Calling researchers: EU #grantconsultancy 🚨 ❓Have you worked with private grant consultants for EU research funding (Horizon, EIC, etc.)—Have you had positive or negative experiences?. 📩 Share your story: kaspernollet@gmail.com / thordeyaert@hotmail.be 🔁 RT appreciated!

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Interesting speech by Marc Lemaître at the @HU24EU event on the future of European research policy, putting the focus on a vision for a European research and innovation union.

“Streamlined policies and harmonised frameworks are urgently needed to enable alliances to deliver innovative, integrated educational and research opportunities.” https://t.co/arvwM0RRly @LERUnews

Good to see that many member states share @LERUnews concerns on ERC independence in the future MFF!

The new European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen has been approved! Today the European Parliament voted on the new college of commissioners, which will he proposing EU policies for the next five years.

Next Thursday! 🚨 @JuliaGillard, Chair of @wellcometrust, will share her insights on the future of science and politics in 2025 and beyond in a special lecture hosted by @Imperial_IGHI. 🌍💡 📅 Thursday 28 November, 17.00 🔗 Register now for free: https://t.co/DBz3a1zfvw

“We need people who seek to unite rather than divide, who see the other side as part of the solution rather than part of the problem. In short, we need bridge-builders in politics, business, society and science.” ETH President @Joel_Mesot at #ETHDay 2024

Last week, the #LERURectors’ gathered at @helsinkiuni for their autumn Rectors’ Assembly. They discussed international and European policy developments, international collaborations, innovation, and more. A special thank you to @Alex_Hobza @EUScienceInnov @EU_Commission for

Marie Skłodowska-Curie was an inspiration for many, and the @MSCActions, named after her, embody her work of nurturing talent, fostering groundbreaking research, and strengthening global collaborations. The programme is key to the EU R&I future, and we need much more of it! 👉

Congratulations to all grantees from our member universities for receiving an @ERC_Research Synergy Grant! 👏 57 research projects were awarded funding, and in more than 40% of them, LERU member researchers are part of the team. #ERCSyG 🇪🇺 #EUFunded 👉

Discussing the role of R&I for the future of European competitiveness with @EUScienceInnov Chief Economist Alexandr Hobza on day two of the @LERUnews Rectors’ Assembly.

Fingers crossed 🤞 ! @m_hengartner @m_schaepman @Joel_Mesot @unige_en @LERUnews

First day of the @LERUnews Rectors’ Assembly at the wonderful @helsinkiuni ! Looking forward to the rest of the discussions.

European Parliament won’t shoot down Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission picks. https://t.co/J45yrc4g8T

BREAKING🚨 Huge news for English higher education. Government confirms English tuition fee rise to £9,535. Tuition fees in England will increase for the first time in eight years, with fees increasing from £9,250 to £9,535 from 2025-26 In full: https://t.co/cszQikcpTq

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In light of next week's @Europarl_EN hearings and based on @EU_Commission President @vonderleyen’s mission letters to the Commissioner-designate, LERU has collected its main remarks for the future EU (R&I&E) policymakers 👉 https://t.co/GtsXIQYRxt 🧵(1/6)

Letter to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. In an open letter, LERU and @YERUN_EU share their insights and recommendations with @EU_Commission President @vonderleyen on the new approach to the #MFF, and the future of EU R&I funding. 👇

“This EPO study provides the first ever comprehensive overview of the role European universities play in patenting and innovation on the European scale. The analysis reveals structural changes in universities’ approach to intellectual property.” https://t.co/rzG31p3kMN @LERUnews