To compete globally, the EU needs a pan-European research centre that can restore Europe's technological sovereignty, says Holger Hoos, distinguished Professor for AI at CESAER Member RWTH Aachen, together with his colleague Morten Irgens.

Invited meeting in the European Parliament on 29 January 2026 underlines shared priorities on FP10, dual-use technologies and governance.

Why Europe needs its universities of science and technology to lead together — President Orla Feely on collective leadership in turbulent times

On 22 January, CESAER contributed an input to the European Commission's public consultation survey, helping to shape the upcoming ERA Act.

Peter Ertl, Vice Rector for Research, Innovation and International Affairs at TU Wien and Chair of CESAER Workgroup Dual-Use, Defence and Space 2026-2027 reflects on the vital role of technical universities in shaping European security, resilience and innovation ecosystems.

The bloc’s funding streams for R&I, competitiveness and defence must move together, says Mattias Björnmalm secretary-general of CESAER in an article for Research Europe.

CESAER calls for a significantly reinforced Erasmus+ budget for 2028–2034 to enable Europe to deliver on its ambitions for skills, talent, competitiveness and societal resilience, particularly in science and advanced technologies.

As of 1 January 2026, we warmly welcome three new Members to our association and network.

In a workshop report published today, CESAER shares best practices for implementing responsible research assessment and calls on the EU institutions and national governments to enable universities to embed CoARA-aligned, qualitative and inclusive evaluation practices.

Our Board of Directors has appointed the (Co-)Chairs for our six task forces and one workgroup under the Work Plan from 2026 to 2027, and has expressed its deepest gratitude for Chairs and Envoys completing their mandates.