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Horizon for european science
The development of research and higher education, including the future of Horizon Europe - these were the most important topics discussed at the European level this week. The discussions on programmes supporting European science were attended by dr habil. Adam Kola, NCU Prof., Vice-Rector for Science and YERUN Vice-President.
A key declaration for the development of research in Europe was made on 20 May by Ursula von der Leyen, at the European Union budget conference: - 'Our framework programme Horizon Europe will remain a stand-alone programme,' the European Commission President announced and stressed that Horizon Europe is a unique brand and the best-known research programme in the world. - However, it will be closely linked to the Competitiveness Fund. We need a seamless flow from basic research to implementation, from start-ups to scale-ups.
For Europe's research universities, the President of the European Commission's announcement is a signal of the way forward, based on combining excellence and competitiveness, sustainable career development and action for the region. The programme is also intended as an opportunity for emerging institutions and researchers across Europe, especially in the face of global competition.
Discussions on the future of research and higher education in Europe also touched on the key role that young research universities play in building inclusive, influential and sustainable research ecosystems. The YERUN Board representatives, including Prof Adam Kola, discussed priorities in the sphere of European research and innovation with Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva.
YERUN highlighted the important contribution of young universities to regional development, intersectoral cooperation and the creation of diverse and sustainable research careers, says NCU's Vice-Rector for Science, all of which are essential for building a well-balanced and competitive European research space.
The Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN) was established in 2016 as an alliance of young European universities with similar goals and values, such as openness, responsibility and inclusivity. The association's core mission is to shape a higher education environment in which young universities have a real impact on its role and character. The association is co-founded by 23 European universities and the NCU is the only Polish university in this group.
