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07 Dec 2021EUA calls for more even funding distribution for Erasmus+
Students and higher education institutions in several countries are reporting problems with the allocation of mobility grants under the new generation of the Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027).
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30 Nov 2021European Research Area: universities positioned and ready to participate in governance
After calling for the inclusion of stakeholders, like universities, in the governance of the new European Research Area (ERA), EUA welcomes the conclusions approved by the European Competitiveness Council on 26 November and the recommendation on a Pact for Research & Innovation in Europe.
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30 Nov 2021European Universities Initiative: new call provides opportunities for new and existing transnational collaborations
On 30 November, the European Commission published the 2022 call for proposals for alliances under the European Universities Initiative.
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24 Nov 2021EUA welcomes new UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science
EUA welcomes the approval of the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science and recognises its importance in providing a shared set of standards and actions for the further implementation of Open Science policies and practices at international, national and institutional levels. In 2020, EUA provided its support by joining the UNESCO Global Open Science Partnership, which aimed at bringing together different stakeholders in the field of Open Science to contribute to the development and the adoption of the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science.
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22 Nov 2021EUA, CESAER and EARTO call for caution in the use of lump sum funding in Horizon Europe
EUA, CESAER and EARTO have released a joint statement following the publication of the European Commission’s Assessment of the Lump Sum Pilot 2018 - 2020: Analysis of qualitative and quantitative feedback.
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17 Nov 2021Covid-19 and universities: snapshot survey at the start of the academic year
On 17 November, EUA released the findings of a snapshot survey on the impact of Covid-19 on universities starting the academic year. Conducted at the end of October, it is based on the replies of 26 national rectors’ conferences across Europe.
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16 Nov 2021Battle for EU 2022 budget leads to more funding for Horizon Europe and Erasmus+
On 15 November, the European Parliament and Council of the EU reached an agreement on the size and allocation of next year’s budget. Striking the deal was important, as failure to do so would have required the Commission to release a new proposal, significantly delaying the process.
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15 Nov 2021EUA welcomes 19 new members
On 29 October 2021, the EUA Council approved the applications of 19 new members.
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04 Nov 2021EUA and 24 partners call for the European Commission to finalise UK association to Horizon Europe
On 4 November, EUA and two dozen other networks and associations published a letter to the European Commission voicing the united wish of the European knowledge sector for the UK to associate to the Horizon Europe programme. This follows an October statement from EUA and its collective members, the national rectors conferences, regarding association of the UK to Horizon Europe.
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26 Oct 2021Europe’s universities’ vision for the future of Europe
The Conference on the Future of Europe is an initiative for all Europeans to voice their ideas and debate the future of our continent. As its contribution to this important debate, EUA is submitting the following on the role of universities in shaping the future of Europe:
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21 Oct 2021EUA calls for members states to co-create the new ERA with stakeholders
Member states plan to discuss the governance of the new European Research Area (ERA) on 25 October after the drafting of a new proposal for the Council Conclusions by the Slovenian EU Presidency. In this crucial context for stakeholders, EUA stresses the key points from the recent open letter signed by 15 organisations and addressed to Slovenian Minister Simona Kustec and EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel and adds some important comments.
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14 Oct 2021Horizon Europe: EUA joins European Parliament in call for a stronger 2022 budget
In the context of the European Parliament plenary vote on the EU budget for 2022, EUA calls on the Council to revert the proposed cuts and support the full implementation of a future-oriented Horizon Europe.
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07 Oct 2021Europe’s universities urge fast association of the UK to Horizon Europe
The European Union and the United Kingdom benefit from joint research and innovation, as well as interconnected universities that strive for excellence and cooperation. Europe’s universities are united in their call to safeguard this research and innovation cooperation through fast association of the UK to the Horizon Europe programme. Many, deep and long-lasting partnerships are at stake. These are of high value to Europe as a whole – and to the world at large.
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04 Oct 2021European Research Area: EUA and partners call for stakeholder voice in governance
EUA together with other European research and innovation organisations have published an open letter addressed to the EU institutions expressing the urgent need to include R&I stakeholders in the governance of the renewed European Research Area (ERA).
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23 Sep 2021EUA reinforces its team with new senior management
EUA is pleased to announce that it is strengthening its Secretariat with the appointment of two new senior team members.
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23 Aug 2021EUA supports urgent Scholars at Risk appeal to protect Afghan scholars, researchers and civil society actors
EUA along with more than 50 higher education networks, associations and organisations has joined Scholars At Risk to urge European governments and EU institutions to take immediate action to secure the lives and careers of Afghanistan’s scholars, students, and civil society actors.
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27 Jul 2021Horizon Europe guidance available to applicants
Update: the new draft annotated grant agreement was published on 30 November 2021, with changes to articles 1 to 6 and article 20.
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15 Jul 2021SDG Watch statement on education for environmental sustainability
EUA has joined SDG Watch Europe to provide input into the upcoming European Commission proposal for a Council Recommendation on education for environmental sustainability. The Recommendation will look at challenges for the integration of environmental approaches into education at all levels and recommend actions for overcoming these. Moreover, it will set out details how the European Commission will support this through actions and funding.
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24 Jun 2021EUA participates in European Research and Innovation Days
The European Commission hosted the European Research and Innovation Days on 23-24 June. EUA participated in the event through various activities.
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21 Jun 2021Horizon Europe Work Programme 2021-2022: funding opportunities for universities
On 16 June 2021, the European Commission adopted the long-awaited main work programme of Horizon Europe for 2021-2022. It sets out funding opportunities with the total amount of €14.7 billion, most of which will be invested in research and innovation to accelerate the green and digital transitions, and to contribute to the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The work programme covers calls for proposals under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions and research infrastructures under Pillar 1, clusters under Pillar 2, European innovation ecosystems under Pillar 3, and the horizontal part on widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area. The first calls will open on the Commission's Funding and Tenders Portal on 22 June.
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