Stick to Science thanks the G6 for its continuous support!
The G6 network, which brings together six major European multidisciplinary research organizations – CNR, CNRS, CSIC, Helmholtz Association, Leibniz Association and Max Planck Society – and represents 135,000 staff, reaffirm support to the association of Switzerland and the UK to Horizon Europe.
How are researchers impacted by the exclusion of Switzerland out of Horizon Europe?
Listen to the podcast by the ETH Zurich featuring Robert-Jan Smits, former Director General for Research at the European Commission.
Childhood cancer experts urge inclusion of UK and Swiss researchers in EU projects
Science has made great progress in cancer research in recent years – but to keep that momentum going, researchers say it’s important that Swiss and British colleagues not be excluded from key European Union research projects on childhood cancer.
“Immediate association of Switzerland the United Kingdom with Horizon Europe is needed” – David Bohmert, Secretary General of CESAER
Research Europe publishes today the opinion by David Bohmert, urging the EU as well as the British and Swiss governments to recognise that progress in R&I is best achieve when like-minded partners adhere to universal values and work together for global goals.
“Free and open societies have to join forces” – Georges Schütte, CEO Volkswagen Foundation and former State Secretary for Research in Germany
Georg Schütte is one of the first supporters of the Stick to Science initiative. For the second wave of the campaign, he expresses his concerns about the current non-association of Switzerland and the UK.
Our Week of Action taking place from 4 until 8 April starts today!
Join us as well as all major R&I actors in Europe, calling for a prompt association of Switzerland and the UK to Horizon Europe.
How UK and Swiss research are coping without association to Horizon Europe
Science Business summarises how British and Swiss academics can still apply for Horizon Europe and how national guarantees keep them in Horizon networks.
Happy birthday ESFRI – 20 years of successful collaboration with Switzerland and the UK
Congratulations to the ESFRI for its 20 years of successful collaboration among EU Member States and Associated Countries to develop the network of competitive and open access research infrastructures in Europe.
WEF coverage: “Why collaboration is key to scientific discovery”
The article on the World Economic Forum website addresses the question why science should know no border. Collaboration has long been key to scientific discovery and innovation, in both academia and industry. Therefore working together, among others with Switzerland and the UK, is imperative for progress.
Reiterated support from CESAER to the campaign
CESAER reiterated its support to the Stick to Science initiative in its latest press release.
Financial safety net extended for UK applicants in Horizon Europe
The UK government has announced an 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.
Support to Ukraine
The co-initiators of the Stick to Science campaign are currently deeply concerned by the invasion of Ukraine affecting the European research, innovation and higher education communities and express their support for all researchers, staff and students affected by this devastating situation.