Senior Policy Officer @LERUnews for Research & Education, Historian, mum, loves facts, Italy, food, travelling & participating in @tourdambiance
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Laura Keustermans retweeted
Calling researchers: EU #grantconsultancy 🚨
❓Have you worked with private grant consultants for EU research funding (Horizon, EIC, etc.)—Have you had positive or negative experiences?.
📩 Share your story: [email protected] / [email protected]
🔁 RT appreciated!
Interesting speech by Marc Lemaître at the @HU24EU event on the future of European research policy, putting the focus on a vision for a European research and innovation union.
Laura Keustermans retweeted
“Streamlined policies and harmonised frameworks are urgently needed to enable alliances to deliver innovative, integrated educational and research opportunities.”
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Good to see that many member states share @LERUnews concerns on ERC independence in the future MFF!
Twenty-two of the EU's governments have stressed how important the independence of the European Research Council is, amid talks on restructuring R&I funding (€)
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Laura Keustermans retweeted
The new European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen has been approved!
Today the European Parliament voted on the new college of commissioners, which will he proposing EU policies for the next five years.
ALT Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament
Laura Keustermans retweeted
Next Thursday! 🚨 @JuliaGillard, Chair of @wellcometrust, will share her insights on the future of science and politics in 2025 and beyond in a special lecture hosted by @Imperial_IGHI. 🌍💡
📅 Thursday 28 November, 17.00
🔗 Register now for free: ow.ly/OSLp50UbHx7
ALT 2025 and beyond: Outlooks for Science and Global Co-operation. Special lecture with Julia Gillard, Chair of Wellcome Trust and Former Prime Minister of Australia
Laura Keustermans retweeted
“We need people who seek to unite rather than divide, who see the other side as part of the solution rather than part of the problem. In short, we need bridge-builders in politics, business, society and science.” ETH President @Joel_Mesot at #ETHDay 2024
Laura Keustermans retweeted
Last week, the #LERURectors’ gathered at @helsinkiuni for their autumn Rectors’ Assembly. They discussed international and European policy developments, international collaborations, innovation, and more.
A special thank you to @Alex_Hobza @EUScienceInnov @EU_Commission for joining us, and to @SariLindblom for hosting.
Read a recap of the meeting: leru.org/news/leru-rectors-m…
Laura Keustermans retweeted
Marie Skłodowska-Curie was an inspiration for many, and the @MSCActions, named after her, embody her work of nurturing talent, fostering groundbreaking research, and strengthening global collaborations. The programme is key to the EU R&I future, and we need much more of it!
👉 leru.org/news/leading-resear…
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Laura Keustermans retweeted
Congratulations to all grantees from our member universities for receiving an @ERC_Research Synergy Grant! 👏
57 research projects were awarded funding, and in more than 40% of them, LERU member researchers are part of the team.
#ERCSyG 🇪🇺 #EUFunded
👉 leru.org/news/erc-synergy-gr…
📣 Results of the 2024 ERC Synergy Grant competition are out!
57 research groups won a total of €571 million in #ERCSyG funding, enabling them to pool diverse expertise & resources to push the frontiers of knowledge.
👉 europa.eu/!bmpNW9
🇪🇺#EUfunded #FrontierResearch
Discussing the role of R&I for the future of European competitiveness with @EUScienceInnov Chief Economist Alexandr Hobza on day two of the @LERUnews Rectors’ Assembly.
Laura Keustermans retweeted
Working hand in hand with @Violapamherd to cross the finish line.
We are committed to completing our 🇪🇺🇨🇭negotiations by end of this year.
We must walk the talk.
Our citizens deserve it.
And our unique partnership too.
First day of the @LERUnews Rectors’ Assembly at the wonderful @helsinkiuni ! Looking forward to the rest of the discussions.
Laura Keustermans retweeted
European Parliament won’t shoot down Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission picks.
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Laura Keustermans retweeted
BREAKING🚨
Huge news for English higher education.
Government confirms English tuition fee rise to £9,535.
Tuition fees in England will increase for the first time in eight years, with fees increasing from £9,250 to £9,535 from 2025-26
In full: researchprofessionalnews.com…
Laura Keustermans retweeted
In light of next week's @Europarl_EN hearings and based on @EU_Commission President @vonderleyen’s mission letters to the Commissioner-designate, LERU has collected its main remarks for the future EU (R&I&E) policymakers 👉 leru.org/news/commissioners-…
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Laura Keustermans retweeted
Letter to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
In an open letter, LERU and @YERUN_EU share their insights and recommendations with @EU_Commission President @vonderleyen on the new approach to the #MFF, and the future of EU R&I funding. 👇
Laura Keustermans retweeted
“This EPO study provides the first ever comprehensive overview of the role European universities play in patenting and innovation on the European scale. The analysis reveals structural changes in universities’ approach to intellectual property.”
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