“Dual-use activities must be treated as a limited and carefully governed exception. Establishing clear boundaries, robust safeguards and transparent communication will be essential to maintaining trust across the academic community,” says a position paper published by the Guild. ⤵️

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Dual-use research ‘should be exception’ in FP10, says @guildeu.bsky.social www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...

📣 Today, we published our position paper on dual-use research in #FP10, calling on the EU to ensure #HorizonEurope remains committed to research excellence and maintains a civilian focus when opening up to dual use. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 ➡️ www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...

The round 1 results of the 2026 ERC Proof of Concept Grant call are out! 🎉 182 researchers receive a total of €27.3 million to explore the commercial and societal potential of their ERC-funded findings. Read more 👉 buff.ly/K8GXgbs #ERCPoC #FrontierResearch @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

University group @guildeu.bsky.social calls for clear vision on EU social sciences, arts and humanities research www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...

University group calls for clear vision on EU SSAH research - Research Professional News

Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities also seeks transparent funding for social sciences, arts and humanities

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We share our vision for strengthening #SSAH-led research in #FP10, urging for more clarity in budget allocations within the Society component and highlighting three thematic priority areas. Read the statement 👉 www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...

🌍The #ALBATROSS coordinators, Laura Leo and Silvana Di Sabatino, together with Paolo Ruggieri, all from the Università di Bologna, participated in the Second Africa–Europe CoRE Conference, hosted by the University of Glasgow. 🔗 albatross-project.eu/2026/06/15/a... @guildeu.bsky.social #HorizonEU

“I am concerned about the overall cut because we face the same challenges as a union, and these can only be addressed with an effective, ambitious budget,” ⤵️

Times Higher Education (THE)@timeshighered.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Proposed cuts to the next European Union budget which would see funding for Horizon Europe slashed by €7 billion will damage Europe’s competitiveness and innovation ambitions, leading university groups have warned #HorizonEurope #fundingcuts #academicsky https://ow.ly/TYMu50Zb7wX

A warm welcome to delegates from @guildeu.bsky.social and ARUA joining us for the second Africa–Europe CoRE Conference. Over the next three days, colleagues and partners will explore how universities can work in partnership to address shared global challenges through research and innovation.

2nd Africa Europe CoRE Conference at @glasgow.ac.uk - opening remarks by Andrew Schofield, principal and VC. Looking forward to the next days! #AfricaEuropeCoRE @guildeu.bsky.social

L’associació europea d’universitats intensives en recerca @guildeu.bsky.social, de la qual forma part la #UPFBarcelona, celebra el seu 10è aniversari. La UPF s’hi va unir l’any 2021 per enfortir la seva projecció i incidència en l’àmbit europeu i internacional. www.upf.edu/web/focus/w/...

The Guild compleix 10 anys: com ha millorat les polítiques de la UE de recerca i innovació?

La UPF és membre d’aquesta xarxa europea d’universitats intensives en recerca, nascuda el 2016 i convertida avui en un actor de referència per a l’elaboració de polítiques i programes per la R+I i l’e...

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📣 The Guild together with sixteen other higher education organisations shares its 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗺𝘂𝘀+ 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴-𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟰 ➡️ www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...

🎉 Celebrating 🔟 years of The Guild 🎉 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟭𝟬-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, highlighting a decade of achievements and collective action 🔗 www.the-guild.eu/publications...

🌍🏛️ We welcome @guildeu.bsky.social as a new signatory of the Barcelona Declaration The Guild’s signature highlights the growing role of international university networks in advancing open research information. 🔗https://barcelona-declaration.org/news/20260528_the_guild_signs_barcelona_declaration/

📣The Guild is pleased to announce that it has signed the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information (@barcelonadori.bsky.social) Find out what it is about here 🔗https://www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blog/news/2026/the-guild-signs-the-barcelona-declaration.html

📣The Guild together with 6️⃣ organisations urge the Council and Parliament to start shaping a compromise that enables a swift launch of #FP10 and the #ECF in 2028. Read our joint statement 🔗 www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...

R&I community seeks stronger cooperation between the EU institutions - The Guild

Ahead of this week’s Competitiveness Council, The Guild together with six organisations representing key universities and research institutes in Europe have joined forces to urge the Council and Europ...

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Today, we published a position paper where we ask what the vision is for Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence in #FP10. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 👉 www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...

“What I fear from the Council most is its budget position…I do not see an alternative vision behind the frugal member states’ scepticism about paying more.” Secretary-General Jan Palmowski on the discussions for the next Framework Programme for R&I #FP10 ⤵️

Craig Nicholson@clanicholson.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Lead story from our latest issue: Tough negotiations expected on next EU R&I programme www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...

📣 Read @resprofnews.bsky.social's article on our latest position paper in which we share our vision for the #ERAAct ⤵️

Craig Nicholson@clanicholson.bsky.social · 3mo ago

EU needs binding R&D spending targets and scientific freedoms, says @guildeu input on European Research Area Act www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...

“It is crucial the EU grasps this opportunity, ensuring that research and higher education can truly render the EU’s international partnerships sustainable, people-driven and mutually beneficial for the long term.” ⤵️

Craig Nicholson@clanicholson.bsky.social · 3mo ago

EU urged to link global partner funding to Horizon and Erasmus www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...

📣Today, we published 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗔𝗰𝘁, which is the first legally binding instrument designed to strengthen the European Research Area and Europe’s single market for R&I. Read the paper 👉 www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...

The ITRE committee will discuss the draft report on establishing the ECF on Wednesday 6 May. Ahead of this, we share our comments on the first draft of MEP Christian Ehler and MEP Dan Nica’s proposal. 🔗 Read the article 👉 www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...

📰 Our April newsletter is here! Catch up on our latest activities, including the launch of a new Africa-Europe partnership, our reaction to the Global Europe Instrument, and reflections on AI and sustainability. mailchi.mp/the-guild.eu...

“Given the massive challenges the EU faces, we need a budget that addresses these fully,” Jan Palmowski added. Read the piece below ⤵️

Craig Nicholson@clanicholson.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Parliament seeks more ambitious funding for Horizon Europe www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...

📣 Together with ERASuD we welcome the EU’s proposal for the Global Europe Instrument in the next MFF and provide recommendations to ensure its success. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 ➡️ www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...

“I am hopeful that…we can move quickly to a situation where Hungary will be able to participate fully in EU programmes,” Palmowski said. Read the piece ⤵️

Research Professional News@resprofnews.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Orbán defeat seen as ‘victory for democracy’ and universities. European universities celebrate opportunity for Hungarian institutions to restore academic freedom. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...

In two opinion pieces, Morten Dæhlen, Co-director of The Norwegian Centre of Trustworthy AI at @uio.no reflects on how the digital transition can support the green transition and asks if AI can foster sustainable economic growth. Read the opinion pieces ➡️ www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...

📰Our Easter newsletter is here! Catch up on our latest activities, including our reaction to leading MEPs’ draft reports on FP10, our position papers on the EHDS and Data Union Strategy. 🔗 mailchi.mp/the-guild.eu...

EU urged to avoid ‘political steering’ of Horizon Europe As the political “battle” to shape the next R&I programme intensifies, the sector says cutting-edge science must lead. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...

EU urged to avoid ‘political steering’ of Horizon Europe - Research Professional News

As political “battle” to shape next R&I programme intensifies, sector says cutting-edge science must lead

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Opinion: "If projects are selected based on political fit, it will be a massive blow to the credibility of Horizon Europe," warns @palmowski.bsky.social www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...

EU preference has no place in Horizon Europe - Research Professional News

Excellence and collaboration, not ‘Europe first’, will ensure FP10 boosts the bloc, says Jan Palmowski

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📣 The Guild shares its concerns regarding the European Commission's proposal to apply EU preference rules from the European Competitiveness Fund to research activities. Read our statement ➡️ www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...