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Breathing Life into the New European Research Area and the ERA Policy Agenda through engaging awareness-raising initiatives
🎉ERA turns 25! Celebrating 25 years of shaping research careers, boosting mobility & supporting 100,000+ researchers across Europe. Watch the videos & see how ERA is building the future of research! 🎬👉 shorturl.at/PooJk
February 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
🗣️🔬🌍 #CitizenEngagement in practice — what actually works

Our #INSPIRINGERA online event gathered participants from 30+ countries to share reusable lessons on meaningful participation, inclusion & building trust in science—plus what’s next in the #ERA.

📚 Read the full insights:
bit.ly/4r0eVur
Citizen engagement in practice: insights from across Europe – INSPIRING ERA online event - Inspiring Era
On 27 January 2026, the INSPIRING ERA project hosted an online event bringing together participants from more than 30 countries to explore how public engagement and citizen science can strengthen trus...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM
📣 New publication highlights the role of societal impact in #ResearchAssessment

📄 The @coarassessment.bsky.social has released a new #WhitePaper calling for societal impact to become a core criterion in research assessment, alongside #AcademicExcellence.

🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4bAL3Qw
#ERA #CoARA
February 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM
🔵 Have your say:

The EC has opened a call for evidence to shape the first Action Plan for Women in Research, Innovation & Start-ups with a clear goal: make the #EuropeanResearchArea the top destination for women in #R&I by 2030.

🗓️ Deadline: 23 February 2026
🗳️ Submit your views: bit.ly/4tcHR3I
February 3, 2026 at 1:37 PM
🎉 Celebrating 25 years of the European Research Area! Join us on a video journey showcasing EU-funded projects that strengthen research, inspire young people, support careers, advance equality, and turn knowledge into real-world impact: european-research-area.ec.europa.eu/era-talks
January 30, 2026 at 12:56 PM
POLICY ANSWERS – Final Event: Towards a stronger #ERA

We’re pleased to share the final event by Western Balkans Info Hub:
📅 19 March 2026 📍 Tirana, Albania 🖥️ Hybrid

Why join?
🌍 Regional insights 🤝 Collaboration 🧭 Pathways forward
📈 Impact & uptake

🔗 Register: bit.ly/4bVZKh1
ℹ️ More: bit.ly/4qP8GcR
January 29, 2026 at 12:42 PM
🗣️🔬🌍 Engaging citizens with science — materials now available!

Thank you to everyone who joined our #INSPIRINGERA online event!
📚 Access the materials ➡️ bit.ly/4bWRtta
🗳️ Have your say: What matters most for meaningful #CitizenEngagement? ➡️ lnkd.in/dyCqs2gp
#ERA #CitizenScience #ScienceCommunication
January 28, 2026 at 4:29 PM
⏰ Taking place tomorrow!
🗣️🔬🌍 Engaging citizens with science: Insights and success stories from across Europe

Join us 10:00–12:00 CET (online)
🔗 Details: bit.ly/49vNUsv
Poll: What matters most for meaningful #CitizenEngagement with science? 👉 bit.ly/3NUbCGk
#ERA #ScienceCommunication #CitizenScience
Engaging citizens with science: Insights and success stories from across Europe - Inspiring Era
How can we make citizen engagement in research more meaningful, more inclusive, and more impactful? This INSPIRING ERA online event on Tuesday 27 January at 10-12 CET will explore what works in public...
www.inspiring-era.eu
January 26, 2026 at 12:04 PM
What matters most for meaningful #CitizenEngagement with science? 🗣️ 🔬

🗳️ Vote in our latest online poll! ➡️ bit.ly/3NUbCGk

We’ll be exploring how to make #PublicEngagement meaningful, inclusive and impactful at our online event next week.
🗓️ 27 January | 10:00–12:00 CET
🔗 Programme ➡️ bit.ly/49vNUsv
Engaging citizens with science: Insights and success stories from across Europe - Inspiring Era
How can we make citizen engagement in research more meaningful, more inclusive, and more impactful? This INSPIRING ERA online event on Tuesday 27 January at 10-12 CET will explore what works in public...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:51 AM
The IMPAC3T‑IP conference “Towards a broader impact” on 5–6 Feb 2026 in Antwerp brings together researchers, TTOs, policymakers, and industry to explore how research can generate real societal and economic benefits, with panels, networking, and hands-on IMPAC3T‑IP Academy™ training.
January 16, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Are you working to involve citizens more meaningfully in research or innovation? 🗣️🔬
📆 Tue 27 Jan, 10:00–12:00 CET, online
Hear real cases in #PublicEngagement & #CitizenScience, learn from national practices, and connect with peers shaping trust in science
🔗 Programme & registration ➡️ bit.ly/4q5gLcW
January 8, 2026 at 10:56 AM
In 2026, Horizon Europe brings exciting challenges for scientists, researchers & innovators. Explore the Work Programme adopted by the @ec.europa.eu — you’re sure to find a call that fits your ideas.
January 5, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Austria’s ERA Action Plan (ERA-NAP) 2026–2028 sets a clear course for strong research careers, Open Science, international cooperation and trust in science — building on ERA Policy Agenda and Austria’s RTI Strategy 2030 the Plan is shaping Austria’s active role in a strong European Research Area 🇦🇹🇪🇺
December 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🌱 How can research & innovation better serve society?
The EU-funded REINFORCING project helps turn Open & Responsible R&I (ORRI) into everyday practice — with funding, tools, training & a growing European community. More details shorturl.at/PLExr
🚀 #ORRI #EUResearch
REINFORCING: Helping organisations embed Open and Responsible Research and Innovation - Inspiring Era
As Europe accelerates its green and digital transitions, R&I ecosystems are under increasing pressure to deliver solutions that are not only excellent, but also inclusive, transparent, and socially ac...
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December 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
How do we make #CitizenEngagement in research more meaningful, inclusive & impactful?

📆 Join us online 27 Jan, 10–12 CET
Hear from inspiring #PublicEngagement & #CitizenScience initiatives from across Europe.

Build better participation together!
🔗 Register ➡️ www.inspiring-era.eu/event/engagi...
Engaging citizens with science: Insights and success stories from across Europe - Inspiring Era
How can we make citizen engagement in research more meaningful, more inclusive, and more impactful? This INSPIRING ERA online event on Tuesday 27 January at 10-12 CET will explore what works in public...
www.inspiring-era.eu
December 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🗞️ Our December 2025 Newsletter is out!

Catch up on the latest from the #ERA — events, tools, factsheets, and stories turning ERA policy into practice.
👉 Read now: bit.ly/4oVIf3d
📚 Revisit recent highlights: bit.ly/48TAapW
✉️ Be first to read—subscribe now: bit.ly/3N3BIWW

#ResearchPolicy #Newsletter
December 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🔬 New @ec.europa.eu publication looks at the key challenges facing research & technology infrastructures.
Why tackling them matters for keeping Europe an attractive place to do science? Insights from the Quarterly R&I Literature Review.
data.europa.eu/doi/10.2777/...
#ChooseEuropeForScience #RAndI
December 13, 2025 at 8:42 AM
📚 December 2025 INSPIRING ERA Library

As INSPIRING ERA wraps up its 2nd project year, we’ve gathered key insights & materials across 5 ERA themes:
#OpenScience
#GenderEquality
#ResearchCareers
#ResearchAssessment
#CitizenEngagement

📰 bit.ly/4puVMA9
✉️ INSPIRING ERA newsletters 👉 bit.ly/3XyEu8U
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December 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
🌐 EOSC Federation: Europe's #OpenScience major step forward

Why it matters:
🔑 Easier access to high-quality, #FAIR datasets across borders
🧭 A more coherent environment for sharing & analysing research data
🤖 Stronger foundations for #AIinScience through the RAISE initiative

🔗 bit.ly/3MubkW0
December 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Help shape how Europe tracks research + innovation and support evidence-based policy-making 🌍💡Short survey (until 10 minutes) open until 12 Jan 2026 - your input matters! 👉 shorturl.at/O13dc
#ERA #monitoring #ERAtools
December 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Great research needs great careers! 🚀Join the @ec.europa.eu Conference on Research Careers 2025 (11–12 Dec) to explore how Europe can make research careers sustainable and rewarding.💡Details and registration shorturl.at/qHVV3
#ResearchCareers #conference
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Science thrives when it’s free.
Join the @ec.europa.eu Conference on Freedom of Scientific Research on 10 Dec 2025 to protect academic freedom in Europe. 🎟️ Details shorturl.at/AJjSi

#FreedomOfResearch #conference #ChooseEuropeForScience
December 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🔶 Human Values & Grand Challenges 2025 (Copenhagen, 1–2 Dec)

How do human values shape Europe’s response to climate, AI & cohesion? Puts SSAH at the heart of mission-oriented, transdisciplinary R&I.

💡 Plenaries + 3 workshops; 🇩🇰 human-centric innovation.

📺 Livestream from 10:00 CET: bit.ly/4iyv9re
December 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
💼 Rethinking research assessment—are you in?

⏰ Happening this Wednesday.
Discover practical approaches to build smarter, fairer, and more inclusive ways to evaluate research across the ERA.
🔗 bit.ly/43Z8wpZ

#ResearchAssessment #INSPIRINGERA #ERA #Research #Evaluation #ResearchCareers
December 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🔎 Equality Monitoring in R&I — Report & Takeaways from our ERA Exchange

📚 Thank you to everyone who joined! Read the key takeaways and access all materials:
bit.ly/4rmIKFX

🗳️ Have your say: Which type of support would make the biggest difference for your work right now? Vote here: bit.ly/482irNQ
Equality Monitoring Frameworks at National and EU Levels: Sharing Insights and Experience - Inspiring Era
Insights from the online ERA Exchange held on 29 October 2025.
www.inspiring-era.eu
November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM