CESAER congratulates Mihnea Costoiu, Rector of CESAER Member university POLITEHNICA Bucharest, on his appointment to the European Skills High-Level Board convened by European Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu and Special Adviser Ylva Johansson.

CESAER has contributed input to the European Parliament on the proposed EU Inc. framework, calling for the new European company form to support science-based startups, university spinouts and deep tech ventures.

As of 1 May 2026, we welcome Grenoble INP - UGA to our association and network.

We have published our annual report for 2025, highlighting key achievements and impact stories from our task forces and Members, demonstrating how CESAER leads together.

At a high-level symposium at University College Dublin on 24 April, Secretary General Mattias Björnmalm emphasised that Europe’s global competitiveness depends on its ability to translate excellence in science and technology into capability and impact at speed.

At the Marie Curie Alumni Association Annual Conference 2026 on 22 April, Secretary General Mattias Björnmalm highlighted how the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions has transformed research careers across Europe and why its core principles must now be reinforced.

We release today a white paper on Inside European University Alliances, providing evidence from leadership, staff and students on the conditions for successful long-term cooperation.

Paul Murray (University of Strathclyde), Co-Chair of the CESAER Task Force Talent, Careers and Staff Development 2026–2027, introduces the new CESAER leadership programme—launching shortly—designed to equip current and future leaders to navigate the growing complexity facing Europe’s universities of science and technology.

Applying an ‘EU preference’ to advanced science and technology will only increase Europe’s strategic vulnerabilities, argues Louise Drogoul (Senior Advisor at CESAER Secretariat).

A new peer-reviewed article based on a CESAER 2024 survey calls for stronger research careers, better evidence and coordinated co-funding to make Europe a magnet for talent in science and technology, originating from within Europe and beyond.