The Russel Group writes to PM Boris Johnson and EU Commissioner Šefčovič
The Russel Group of 24 leading British universities has written to both UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in charge of the UK-EU relations, calling on them to intervene to break the deadlock on UK association to Horizon Europe.
Why should science suffer from political decisions?
As the re-association of Switzerland to Horizon Europe is still on hold, three researchers from the University of Fribourg share their stories how this situation impacts their projects.
Is there still hope on the Horizon?
After many months of uncertainty, the R&I actors in Europe fear possible consequences on longstanding scientific relationships if no solution can be found for the association of Switzerland and the UK to Horizon Europe, still blocked in their respective global bilateral relations with the EU.
European research excellence in times of non-association
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) just released new figures attesting to the relevance of Switzerland and the UK in terms of scientific excellence.
Switzerland has announced further alternatives for its researchers
As the delay in the association of Switzerland to Horizon Europe continues, the Swiss government has announced on 4 May a series of transitional measures to fund researchers in European calls for proposals currently not accessible for Swiss participants.
Italian R&I actors express their support at the House of Switzerland/Milano
The support of Italian actors for the association of Switzerland to EU programmes was expressed in Milano on 3 May.
Which are the risks of the current delay of UK and CH association for nuclear fusion research?
What are the consequences of the non-association of Switzerland and the UK in Horizon Europe and the Euratom research programme for the developement of the nuclear fusion infrastructure ITER in France.
Where does the UK membership to Horizon Europe stand?
The article published in the New European explains why excluding the UK would be bad for the country, bad for Europe and bad for science.
Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg wants Switzerland back in Horizon Europe
Kretschmann promised to lobby Berlin and Brussels to fully associate Switzerland to Horizon Europe.
Importance of the substantial contribution of Switzerland in the European Spellation Source (ESS)
In an interview compiled by the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Prof. Marc Janoschek explains how Switzerland participates in the construction and operation of the ESS, the strongest neutron source in Lund, Sweden.
European unis call for strengthened international cooperation
The German U15, The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, and Udice emphasise the necessity to strengthen international cooperation in research to meet global challenges.
New INSAIT Institute in Sofia launched in partnership with ETH Zurich and EPFL
This new Institute is a concrete example of the support of Switzerland for excellent R&I collaboration in Europe.