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EU Teams Up with Bill Gates in €820M Climate Tech Investment Deal

EU Teams Up with Bill Gates in €820M Climate Tech Investment Deal

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are to join the Bill Gates Breakthrough Energy initiative, in a €820 million deal intended to put some impetus behind the scale-up of critical climate technologies developed in the EU and create markets for them.

Research Lobbies Renew Push for Say in ERA Governance

Research Lobbies Renew Push for Say in ERA Governance

Sixteen research and higher education organisations have written an open letter calling on the European Commission to allow them to appoint representatives to the European Research Area (ERA) forum, the body that will establish the governance and policy agenda of the EU's revamped single market for research.

Europeans Strongly Support Science and Technology According to New Eurobarometer Survey

Europeans Strongly Support Science and Technology According to New Eurobarometer Survey

A new Eurobarometer survey on ‘European citizens' knowledge and attitudes towards science and technology' shows that 9 in 10 EU citizens (86%) think that the overall influence of science and technology is positive.

Interest in EU Research Mobility Schemes Growing in the Western Balkans

Interest in EU Research Mobility Schemes Growing in the Western Balkans

New research points to growing participation of Western Balkans researchers in EU academic exchange programmes, as the EU takes steps to welcome countries in the region as associate members of the Horizon Europe.

From Principles to Practices: Open Science at Europe’s Universities

From Principles to Practices: Open Science at Europe’s Universities

The 2020-2021 EUA Open Science Survey results provides a comprehensive picture of the challenges and achievements in Open Science at Europe’s universities.

Pact for Research & Innovation: the Foundations of the European Research Area Still Valid and Unavoidable

Pact for Research & Innovation: the Foundations of the European Research Area Still Valid and Unavoidable

Launched two decades ago, the European Research Area (ERA) has made limited progress. The ERC Scientific Council fully supports renewed efforts for further development.

EUA Survey Finds Half of Europe's Universities Have Open Science Policies in Place

EUA Survey Finds Half of Europe's Universities Have Open Science Policies in Place

This report presents the findings of the 2020-2021 EUA Open Science Survey and provides evidence-based recommendations for institutions, researchers, research funders and policy makers on the transition towards Open Science.

German Biologist Maria Leptin Appointed New ERC President

German Biologist Maria Leptin Appointed New ERC President

The long wait for a new ERC president is finally over, with the head of the European Molecular Biology Organisation, Maria Leptin appointed as president.

Professor Antonio Loprieno Takes over As Chair of SAPEA

Professor Antonio Loprieno Takes over As Chair of SAPEA

New head of Science Advice for Policy by European Academies is the President of ALLEA, and a fellow of the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences.

Science Europe Strategy 2021-2026

Science Europe Strategy 2021-2026

Science Europe launches its 2021-2026 strategy in order to support its Member Organisation in their mission to create world-class scientific knowledge, delivering more benefit for our societies.

Three Hard Truths I Learned Before Moving to a Non-Academic Career

Three Hard Truths I Learned Before Moving to a Non-Academic Career

Your new manager likely doesn't have a PhD, and she's higher on the food chain because experience is more valued than a doctorate. Tips on becoming a more pragmatic professional when transitioning to a career outside of academia.

Universities without walls – A vision for 2030

Universities without walls – A vision for 2030

This seminal document is the result of extensive consultations and deliberations with EUA members and partners over a six-month period in 2020. It sets out a vision of resilient and effective universities, serving Europe's societies towards a better future.

Horizon Europe Will Be Open to UK Researchers from the Start

Horizon Europe Will Be Open to UK Researchers from the Start

European Commission encourages applications from, and collaboration with, UK-based researchers.