As of today, 30 July, Japan is officially an associate partner of Horizon Europe. With a population of 123 million, Japan is the most populous country associated with the programme, bringing one of the world’s most advanced research and innovation ecosystems to the European network for scientific cooperation. The agreement allows Japanese researchers and organisations […]
The Council sets out a new framework for science diplomacy
On 29 May, the Council adopted a Recommendation on the development of a new European Union framework for science diplomacy. The framework aims to strengthen the Union’s position as a global leader in science and technology and to use scientific cooperation to advance its foreign policy objectives. Science as a diplomatic tool The Recommendation emphasises […]
EURAXESS comes to Colombia
On 31 August, the office of EURAXESS, the European initiative that promotes scientific cooperation between Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean, was officially launched in Colombia. The event took place at the Club Médico in the city of Bogotá and was attended by the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Arturo Luna, the Ambassador […]