In this editorial, CESAER Envoy for Research Careers Manuel Heitor underscores the fierce political battle ahead to secure the necessary resources for ensuring Europe’s leadership in research, innovation, science, and technology.

Leaders in science, technology, and innovation gathered in Glasgow on 17 October for a high-level conference “Innovation Districts – from Deeptech and Entrepreneurship to Inclusive Innovation,” as part of the CESAER Annual Meetings 2024.

We release today a report on ‘Models of engagement for PhDs with non-academic partners’, which offers recommendations for future-proof engineering education to tackle global challenges.

Our Board of Directors has appointed Mariusz Malinowski as our association's Envoy to the upcoming Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU (January – June 2025).

CESAER welcomes the Heitor group's bold vision for transforming European research and innovation, emphasising the urgency for swift implementation to boost competitiveness and secure Europe’s leadership in science and technology.

CESAER, alongside other key stakeholder organisations, expressed its support to a joint statement calling for increased support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).

On 25 September 2024, CESAER hosted a reception to welcome Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to the tenth term of the European Parliament.

On 11 September, a joint event between CESAER and the European Space Agency (ESA) took place to reinforce the contribution of universities of science and technology to space activities.

In a position published today, our association provides key recommendations to shape the future of European Universities Alliances.

Our Advisor for Higher Education Sophie Ratcliff finishes her contract on 30 June 2024, and extends her gratitude to all who have been part of her journey within the association.