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Aligning with our previous positions and with efforts from EUA and EARTO, a petition calling for continuity from Horizon 2020 to Horizon Europe has been launched.

Our Annual Report 2019 summarises our continued and consistent development as the the strong and united voice of universities of science & technology in Europe.

​On 12 March 2020, we as the Board of Directors adopted a biennial Work Plan from 2020 to 2021, putting the contribution of universities of science and technology to ecological, economic and social sustainability at the centre of our network.

Our President Rik Van de Walle offers an undelivered speech which he was to give to representatives of the European institutions during an informal dinner on 12 March. The dinner was cancelled due to the consequences of the global spread of COVID-19.

Today, we publish a position urging European and national institutions to ensure sustainable funding for universities, and providing concrete recommendations for achieving this.

Today, we publish a position expressing our support for further strengthening open science and open access in Horizon Europe.

Our President published a vision on the future of the European Research Area in Research Europe along a marathon-metaphor. Though in essence, in his view there is no finishing line.

Today we have published our white paper ‘Advancing Research Data Management in Universities of Science and Technology’, sharing insights on the state-of-the-art in research data management, and recommendations for advancement.

Today we have published our white paper 'Boost Careers of Early-Stage Researchers', aiming to inspire HR professionals at universities, raise awareness amongst university leaders, and showcase pathways towards improvement.

Our position expresses our appreciation for the focus on brain circulation of the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the EU and underlines the need to reduce inequalities within the ERA and boost the sharing of excellence in Horizon Europe.