Stimulating proposal by Mario Draghi : the “ERC for Institutions” (ERC-I) ! ⁦LERU⁩

Another stimulating proposal by Mario Draghi : EU Chair Professors. ⁦LERU⁩

Indeed, we need a European Knowledge Area, integrating ERA/EEA/EIA, based on a European Knowledge Law 😉. Research Europe Craig Nicholson LERU

Indeed Maria Leptin, very good to see the support of Ursula von der Leyen, Enrico Letta and Mario Draghi for the European Research Council (ERC) ! And no doubt also the FP10 HLG will soon unanimously request the doubling of the ERC’s budget 😉 ! LERU

“Focus on excellence” One of the most important sections of the Draghi report 👇 (p245) ⁦LERU⁩

Happy to look back and forward on the EU’s research, innovation and education policies, in this long interview with Academic Newstank. Many thanks to Marie van Meir ! academic.newstank.eu/article/view/3… LERU

“A next EU Commissioner should focus solely on research, innovation and education” says Kurt Deketelaere, Prof. Kurt Deketelaere, in an interview with News Tank éducation et recherche. “I would favour someone with deep experience and a solid understanding of the research, innovation and education

📢Join our event on the EU budget for #Research and #Innovation! Speakers: Enrico Letta & Maria Leptin 2 October - 15:45-17:00 in Brussels Register here: research-matters.eu/event/ #ResearchMatters #FP10

LERU is proud to be part of the #ResearchMatters Campaign. This campaign brings together European #universities, research organisations, funding agencies, industry partners, and communication professionals to advocate for increased funding and recognition for #research and

Early departure today, meeting with LERU’s Board of Directors and policy group chairs today in Brussels. Looking forward to see everybody again after a busy summer 😅. LERU

It’s time to create the European Knowledge Area 🧠. LERU Secretary-General, Prof. Kurt Deketelaere, reflects in an opinion piece for ResearchProfessionalNews how bold plans for EU #research and #education can become a reality. Read the opinion piece 👉 leru.org/news/its-time-…

Free to read opinion article: It’s time to create the European Knowledge Area, writes LERU secretary-general Kurt Deketelaere researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-europe…

Today, the #LERU Board of Directors and the Chairs of the LERU Groups, the so called BoD+, are meeting in Brussels and online to discuss LERU's upcoming activities and priorities for 2025.

Excellent and fruitful day, many thanks to all !

It’s time to end the voluntary bottom approaches for ERA, EEA and EIA ! Like Letta and Draghi clearly state in their reports, removing obstacles and harmonizing approaches is key for Europe’s competitiveness ! LERU

Today was Board day for LERU - a hybrid meeting this time! Planning for 2025 among other work. The Draghi report on ‘EU competitiveness’ & the Letta report ‘Much More than a Market’ were on our agenda. Research is a central theme in both!! #ResearchMatters European Commission