Guild Publications
2020
Statement on EU budget
The Guild urges the Commission, the European Council and the European Parliament to increase their commitment to research, education and innovation in the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), and ensure a timely start for 2021.
28 May 2020
The Guild fully supports the Scientific Council of the ERC
Statement on ERC
The Guild expresses its full support to the European Research Council (ERC), following its request made on 27 March for Prof. Mauro Ferrari to resign as President of the ERC.
8 April
Empowering Europe’s scientific leadership through a renewed European Research Area
Position Paper on ERA
The Guild outlines key priorities and principles that must be at the core of a renewed European Research Area (ERA)
4 March
Recommendations for Strengthening African Research Universities
Position Paper on EU - Africa partnership
The Guild and ARUA outline key proposals and principles for a future EU-Africa partnership.
18 February
Insight Paper 1 on European collaboration strategy with Africa
In this insight paper, Professor Peter Maassen (University of Oslo) outlines in detail the particular need for investment in African research-intensive universities.
18 February
2019
Proposals for MSCA in Horizon Europe
Position Paper on MSCA
The Guild provides feedback on the proposed changes for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in Horizon Europe.
7 October
Open letter to CULT committee members
Open letter on priorities for education
The Guild publishes recommendations on European education policies for members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education.
25 September
The Guild's priorities for Excellence initiatives
Position paper on Excellence initiatives
The Guild identifies priority areas for Horizon Europe’s new instrument – the Excellence initiatives.
23 September
Open letter to ITRE committee members
Open letter on priorities for research and innovation
The Guild publishes recommendations on European research and education policies for ITRE Committee members.
19 September
Open letter to Commissioner-designate Mariya Gabriel
Open letter to next Commissioner on research and education
The Guild publishes recommendations on European research and education policies ahead of the commissioner candidate hearings.
18 September
Priorities for Horizon Europe's Digital, Industry and Space cluster
Contribution to Horizon Europe cluster
As a contribution to Horizon Europe’s Strategic Planning process, The Guild outlines five priority areas for this cluster: (1) Artificial Intelligence; (2) Advanced computing; (3) Manufacturing; (4) Advanced materials; and (5) Space.
20 June
Priorities for Horizon Europe's Health cluster
Contribution to Horizon Europe cluster
For each of the priority areas, the paper identifies the challenges our societies face today, the expected impact of collaborative R&I, and the R&I orientations that will contribute to their achievement. These priorities will maximise EU added value and amplify the societal impact of Horizon Europe.
6 June
Open Access and the implementation of Plan S
Position paper on Open Access
With these recommendations, The Guild builds on its submission to the Plan S consultation, contributing to a wider debate about how Plan S can help realise the ambitions of Open Science.
2 May
Position paper on Horizon Europe's Strategic Planning process
The document aims at helping decision-makers translate the legal framework into practices that would allow Horizon Europe to succeed in its mission.
9 April
Contribution to Horizon Europe cluster
The challenges related to democratic development, societal transformations and cultural openness will have a considerable impact on the well-being of citizens, social cohesion and competitiveness of Europe in the coming decades. Therefore, it is vital that the Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society cluster receives substantial funding in Horizon Europe.
9 April
UK and EU must not go separate ways in science, education and innovation
Statement on Brexit
As the terms of the UK’s departure from the EU and the framework of their future relationship are contested and finalised , the Guild urges that a strong relationship between the two must be secured to sustain Europe’s outstanding strength in research, innovation and education.
25 March
2018
The Guild's recommendations for the new Erasmus programme
Position paper on the new Erasmus programme proposal
The Guild welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for the next Erasmus programme (2021-2027) and its vision to work towards a European Education Area by 2025.
12 November
Scientific leadership and global impact key priorities in the current negotiations on Horizon Europe
Statement on key priorities in current negotiations - Horizon Europe
The Guild affirms the key priorities that should be addressed as part of the ongoing legislative work leading to the establishment of the EU’s new framework programme for research and innovation.
5 November
The Guild's position on the draft reports of Dan Nica and Christian Ehler on Horizon Europe
Position paper on the EP draft reports - Horizon Europe
Statement on Horizon Europe and Erasmus
Research, education and innovation must be at the core of the EU’s future vision. Hence, we welcome Horizon Europe’s new approaches. However, Europe’s global position in
science and innovation requires a much higher level of ambition, read our recommendations here.
12 June
Research and innovation for the Europe we want to see
Statement on SSH in FP9
FP9 must empower researchers to fulfil their potential and contribute to evidence-based policies on social cohesion, education, intercultural communication, democratic participation, and developing a fair and sustainable economy in the context of globalisation. The Framework Programme must contribute to a deeper understanding of the effects of disruptive innovation, and transformation based on expertise in all STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Medicine), to strengthen our societies, cultures, institutions, and economies.
19 April
Position paper on the European Universities initiative
The Guild supports the European Universities initiative to boost the competitiveness of the European higher education sector. The creation of collaborative flagships, distinguished by high-quality education and research excellence, will bring a step-change to the Bologna process through the mutual recognition of degrees and the removal of barriers to mobility.
23 March
Mind the Gap: Supporting excellence across Europe in the 9th Framework Programme
Position paper on Spreading Excellence in the ninth Framework Programme
Our commitment to excellence in research and innovation (R&I) must be inclusive: excellence should be fostered and strengthened wherever it exists, in all countries and regions of Europe.
7 March
Bolstering Europe’s innovation ecosystems: Research, creativity, and co-creation
Position paper on innovation in the ninth Framework Programme
Ahead of the establishment of the European Innovation Council (EIC), we urge that the role of universities as part of the innovation ecosystems be recognised and strengthened. Responding to the proposed creation of the EIC, we are calling for EU policy to be even bolder in bringing science and innovation closer together.
22 February
2017
Mission (im)possible? Addressing Europeans’ pressing concerns through research and innovation
Position paper on R&I missions
The Guild welcomes the new mission-oriented approach to challenge-driven research in the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP9). Formulating missions that address the concerns of European citizens, contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and foster interdisciplinary and transnational research excellence holds great potential to build on the successes of the current and past framework programmes.
14 December
Missions submitted by Guild members
This document presents proposals for missions for the EU’s next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP9) stemming from the academic communities of The Guild’s nineteen member universities.
14 December
Investing in the Future of Europe – The Guild’s statement on Brexit
Statement on Brexit
The success of European universities depends on their ability to circulate ideas freely, through their researchers, students, and alumni. This must not be affected adversely by Brexit.
13 November
The Guild’s response to the Lamy report
Statement on Lamy report
In its response to the High-Level Group report on the future of EU research and innovation, the Guild welcomes the proposal to double the budget for the next Framework Programme. However, the Guild stresses that investing in research, innovation, and education is not only economically sound, it also strengthens Europe’s public life, and preserves its social and cultural welfare.
18 July
The Guild’s response to the Commission’s renewed Agenda for Higher Education
Statement on the Commission's renewed Agenda for HE
The Guild endorses the European Commission’s latest proposals to further strengthen European higher education, built on a recognition that effective education systems are the foundation of open, fair and democratic societies.
16 June
Supporting Europe’s Societies: Research and Innovation for the Ninth Framework Programme
Position paper on the ninth Framework Programme
The European Union provides outstanding added value to research, innovation, and education. No other continent, no other group of states has developed such a capacity to bring together the best minds across borders to solve major challenges, create knowledge, and acquire new skills. The budget for research and innovation in the next Framework Programme (FP9) needs to be increased to €130bn as the EU must concentrate on areas where it provides the most added value to Member States.
12 June
Empowering citizens – Raising the aspirations of European higher education
Position paper on Erasmus+
In its submission to the Interim Evaluation of Erasmus+, the Guild emphasises the importance of raising the aspirations for the programme. Erasmus+ must reach its full potential to serve the present and future needs of European citizens in a fast-changing world.
31 May
The Guild’s response to the ITRE draft report on H2020 and FP9
Statement on ITRE draft report on H2020 and FP9
5 April
Serving Europe’s Societies: Research, Innovation, and the Future of Europe
Position paper on the ninth Framework Programme
Research and Education are part of the foundation of European public life. They are predicated on values, trust, and the pursuit of truth, without which our institutions and our interactions cannot function. The next Framework Programme must strengthen frontier-led science. We must also be bold in addressing the structural and cultural impediments to research excellence in all parts of Europe.
2 March
Unleashing the Potential of Europe’s Universities
Position paper on the Interim Evaluation of Horizon 2020
Knowledge creation is key to Europe’s cultures, societies, and economies. Europe’s potential for research and innovation is reliant upon its universities as the environment in which scientific knowledge is gained and future innovators are educated. The Guild makes nine propositions for how Horizon 2020 and its successor programme could further strengthen excellence in research and innovation across Europe.
16 January