[Echoes from Brussels] Research carreers, ERC, University alliances... Editorial watch no. 1

ERC’s transformative research, a new alliance against pediatric cancers and Erasmus+ milestones: Discover the latest reports and events shaping Europe’s higher education, research and innovation sectors in this first edition of Echoes from Brussels.

This collection is designed to simplify your professional monitoring by spotlighting key publications and developments across the EU. By sharing these updates, we aim to keep you informed of emerging trends and significant achievements.

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The Voice: "Why Europe Must Support Research Careers", insights from Cesaer Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research

Cesaer’s report intitled "Research Careers: A Critical Choice for Europe" released on 11/12/2024, highlights the instability in European research careers.

It calls for reforms to attract global talent, improve conditions for young researchers, and modernise career pathways. The report stresses that without these measures, Europe risks losing its top talent to more competitive markets.

Manuel Heitor, Cesaer Envoy, states: "To…