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On the occasion of the international day of women and girls in science (12 February) and international women's day (8 March), we are showcasing our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

Our association provides key considerations to help shape the future of the EU's flagship programme for education, training, youth and sport.

In a report published on 6 February, we reveal the outcome of a carbon footprint assessment conducted during the CESAER Annual Meetings held in Madrid from 18 to 20 October 2023.

Rik Van de Walle, our Envoy to the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, was invited to an opening event at the Joint Research Center (JRC) in Ispra.

We are proud to strengthen our support and our excellent collaboration with our newest Member in Ukraine: National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”.

In a position published on 18 December, our association gives our evaluation and provides recommendations to readjust the EU missions.

In the face of competing demands, it is critically important that the next framework programme for research & innovation (FP10) is not stretched thin but instead concentrates on what EU research programmes do best, argues Mattias Björnmalm (Secretary General).

Our Board of Directors has appointed the (Co-)Chairs for our seven task forces under the Work Plan from 2024 to 2025. They will take office as of 1 January 2024.

Concluding two terms as CESAER President, Rik Van de Walle reflects on resilient leadership amidst global challenges.

Wendy Sonneveld and Andries Verspeeten (members of the Ghent University CESAER Presidency Team and advisors to the CESAER Envoy to the Belgian Presidency Rik Van de Walle) reflect on the upcoming Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU.