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A network of 23 research-led universities in 17 countries dedicated to excellence in research, education and innovation across Europe. Established in 2016. https://www.the-guild.eu/
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The Guild @guildeu.bsky.social · Nov 19
The Guild is hosting an 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 event in Brussels on 8 January 2026 to reflect on what alliance-based research collaboration can offer: “𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀?”.

Register now 👉 www.the-guild.eu/events/2026/...
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clanicholson.bsky.social
Free to read: Research sector unites behind €60bn Erasmus+ budget push

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January 7, 2026 at 11:01 AM
guildeu.bsky.social
A stronger Europe needs a properly funded Erasmus+

Today we published a statement together with sixteen other higher education organisations which calls on policymakers to 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 €𝟲𝟬 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗺𝘂𝘀+ 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗠𝗙𝗙.

Read the statement 👉 www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...
January 7, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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🌟 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 🌟

We wish you a holiday season filled with joy and all the very best for the new year. 2026 will mark the year of our 10-year anniversary, and we hope all of you will join us in celebrating!
December 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
guildeu.bsky.social
The Guild publishes a statement following the AU-EU Summit in Angola, where we welcome the commitment to collaboration in R&I and higher education and provide recommendations to AU and EU policymakers.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 👉 www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Head of R&I Policy Julien Chicot shared our views on Horizon Europe's simplification efforts in @resprofnews.bsky.social profnews.bsky.social. Read the article by @sophieatrpn.bsky.social ⤵️
resprofnews.bsky.social Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · Dec 3
Horizon simplification welcome ‘if researchers gain more freedom’.

But draft programme moves to step up lump-sum funding prompt warnings of risks for universities.

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December 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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timeshighered.bsky.social
University groups unite to fight for amendments to EU’s proposals for Horizon Europe successor, warning that it must remain independent

#AcademicSky #highered
Proposed EU competitiveness fund needs ‘substantial revision’
University groups unite to fight for amendments to EU’s proposals for Horizon Europe successor, warning it must remain independent
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December 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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clanicholson.bsky.social
Sector bands together in major effort to shape design of EU's next research and innovation programme

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Sector bands together in major effort to shape design of FP10 - Research Professional News
“Strong and united message” aims to secure “conditions needed to deliver excellent research and competitiveness”
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December 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
guildeu.bsky.social
The Guild and @cesaer-eu.bsky.social, @coimbragroup.bsky.social, @eua.eu, @eu-life.bsky.social, @yerunnetwork.bsky.social and LERU have come together to propose amendments to the European Commission’s #FP10 proposal.

Read the amendments 👉 www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...
December 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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EU advised to add societal welfare moonshots to next research and innovation programme

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November 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM
guildeu.bsky.social
In response to the Commission’s proposal for moonshots in #FP10, The Guild proposes 4️⃣ societal moonshots which go beyond technological breakthroughs by integrating innovation into broader socio-cultural contexts.

Read our newest statement here 👉 www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...
November 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
guildeu.bsky.social
🐧 Meet Researchy, our knowledge-loving penguin! In 23 days, it will visit 23 universities across 17 countries, uncovering EU-funded projects shaping our future.

Follow the Knowledge Map daily to explore innovation, , and inspiration this holiday season! ✨

www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...
November 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
guildeu.bsky.social
The Guild is hosting an 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 event in Brussels on 8 January 2026 to reflect on what alliance-based research collaboration can offer: “𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀?”.

Register now 👉 www.the-guild.eu/events/2026/...
November 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
guildeu.bsky.social
In our newest Insight Paper, Jo Angouri and Jan Palmowski warn that the European Universities alliances risk becoming pilots without pathways and provide key recommendations to EU policymakers, national authorities and universities.

Read our Insight Paper 👉 www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...
November 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
guildeu.bsky.social
"If the EU wants to capitalise on this outstanding success, it must agree significant additional funding for the @erc.europa.eu …to ensure it can continue to play its role in attracting and supporting the best talent in Europe and globally." - Secretary-General @palmowski.bsky.social ⤵️
clanicholson.bsky.social Craig Nicholson @clanicholson.bsky.social · Nov 6
From our latest issue: Growing ERC demand, including from US, ‘fuels need for budget increase’

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November 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
guildeu.bsky.social
“Research security should be viewed as a component of responsible internationalisation,” said Chicot. “Measures must be implemented in ways that do not put equitable international partnerships at risk.” - Head of R&I Policy Julien Chicot in @resprofnews.bsky.social on the #EUResearchSecurity2025 ⤵️
clanicholson.bsky.social Craig Nicholson @clanicholson.bsky.social · Nov 6
Lead story from our latest issue:

Strengthening research security requires a collaborative approach, with not threat to international partnerships or academic freedom, sector leaders said following a major conference on the issue

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Research security focus ‘must not go too far’ - Research Professional News
Conference prompts calls to protect academic freedom, and warning against “hard law” treatment
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November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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"The implications of opening Horizon Europe to dual-use and military research are wide and deep. Researchers and their institutions need cast-iron assurances...it will remain a civilian research programme," says Jan Palmowski of @guildeu.bsky.social.

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Horizon Europe must remain civilian - Research Professional News
There are better ways for the EU to fund military research, says Jan Palmowski
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October 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
guildeu.bsky.social
What would change if Horizon Europe no longer were a civilian-only R&I programme? Secretary-General Jan Palmowski outlines five fundamental concerns in Research Professional.

Read the blog > www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...
October 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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jcsvenning.bsky.social
Excited about the new Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence (CoRE) on Integrative #Conservation Biology w focus on the #savanna and #Afromontane region from Ethiopia to South Africa -great to have @econovoau.bsky.social @au.dk part of this🌍🌳🗻🦓♨️
#AfricaEuropeCoRE #climatechange #sustainability
guildeu.bsky.social The Guild @guildeu.bsky.social · Oct 20
🌍 The Guild and ARUA are delighted to announce the latest addition to the #AfricaEuropeCoRE with the launch of the CoRE on 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Learn more here ➡️ www.the-guild.eu/africa-europ...
October 20, 2025 at 9:19 AM
guildeu.bsky.social
🌍 The Guild and ARUA are delighted to announce the latest addition to the #AfricaEuropeCoRE with the launch of the CoRE on 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Learn more here ➡️ www.the-guild.eu/africa-europ...
October 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
guildeu.bsky.social
This week, we submitted our response to the European Commission’s 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗺𝗻𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘀 – 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, where we highlight that legal uncertainties also persist for universities.

www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...

#DigitalOmnibus #DigitalEU
October 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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uniworldnews.bsky.social
#Research and education ensure the EU trade and development initiative #GlobalGateway aligns with the priorities of other continents, the #globalgatewayforum forum hears, writes Jan Palmowski @guildeu.bsky.social
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Universities must seize Global Gateway opportunities
All the pillars of the European Union’s trade and development strategy towards lower- and middle-income countries – digital, climate and energy, t...
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October 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
guildeu.bsky.social
🌍 As the 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 kicks off in Brussels, ERAsuD and The Guild call on Europe to invest in long-term, equitable research and education partnerships with low- and middle-income countries.

Read our joint opinion piece here: www.the-guild.eu/news-and-blo...

#GGF2025 #GlobalGateway
October 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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palmowski.bsky.social
Important address by @kajakallas.bsky.social at the Global Gateway Forum: GG is an offer of partnership, of countries developing together when others want to develop on their own. Great rearticulation of multilateralism as 🇪🇺 USP at this geopolitical moment! @guildeu.bsky.social #GGF2025
October 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
guildeu.bsky.social
📣 Last week, we submitted our response to the European Commission’s 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁, urging policymakers to fully recognise universities as central drivers of innovation across Europe.

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The Guild’s input to the Call for Evidence on the European Innovation Act - The Guild
The Guild has submitted its response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the future European Innovation Act, urging policymakers to fully recognise universities as central drivers of inn...
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October 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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The new #ChooseEurope for science funding scheme aims to attract the best researchers worldwide, retain European talent, and ensure sustainable careers.

Hosting organisations commit to employing researchers beyond the EU-funded phase of the project.
Promotional graphic for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. Text on a blue background reads ‘Choose Europe for Science – Call now open with 22.5 million budget’. A researcher in protective gear looks through a microscope. EU emblem and hashtag #UnionOfSkills appear at the bottom.
October 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM