU if some regions...
-
On 9 November 2020, SFIC launched its recent opinion on a “New European Research Area”. Recalling the activities of the last decade and referring to the Commission Communication of 30 September 2020, ...
-
Horizon Europe gets extra €4B, as intense budget talks end
Next research programme can start on time, and MEPs also manage to claw back money for health and student exchanges. But there’s disappointment they didn’t salvage more.
-
State leaders endorse Green Agenda for Western Balkans at Sofia summit
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said countries in Southeastern Europe that intend to join the European Union agreed with its Green Agenda for the Western Balkans. The summit was organized in Sofia...
-
[Event Announcement] Impetus for Europe – equality-oriented structures and diversity in research
The conference is scheduled to take place in Hamburg, Germany, on 11-12 November 2020.
-
Today, Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, and Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Mariya Gabriel, are participating by videoconference in...
-
The JRC presents the results of a pilot project that reached out to Europe’s parliaments, regions and cities to gather scientists, policymakers and citizens and work together on today’s big issues.
-
Commission launches knowledge centre to reverse biodiversity loss and protect Europe’s ecosystems
The European Commission launches a new Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity: a one-stop shop for science-based evidence to protect the natural ecosystems that provide us with food, medicines, materials, ...
-
2021 Commission work programme – from strategy to delivery
The Commission adopted its 2021 work programme, designed to make Europe healthier, fairer and more prosperous, while accelerating its long-term transformation into a greener economy, fit for the ...
-
[Call Announcement] Call for proposal: Nanobiotechnology laboratory
The Nanobiotechnology Laboratory features state-of-the-art equipped facilities designed to foster interdisciplinary studies. A special emphasis lies on characterisation of nanomaterials, micro-nanoplastics...
-
Research ministers discuss ERA and sign "Bonn Declaration on Freedom of Scientific Research“
On 20 October 2020, the German EU Council Presidency held an ERA Ministerial Conference in Bonn, in hybrid format. The "Bonn Declaration on Freedom of Scientific Research“ was presented at the conference...
-
The second week of the 18th edition EURegionsWeek has come to an end
Together with over 500 partners’ sessions, this week hosted most of the main sessions of the event.
-
This report provides an overview of education structures and policies that influence equity in school education.
-
The Manifesto for EU Covid-19 Research celebrates its first 2000 signatories
The Commission launched the Manifesto for EU Covid-19 Research in July, as part of the common European response to the coronavirus outbreak, to maximise the accessibility of research results in the...
-
[Event Announcement] European Green Deal Social Sciences and Humanities virtual Brokerage event
This virtual international Information Day and Brokerage Event will highlight research topics under the European Green Deal Call with a relevance of the Social Sciences and Humanities.
-
Joksimovic and Fabrizi: Progress Report and Economic Package in an Important Moment
Last week, Ambassador Sem Fabrizi, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Serbia handed over to Ms. Jadranka Joksimovic, Minister for European Integration, the 2020 European Commission Annual...
-
Vučić; A big assignment for the new pro-European government
EU Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic last week.
-
Džaferović: The relationship between the EU institutions and BiH will be continuous
The Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Šefik Džaferović and members of the Presidency of BiH Milorad Dodik and Željko Komšić met today with the European Parliament’s Special Rapporteur...
-
Commissioner Várhelyi: We are ready for further cooperation with BiH and the WB region
The EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi during his visit to Sarajevo presented the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans. He met also with the Chairman of the Council of Ministers...
-
Hoti on the EC report: Progress has been made despite difficulties
Kosovo* Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti said yesterday that the European Commission report on Kosovo* shows that all conditions for visa liberalization have been met, Gazeta Express reports.
-
“The silent majority in Serbia is pro-EU, and they support Serbia’s accession for different reasons, the main one being the political and economic stability that it offers”, said Srđan Cvijić, ...
-
Economic Development Gap between the Western Balkans and the EU must be closed faster
“Belgrade, Podgorica, Pristina, Sarajevo, Skopje, Tirana. Six capitals of the Western Balkans, at the heart of Europe, but traveling and trading between them and to other capitals of Europe takes twice...
-
The only way for Europe to recover from the coronavirus crisis and build a better future is to work together and the pandemic has made that clearer than ever, according to EU Commissioner Mariya...
-
Western Balkans: An Economic and Investment Plan to support the economic recovery and convergence
Today, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans, which aims to spur the long-term economic recovery of the region, support a green and digital...
-
Key findings of the 2020 Report on Albania
Political criteria The political environment in Albania continued to be marked by intense polarisation. Parliamentary activities were affected by the opposition relinquishing their mandates. Institutional...
-
Key findings of the 2020 Report on North Macedonia
Political criteria North Macedonia continued to implement EU-related reforms throughout the reporting period. Efforts continued to strengthen democracy...
-
Key findings of the 2020 Report on Kosovo*
Political criteria The reporting period was marked by early legislative elections, two changes of government and relatively long periods with only a...
-
Key findings on the 2020 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina
Political criteria During most of the reporting period the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina was blocked for political reasons, ...
-
Key findings of the 2020 Report on Serbia
Political criteria The parliamentary, provincial and municipal elections in Serbia initially foreseen for April were postponed following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and held on 21 June...
-
Key findings of the 2020 Report on Montenegro
Political criteria The reporting period was marked by tensions and mistrust between political actors and low level of trust in the electoral framework...
-
Stakeholder associations react on ERA Communication
On 30 September 2020, the European Commission adopted its Communication on the new ERA. Meanwhile, Major European stakeholder networks have published their views on the the paper.
-
Towards a decisive investment in Brain Circulation:an interview with Lucian Brujan
Lucian Brujan, Programme Director International Relations at the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and Speaker of the Berlin Process Joint Science Conference, attended ESOF 2020 with a session...
-
Western Balkan Region as part of the new ERA
Working Document on a new ERA is acknowledging WBC as part of the geopolitical dimension of a new ERA.
-
Achieving a European Education Area by 2025 and resetting education and training for the digital age
The Commission adopted two initiatives that will strengthen the contribution of education and training to the EU's recovery from the coronavirus crisis, and help build a green and digital Europe. Setting...
-
The European Commission adopted a Communication on a new European Research Area for Research and Innovation. Based on excellence, competitive, open and talent-driven, the new European Research Area will...
-
Announcement of Ljubljana Forum city creation process - 2020 towards 2021
Ljubljana Forum connects over 1.200 international stakeholders involved in urban development, between them mayors and city leaders, the European Investment Bank and representatives of the industry that...
-
Research: lead MEPs on Horizon Europe react to Council’s position
MEPs deplored on Wednesday the lack of ambition shown by Research ministers, after Council adopted its general approach on the key EU research programme.
-
European Research and Innovation Days 2020 bring together over 35 000 participants online
The European Commission has brought together thousands of policymakers, researchers, innovators, businesspeople and citizens in a unique digital event on the future of research and innovation.
-
EUA calls for excellent, open and inclusive Europe
On the occasion of the 2020 European Research and Innovation Days - currently being held as a virtual conference - the European University Association (EUA) has published a policy input paper, calling...
-
Dimitrov: There are so many reasons for the accession proccess to work
North Macedonia with the geography, economy, history and culture is very much part of EU, said Nikola Dimitrov Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs of North Macedonia adding that there are so many...
-
Proposals for Europe’s bold 10-year R&I missions officially handed to Commissioner Gabriel
Five ‘mission reports’ outlining ambitious 10-year plans to tackle some of the major challenges faced by Europe were officially handed over to EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel on 22 September at the opening...
-
European Research and Innovation Days: Towards an innovation agenda for the WESTERN BALKANS
The session Towards an innovation agenda for the WESTERN BALKANS has been organised within the European Research and Innovation Days on 24 September 2020. Moderator: Sanja Damjanovic, Minister of Science...
-
At the European Research and Innovation Days, high-level independent experts presented their proposals to the European Commission for possible EU missions on some of our most pressing societal challenges...
-
Research commissioner Mariya Gabriel announces new push to coordinate with national policies and help EU13 countries boost their R&D performance.
-
EU to launch innovation forum as part of Horizon Europe
A new platform will bring together universities, industry and policymakers to find ways to promote and better regulate innovation, the European Commission announced at the EU Research and Innovation Days...
-
EC Video: Horizon 2020 - Spotlight on projects
The European Commission has just published a new video on succesfull project results in Horizon 2020.
-
Session on Co-creating the European Research Area with the next three presidencies took place on 23 September 2020. Moderator: Anna Panagopoulou, Director of the Common Implementation Centre, European...
-
EU to create new biomedical research agency modelled on BARDA
The European Commission is to set up an equivalent to the US Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority BARDA, after coming under criticism for falling short in matching US support for COVID...
-
-
The European Research and Innovation Days, Europe’s annual flagship event on the future of research and innovation are starting today and will take place online until 24 September. This year’s event will...
-
Commission to launch ‘ERA hubs’ to boost regional innovation
The European Commission is working on plan to give the regions more sway in research and innovation, and better access to the results.
-
Boost for global response to COVID-19 as economies worldwide formally sign up to COVAX facility
64 higher income economies have now joined the COVAX Facility, with a further 38 economies expected to sign in the coming days These self-financing economies, which include 29 from ‘Team Europe...
-
Ups and downs of managing an EU project
Managing an EU funded project can be tricky. You need to be aware of all the rules and obligations, the different reporting schemes depending on each programme, be ready for checks, audits and reviews...
-
An innovative format gathered top-quality scientific discussion that achieved resounding success among on-site and online participants. Some 2500 people registered for the event; among these, more...
-
Date: 24 September 2020, 10.00 The Western Balkans are a strategic priority for the European Commission. The EU has increased its efforts to boost the economic growth and support reforms required for...
-
Von der Leyen: Western Balkans are part of Europe, not just a stopover on the Silk Road
President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen stated that the future of the Western Balkans is in the EU during her first annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament.
-
Enlargement Package on the agenda of the Commission possibly on 6 October
European Commission may discuss the Enlargement Package, including individual reports on EU candidates and potential candidate countries, on 6 October.
-
Commission to publish plan for reviving the European Research Area
After pandemic delay, plans for a new-look ERA are due on 30 September. At same time, the European Commission will launch a Digital Education Action Plan and set out objectives for refreshing the European...
-
COVID-19 crisis threatens Europe’s aerospace R&D strengths, industry warns
But pandemic not sufficient reason to rip up green and digital research plans, executives say at Science|Business conference.
-
Explore Responsible Healthcare Ecosystems in Europe with CHERRIES Webinar Series 2020
-
The Guild calls on EU institutions to increase investments in fundamental research in Horizon Europe
The coming weeks will decide the direction of the EU’s research and innovation policy for the coming seven years. This happens in a context where the need for investments in research and innovation have...
-
ESOF2022 Leiden/The Hague: Leiden will be the European city of science in 2022
The EuroScience Open Forum 2022 will be hosted in Leiden/The Hague, Netherlands. Leiden University, the Municipality of Leiden, Leiden Marketing and The Hague Convention Bureau have successfully joined...
-
[Call Announcement] Two extraordinary Erasmus+ calls for proposals
Two extraordinary Erasmus+ calls for proposals were launched on 25 August 2020 to support digital education readiness and creative skills. The calls each provide €100 million to respond to the coronavirus...
-
[Call Announcement] Visegrad Fund Grants
With grants, we seek to advance innovative ideas that address shared challenges by high quality regional cooperation projects. Whether you are pursuing arts, work with vulnerable groups or focus on innovative...
-
EU Survey: Share your views on Horizon Europe’s priorities for the next four years
How do we design an ambitious EU research and innovation programme that supports the green and digital transitions for a sustainable coronavirus recovery? To answer this question we need your help...
-
Registration for R&I Days 2020 is open
The European Commission has announced that registration for the European Research & Innovation Days is now open.
-
JRC assesses critical raw materials for Europe’s green and digital future
The JRC published the results of assessments of selected raw materials, with factsheets and reports presenting the criticality of each.
-
ERC records increase in grant applications, underlining extent of threat from budget cut
Demand for grants means many high-quality fundamental research projects will miss out on funding, ERC president says, as the agency takes its fight for a bigger budget to the Euroscience meeting in Trieste...
-
EU should help large research facilities attract members from newer member states
The scientific director of the ILL says EU should contribute more to large research infrastructures, to strengthen the European Research Area.
-
Coronavirus: Commission continues expanding future vaccines portfolio with new talks
The European Commission has concluded exploratory talks with CureVac to purchase a potential vaccine against COVID-19. This is following the positive steps with Sanofi-GSK on 31 July and Johnson & ...
-
EU heads of state agree on Horizon Europe budget deal
EU heads of state agree on historic budget deal, but partly at the cost of research funding, despite science’s role in fighting COVID-19. Critics say the Horizon budget became a ‘cash cow’ during budget...
-
EU research ministers agreed on pathway to strengthen European research cooperation
As published by Science Business, at an “informal” – meaning non-public – meeting 21 July, the ministers agreed that the ERA, a single European market for research, should be stronger and more dynamic...
-
Two opportunities to meet us at ESOF 2020!
Join WBC-RTI.info at the largest European science conference gathering world famous scientists from all disciplines ! Register for ESOF 2020 and do not miss our two virtual sessions dedicated to the Western...
-
CESAER Communication on the future of research and innovation and the European Research Area
In our answer on the consultation for the upcoming communication from the European Commission, we emphasise three key messages that should be central, and offer to continue to contribute pro-actively ...
-
10 Tips for Researchers: How to achieve impact on policy Science and Policy Handbook
The JRC’s Science for Policy Handbook provides advice on how to bring science to the attention of policy makers.
-
Viewpoint: The success of open science depends on protecting academic data from commercial exploitation
-
Competences for life: the skills you need to cope with complexity
People who nurture certain personal, social and learning skills will be better prepared to face the challenges of today’s society and grasp the opportunities that change brings.
-
[Document Announcement] Can R&I save the day?
While research and innovation (R&I) are at the core of the response to the pandemic itself in the areas of virology, vaccines development, treatments and diagnostics, it will be crucial also in the...
-
SFIC encourages integration of international cooperation aspects in Horizon Europe and the ERA
On 3 July 2020, the Strategic Forum for International S&T Cooperation (SFIC) adopted its opinion “Relevance of International Cooperation in research and innovation for the EU – boosting the international...
-
Successful ERA requires maintaining focus on Europe’s ability to create world class new knowledge
The Guild of European Research-intensive Universities reissues its call for the European Research Area (ERA) to focus on strengthening the production of new knowledge through academic research.
-
The proposed cut to Horizon Europe draws further criticism, as a parliament analysis warns funding will ‘plunge below current levels’ after pandemic recovery money is spent in 2024.
-
10 Tips for Researchers: How to achieve impact on policy
The JRC’s Science for Policy Handbook provides advice on how to bring science to the attention of policy makers.
-
EC invites feedback on new Roadmap for future of the ERA
In preparation of its upcoming Communication on the European Research Area (ERA), the European Commission (EC) is inviting the public to provide feedback on the Roadmap for the new ERA Communication...
-
Austria takes over the Chairmanship of Eureka Network 2020/2021
Eureka, the world’s biggest public network for international cooperation in R&D and innovation is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Austria, as one of the founding members of Eureka now takes over...
-
EU wants ideas for European Research Area reboot
Commission calls for feedback on its plan to promote coordination, quality and impact of national research systems. The aim is to revitalise ERA by providing it with ‘a new vision’.
-
New ERA to launch at the end of a long summer, says research commissioner
In an interview with Science|Business, Mariya Gabriel gives more details about her main priorities for revitalising the European Research Area and finally delivering on the vision of a single market for...
