Webpages tagged with «European Research Area»
Event report | 9 October 2026
Seven leading European university and research institutes call for increased investment in R&I for Europe, arguing that FP10 will be critical to Europe’s competitiveness, economic prosperity and capacity to address societal challenges.
Seven leading European university and research institutes call for increased investment in R&I for Europe, arguing that FP10 will be critical to Europe’s competitiveness, economic prosperity and capacity to address societal challenges.
Position paper | 8 October 2026
The Guild calls for the introduction of Scale-Up Research Actions (SUPRA) in FP10 to support curiosity-driven collaborative frontier research and strengthen Europe's scientific leadership.
The Guild calls for the introduction of Scale-Up Research Actions (SUPRA) in FP10 to support curiosity-driven collaborative frontier research and strengthen Europe's scientific leadership.
Statement | 1 October 2026
The Guild welcomes the opportunity to contribute to discussions on the future of the EIT and its role in Europe’s R&I landscape. While recognising the EIT’s contribution to linking education, research and innovation, The Guild highlights key areas where urgent improvements are needed to ensure the EIT and KICs have a strong future beyond 2027.
10-year anniversary publication 2016-2026 | 1 June 2026
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have created a special publication covering the main highlights of our work from the past decade.
The Guild shares its vision for the upcoming ERA Act, underlining that this first legally binding instrument must focus on addressing those barriers to the free circulation of knowledge that require legal redress.
After an extremely rich discussion with our members over the last year and the broader community during the conference we hosted in Brussels last month, we now present four recommendations for alliances that have identified research as an important part of their activities.
Statement | 8 October
The Guild has submitted its response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the future European Innovation Act, urging policymakers to fully recognise universities as central drivers of innovation across Europe.
The Guild has submitted its response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the future European Innovation Act, urging policymakers to fully recognise universities as central drivers of innovation across Europe. The Act must place R&I at the heart of Europe’s economy and deliver on the realisation of the “fifth freedom” to improve the Single Market.
Statement | 29 September 2025
The Guild's response to the Call for Evidence on the ERA Act highlighting critical areas for the production and development of excellent research, including R&D expenditure, academic freedom, data access, research careers and infrastructures.
As threats to academic freedom intensify worldwide, The Guild urges the EU and national governments to take firm steps to safeguard academic freedom and strengthen Europe’s appeal to top researchers.
Position Paper | 8 September 2025
As threats to academic freedom intensify worldwide, The Guild urges the EU and national governments to take firm steps to safeguard academic freedom and strengthen Europe’s appeal to top researchers.
Annual Report 2024-2025 | 18 June 2025
Our annual report reflects how universities are navigating and shaping key challenges: advocating for a strong, standalone Framework Programme for R&I; empowering higher education through cross-border collaboration and innovative teaching; and advancing the European Research Area to unlock knowledge as a true "fifth freedom."
Statement | 12 March 2025
The Guild welcomes the objectives of the Union of Skills strategy to boost high quality education and skills development, and to foster shared EU values.
Position Paper | 25 February 2025
As the EU shapes its new skills strategy, The Guild highlights key actions to empower research-intensive universities. Our recommendations focus on refocusing EIT’s KICs, enhancing EIC support, expanding MSCA funding, and strengthening Erasmus+ to foster transversal skills
Statement | 17 October 2024
The Guild welcomes the Expert Group's report on Horizon Europe and its recommendations for the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10)
Joint statement | 3 October 2024
R&I organisations across Europe call for the MSCA to be recognised as a crucial R&I instrument and ask for an increased budget to unlock its full potential.
Statement | 20 September 2024
The Guild publishes recommendations on European research and education policies ahead of the commissioner candidate hearings.
Statement | 20 September 2024
The Guild publishes recommendations on European research and education policies ahead of the commissioner candidate hearings.
Statement | 20 September 2024
The Guild publishes recommendations on European research and education policies ahead of the commissioner candidate hearings.
Statement | 20 September 2024
The Guild publishes recommendations on European research and education policies ahead of the commissioner candidate hearings.
Statement | 20 September 2024
The Guild publishes recommendations on European research and education policies ahead of the commissioner candidate hearings.