Synhelion’s success thanks to EU collaboration
The ETH Zurich spinoff creating jet fuel from sunlight and air advocates for Switzerland’s association to Horizon Europe.
Two Fields Medalists 2022 support Stick to Science
“Science needs to remain internationally open” That is their motto.
Join us to discuss science collaboration in Europe on 12 October
The Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the European Union invites you to attend a panel discussion on the impact of the failure of the EU-Switzerland Institutional Framework Agreement on research cooperation on 12 October 2022 (12:30-13:30 CET).
Division in science is a luxury Europe cannot afford
In an opinion pied, Prof. Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General at The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities reflects on the needs for science in Europe, right before the State of the Union Address.
Horizon Europe guarantee for UK applicants extended for calls until 31 December 2022
The UK government has announced a second extension to the support provided to Horizon Europe applicants until end of 2022. This ensures that eligible successful UK applicants for grant awards will continue to be guaranteed funding.
The UK government publishes details of domestic ‘alternative’ to Horizon Europe
The plan presents the transitional measures to Horizon Europe, Copernicus and Euratom, while the UK’s commitment to an association is reaffirmed too.
The Russel Group writes to EC President Ursula von der Leyen
The Russel Group of 24 leading British universities has written to Ursula von der Leyen urging her to confirm UK association to Horizon Europe.
The UK and Switzerland increase the competition within the European Research Council (ERC)
The UK and Switzerland are the first and fifth countries in terms of amount of projects under Horizon 2020. Keeping both countries associated to Horizon Europe will increase the competition at European level.
The neuroscience community in Europe writes to EC President von der Leyen
A joint letter by the neuroscience societies across Europe calls for a rapid confirmation of UK membership to Horizon Europe.
The Swiss cantons and border regions urge to find viable answers for the future
A joint letter has been sent to both Switzerland and the EC to find a solution for the future cooperation.
Three Fields Medalists out of four from Switzerland and the UK
Currently active in top institutions in non-associated countries to Horizon Europe, they all should be able to work at international level without political obstacles.
Scientific cooperation in Europe – quo vadis?
Read the opinion editorial by Martin Vetterli, president of EPFL, in the latest CESAER newsletter.