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It’s my honor to announce the New #EuropeanBauhausFestival, happening April 10th to April 13th—a fusion of arts, science, and technology at a critical juncture. An #Inspirational Beginning The festival’s opening, presided over by #Federal #PrimeMinister of #Belgium #AlexanderDeCroo and featuring #UrsulavonderLeyen, #President of the European Commission, set an uplifting tone. Prime Minister De Croo’s compelling #address highlighted our #collective #commitment, guided by the #Belgian Presidency of the #Council of the European Union. Our #Shared #Mission This festival is a call to action, championing a movement dedicated to enhancing life across Europe with interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and experimentation. We’re on a mission to foster an inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant future. Join Our #TransformativeMission This invitation extends to #everyone eager to partake in shaping #Europe’s future. The festival not only marks a significant leap for the continent but also a personal milestone. Our focused themes include: • #InterdisciplinaryCollaboration: Merging arts, heritage, sciences, and technology. • #Sustainability and #Innovation: Promoting the sustainable evolution of places like the Cinquantenaire. • #Crisis of Imagination: Leveraging arts and heritage for societal change. • #Community and Collaboration: Building strategies for community engagement. • #Policy and Innovation: Formulating policies to integrate arts, heritage, and technology. • #Global Experimentation: Encouraging bold experimentation to tackle today’s challenges. These themes guide us toward #reimagining our interaction with #cultural #heritage and #societal #development. Your #Role Is Crucial As we engage in meaningful dialogues and workshops, I anticipate the innovative outcomes we’ll achieve together. Your involvement is key to realizing the New European Bauhaus’s visionary goals. Connect and Share #NewEuropeanBauhaus #Sustainability #Innovation #ArtsAndScience #CultureActionEurope #EuropeanFestivalAssociation #EuropaNostra #EuropaNostraBelgium #ArtNouveauBrussels Let’s unite in this #celebration of #innovation and #sustainability.

Today's outstanding discussion in Brussels was hosted by The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, entitled "Re-framing innovation policy: The dynamics between the R and I." This pivotal discourse—including Maria Leptin Magda Chlebus Alberto Credi Lars Frølund Alexandr Hobza Svein Stølen, and Ole Petter Ottersen—has fundamentally reshaped the narrative surrounding innovation and research, illuminating their intricate ties to the market and defense—an especially timely consideration. Yet, amid these insightful deliberations, one crucial aspect demands unequivocal attention at the European level: the imperative of fostering equitable opportunities across all regions of Europe. We must ensure that Central and Southern Europe have the mechanisms necessary to make chances equal. Importantly, this pursuit of equality does not imply a sacrifice of competitiveness. Rather, it underscores our collective endeavor as Europe to compete effectively against global giants such as the USA and China or Big Tech. Only through unity can we emerge victorious in this global race. Without addressing internal disparities and fostering solidarity, our aspirations for global success will remain elusive. Furthermore, a resonant theme that emerged from the discussion underscores the pivotal role of humanities, social sciences, and the arts in our conceptualization of innovation. These disciplines are not mere supplements but integral components of our innovation ecosystem. In essence, by prioritizing regional equity, fostering unity, and recognizing the multidimensional nature of innovation, we can forge a path toward a more inclusive and impactful European innovation landscape.

We are working intensively on future EU Culture Policies. The European Parliament has commissioned a study to provide an outlook of key issues and policies in the culture and creative sectors facing the CULT Committee in the coming term (2024-2029). The study will give newly elected Members or Members to the CULT Committee an expert perspective on the policy areas covered by their new role in view of opportunities and challenges ahead. It is a great pleasure to work on possible futures and meaningful policy responses with a great team as well as policy-makers and experts! IDEA Consult Strategische Economische Consulting with Isabelle De Voldere & imec-SMIT-Vrije Universiteit Brussel & inforelais & values for culture   #EP #EuropeanParliament #Culture #Media #Information #International #Policy #Governance #EU

European Research and Innovation (R&I) Days 2024 The European Commission’s annual flagship research and innovation event brings together policymakers, researchers, stakeholders, and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond through key policy debates, funding and networking opportunities, and dedicated workshops. This fifth edition will take place during the Research and Innovation Week on 20 and 21 March 2024. This year’s EU R&I Days will give you the opportunity to debate how we can make Europe greener, fairer and more competitive under a common narrative: a 40-year journey through the Research and Innovation Framework Programmes. Detials: https://lnkd.in/dC7k3XWC

😮💨A busy week is coming to the end and finally I have a minute to reflect on 3 events I attended over the past two days: 📌 “The Spanish contribution to the major European Research and #Innovation priorities over 40 years of the EU”#FrameworkProgramme and in the future FP10’ 📌 “#ERC Annual Conference 2024: Frontier Research within and beyond planetary boundaries” 📌 “Qua Vadis: European #research policy?” 🗞️Summarizing them all at once is not an easy task, but there was one unifying theme that tied them together: the #future of research and innovation policy in the EU. 🔹Each event underscored the vital role research and innovation play in ensuring Europe’s #competitiveness, societal well-being, and global leadership. As Deputy Director Joanna Drake (DG RTD) stated, “There is no alternative to #science, and no alternative for innovation if we want to have a future for Europe”. 🔹In another event Director general Marc Lemaître (DG RTD) reinforced this idea, emphasizing the need to shape a true #ResearchAndInnovationUnion 🔹While the path forward remains open to debate, a newly appointed Commissioner for start-ups, research and innovation E. Zaharieva outlined five key priorities for the future: 1️⃣ Strengthening research ecosystems 2️⃣ Taking a leap forward in innovation and removing regulatory barriers; unlocking potential by linking research and innovation 3️⃣Building capacities in key technologies 4️⃣Promoting women in RDI These ambitions are coupled with a promise of an 5️⃣ ambitious successor to #HorizonEurope. 📄On paper, the future looks bright - but as always, the devil 😈 is in the details. Open questions remain: 🔸How will these priorities be implemented? 🔸What measures will be introduced? 🔸How will influential reports (e.g., Draghi, Letta, Heitor) shape the next framework? 💡During these discussions, one takeaway resonated deeply: “Let researchers do research, innovators - innovation, and businesses - their business”. This new commissioner’s motto left the room with a sense of optimism and determination. The question now is: will the actions match the words? 🧐 Let’s wait and see… 🔮

Earlier this week, our CEO, Ezechi Britton MBE, attended the Science and Innovation Banquet at Mansion House, organised by the City of London Corporation. The event was more than just a gathering; it was a celebration of the incredible advancements and collaborative efforts in science and technology that are driving our future forward. As we reflect on the event, several critical themes and discussions stand out: 🔹The event showcased UK’s strengths and the collaborative spirit that drives us to excel on the world stage. It was a powerful reminder of CFIT’s commitment to expanding our influence in these critical fields. 🔹The partnership between Government, private sector, and academia was a focal point of the discussions. The importance of these collaborations in fostering a robust innovation ecosystem is key. 🔹 The future of innovation depends on a skilled and educated workforce. There were compelling discussions on how we can further invest in education and training to support the next generation of scientists and innovators. The event was a powerful reminder of why we do what we do at CFIT – to support and drive innovation that benefits everyone. #OpenFinance https://lnkd.in/eaFPJ7Xc

📢 ENRIO European Network of Research Integrity Offices & University of Ljubljana co-organise ENRIO 2025 Congress in Ljubljana, Slovenia 📆 September 22–24, 2025  Thematically, the Congress will emphasise power dynamics in research and institutional responsibility to foster an open, safe and inclusive research environment as a foundation for RI in everyday practice. In a broader global context, this also implies the recognition of fairness, equity and diversity as essential components of RI, as outlined in the Cape Town Statement of 2022. Contributions will reflect the range of challenges, as well as practical and emerging solutions for prevention and awareness raising. 💡 Registration and Call for Abstracts will open in December 2024 #PowerDynamics #fairness #equity #diversity #safety #openness #inclusion

☀ Next in our #SummerReading list - in March, Science Europe together with Research Foundation Flanders - FWO and F.R.S. - FNRS organised a high level conference to bring together research organisations, policy makers, academia, industry, and civil society to highlight the importance of open, ethical #sciencecommunication in #research processes and explore the associated opportunities and challenges. The report provides an overview of the discussions on topics such as the role of science communication in policy making; combating misinformation; science communication and #artificialintelligence; and incorporating equity, diversity and inclusion in the communication process. Key messages included the need to enhance researchers' communication skills, and innovative approaches to promote public engagement to demonstrate the value of research investments and foster public trust in the scientific process. Download the report here: scieur.org/sci-comm-report

🚀 It's a wrap! The SPIRE-SAIS final conference Shaping the Future: Emerging Skills for a Sustainable EU Process Industry kicked off at TU Dortmund University. Antonius Schroeder, the project coordinator, and A.SPIRE's Angels Orduna opened the conference, highlighting the relevance of the project and the crucial role of #Skills in the #GreenTransition. Paolo Zancanella, the Project Officer, from EACEA European Commission, stressed how, throughout the project, its relevance was never questioned, adding that SPIRE-SAIS is the result of a strong partnership with a huge impact on EU policies. The project's policy recommendations address the cross-sectoral and sector-specific gaps for the #GreenAndDigitalTransition. #SustainableCircularEconomy

There is a huge interest from students at the European Commission Visitors’ Centre to learn more about the new structure of the von der Leyen ll Commission, the new College of the Commissioners-designate and their portfolios. #IntoEU #ExploreTheEU