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.

On 31 March 2026, Advisor Vincent Klein Ikkink gave a contribution emphasising that universities of science and technology are central ecosystem anchors in the RTI landscape.

We release today a report on ‘Industrial doctorates: strengthening Europe’s research–industry talent pipelines’, outlining how industrial doctorates can strengthen collaboration between universities and industry and reinforce Europe’s high-skilled talent pipelines.

This report presents good practice case studies on how universities of science and technology are strengthening research careers and supporting the next generation of researchers across Europe.

In an input note published on 26 March, CESAER puts forward concrete proposals to clarify and optimise the positioning of civil, dual-use, and defence research and innovation in future EU funding programmes.