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Memo to London: 'No Cherry Picking' over Horizon Europe Membership

Memo to London: 'No Cherry Picking' over Horizon Europe Membership

The European Union's top research official telegraphed a message to the UK's Brexit negotiators: When it comes to a post-Brexit deal on research cooperation, there can be "no cherry picking."

Last-minute Change Sees 'research' Reinstated in Job Title of R&D Commissioner

Last-minute Change Sees 'research' Reinstated in Job Title of R&D Commissioner

The incoming president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has given into demands that the word 'research' should feature in the research commissioner's job title, making the change at the last possible minute, just before the European Parliament confirmed the new team of commissioners in Strasbourg on Wednesday.

Academia in Uproar over 'planned €12bn Cut' to EU R&D

Academia in Uproar over 'planned €12bn Cut' to EU R&D

Member states' reported plans for Horizon Europe branded 'completely unacceptable' and potentially 'disastrous'.

Brexit Uncertainty Sees UK Share of EU Research Funding Drop from 16% to 11%

Brexit Uncertainty Sees UK Share of EU Research Funding Drop from 16% to 11%

The UK's share of EU research funding has fallen dramatically because of Brexit uncertainty, with the country's take home from the EU Horizon 2020 programme cut by almost €500 million since 2015, according an analysis by the Royal Society.

European Academies Call for Excellence, Fairness and Openness in the Implementation of Horizon Europe

European Academies Call for Excellence, Fairness and Openness in the Implementation of Horizon Europe

ALLEA submitted a statement to the European Commission calling for a strong and well-resourced framework programme guided by principles of excellence, fairness and openness, and making concrete suggestions on their implementation in the current draft of the Commission’s Strategic Plan on Horizon Europe.

Commission Names Board Members for Horizon Europe Missions

Commission Names Board Members for Horizon Europe Missions

The experts will be responsible for designing the large-scale, objective-driven research projects, which are seen as central to reframing Europe’s approach to tackling ‘grand challenges’ including climate change, soil erosion, sustainable food production and marine and freshwater pollution.