Universities of Applied Sciences Netherlands EU Office

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 🌍 𝐽𝑜𝑖𝑛 𝑢𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑛 𝑁𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 25𝑡ℎ! Hosted by U!REKA European University and Universities of Applied Sciences Netherlands EU Office, this session will explore how regions and cities can collaborate to equip the EU workforce with the skills necessary for our 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬. We’ll showcase U!REKA case studies and discuss the vital role of Universities of Applied Sciences in enhancing European competitiveness. We’re excited to have Petr Blizkovsky, Secretary General of the Committee of the Regions, share insights on the significance of European Universities for Regional Development. Don’t miss out—more info and registration through the link below. #EURegionsWeek #ClimateGoals #SkillsDevelopment #RegionalDevelopment

💡 Engaging CORE meeting yesterday, with insightful conversations about the future priorities for research and innovation, particularly in relation to the recently released "Align, Act, Accelerate" report on FP10 and the Draghi report on EU Competitiveness. During the Open Talk we had a pleasure of welcoming Joachim Wiemann Deputy Head of Unit of the Common Strategic Planning and Programming Service in DGRTD who joined us to further stimulate discussion about the future of MSCA, ERC, EIC, partnerships, missions and other instruments of the research framework programme. 🎉 We also pleased to share that Massimo Busuoli, head of the NTNU Brussels Office, reelected as Chair of UnILiON. Exciting times ahead as we continue to drive progress together. 👏 Thank you for hosting the meeting to Evelina Brännvall, PhD, Luleå University of Technology and Niklas Johansson, North Sweden European Office

Het secretariaat-generaal van de Benelux Unie verwelkomde gisteren de bestuurdersvergadering van de Universities of Applied Sciences Netherlands EU Office. Tijdens de afsluiting wees adjunct-secretaris-generaal Michel-Etienne Tilemans op de belangrijkste mijlpalen van 80 jaar Benelux-samenwerking, in het bijzonder de ondertekening in 2024 van het Verdrag over de automatische wederzijdse erkenning van hogeronderwijsdiploma's. Na afloop kreeg hij een origineel en duurzaam cadeau voor de 80ste verjaardag van de Benelux Unie: acht bomen voor tachtig jaar samenwerking, die zullen worden geplant in het ‘Jubileumbos’. Heel veel dank #UASNL! Le Secrétariat général de l’Union Benelux a accueilli hier le Conseil d’administration de Universities of Applied Sciences Netherlands EU Office (UASNL). Lors de la session de clôture, le Secrétaire général adjoint Michel-Etienne Tilemans a rappelé les grands jalons des 80 ans de coopération Benelux, notamment la signature en 2024 du Traité de reconnaissance automatique mutuelle des niveaux de diplômes de l’enseignement supérieur. Un cadeau durable lui a ensuite été remis : huit arbres seront plantés dans la « Forêt du Jubilé » à l'occasion des 80 ans de l'Union Benelux. Un grand merci à l'UASNL ! 🌳 🌲 🌳 🌲 🌳 🌲 🌳 🌲

On the way back from the European week of regions and cities, contemplating new developments: 🔸Competitiveness🔸is the new buzzword in Brussels since Draghi published his report on how to close Europe’s innovation gap. How can we do this? Some ideas: 🔸At the U!REKA European University panel discussion this morning at Helsinki EU Office the consensus was that we need more cooperation WITHIN Europe to be more competitive outside. 🔸From linear approaches to system thinking: involve stakeholders into the research process from the start to develop solutions close to market and society. 🔸Close the skills gap: use a challenge based approach to educate the future decision makers with a systemic mindset. Special thanks to Vanessa Debiais-Sainton, Joanna Kiernicka-Allavena, Hannes Raffaseder, Caelinn Cavalli, Rosa Kotoaro, Mona Roman and all U!REKA colleagues! Hogeschool van Amsterdam U!REKA European University Universities of Applied Sciences Netherlands EU Office EURASHE

Boosting Applied Research in the EU: A Collaborative Effort Since June, our team members Maaike de Loor, Mendeltje van Keulen and Remmelt de Weerd have been working with Universities of Applied Sciences Netherlands EU Office — a network of 20 Dutch universities of applied sciences — to elevate the role of applied research within the European Union. What is UASNL?  UASNL strengthens the research profile of its members by serving as a Brussels-based liaison, increasing visibility and influencing EU policy. They also collaborate with European stakeholders to shape the future of applied research. Our role:  As temporary Liaison Officers, we: - Advocate for universities of applied sciences  - Monitor EU research and innovation topics  - Organize Brussels visits and conduct stakeholder interviews  - Evaluate the design of UASNL’s interest representation This hands-on approach helps us deliver actionable insights for UASNL, shaping the future of applied research in Europe. Curious to know more? See the article below or contact one of the team members involved! https://lnkd.in/e388Pg7N

Thank you to everyone who joined our "University Alliances: Harnessing Talent and Skills in Europe’s Regions" workshop at #EURegionsWeek in Brussels yesterday. The discussions on how university alliances can transform regions were truly inspiring. Here are our key takeaways: 💡 Universities of Applied Sciences play a crucial role in regional innovation 💡 A challenge-based approach encourages to work on real-life challenges 💡 Alliances stimulate economic activity and boost innovation ecosystems 💡 Regional anchoring of alliances is supported by the European Commission A special shoutout to our speakers, panellists and moderators: ✨ Tine Delva - European Commission ✨ Karel Haegeman - European Commission's Joint Research Center ✨ Dr. Bledar Kurti - Albanian University ✨ Anka Mulder - Saxion University of Applied Sciences ✨ Joana Gouveia Loureiro - City of Coimbra ✨ Dick Pouwels - Hanzehogeschool Groningen, STARS EU ✨ Christian Schütt - German Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ports, and Transformation ✨ Mendeltje van Keulen, Universities of Applied Sciences Netherlands EU Office ✨ John Edwards, EURASHE We look forward to continuing these conversations throughout the week! #UniversityAlliances #HigherEducation #AppliedResearch #RegionalDevelopment #Collaboration

Will we meet you at the #EURegionsWeek, 7-10 October in Brussels? Several members of UASNL will be attending and facilitating sessions throughout the week, with a core message: applied research plays a crucial role in creating a resilient European economy by addressing challenges practically in regional and local context. 💪 The article below gives all the details on our activities and where to find us. We look forward to connecting with you!

Avans Hogeschool ambieert een stevige positie in de Europese ecosystemen. En was gisteren en vandaag in #Brussel. Inspirerende verhalen en ontmoetingen bij Maaike de Loor Universities of Applied Sciences Netherlands EU Office Jurgen Rienks Annabel Hoven Neth-ER (Netherlands house for Education and Research) Anthony Van De Ven Brainport Development Astrid Hannes ERRIN Tom Berendsen Jona Bootsma European Parliament John Edwards EURASHE Dank aan iedereen die hun EU kennis wilde delen! Mooie fundering voor een schaalsprong naar Europa 🇪🇺 Bij Avans Hogeschool

We are looking forward to co-hosting this event with EURASHE and STARS EU during the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels. Will we meet you there? The European University Initiative was launched in 2019 to deepen transnational cooperation among Higher Education Institutions. Yet these alliances of HEIs, especially those with an applied nature, can also connect their regions, attracting and retaining talent and skills for economic transformation. This session will bring together regional shareholders, HEIs and European policy makers to discuss how European University Alliances can make a difference to their cities and regions. #EWRC #UASNL #EuropeanUniversities More info: https://lnkd.in/g6QX584T

The current state of affairs of FP10 and how UASNL highlights practice-oriented research in 'Brussels' ARMA-NL conference Thursday 3 October 2024 Abstract by the presenter: In this session, you will learn about who the Universities of Applied Sciences Netherlands (UASNL) is in the context of the EU Research and Innovation agenda's, about the UASNL position with respect to Framework Programme 10, with a focus on fostering impact in the region, about a call to action to work together to strengthen the EU research. UASNL is a collaboration of 20 Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS), who work together to strengthen their European research profile. Through the EU office in Brussels, UASNL contributes to policy developments, builds European partnerships and shows the value of applied research in answering the challenges Europe faces. In UAS, knowledge valorisation, applied scientific research and educational activities are strongly intertwined. Labs, projects, internships and workplace learning are often implemented in research programmes. Research at Universities of Applied Sciences has a high societal impact, is demand-driven and conducted in cooperation with various stakeholders, such as SMEs, businesses and the public sector. Mendeltje van Keulen, lector or ‘Professor of Practice’ at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Leading the lectorate ‘Changing Role of Europe’, her research focuses on EU policy of organisations, professionals and the role of regions in EU interest lobby. Her ambition is to connect through applied research the European professionals /work practice with higher education and academic worlds. She holds a PhD in public administration, specializing in the organization of Dutch EU policy. Speaking and writing about the 'return ticket to Brussels' for companies and - (co-)governments. Her weekly columns 'Post uit Brussel' on www.BrusselseNieuwe.nl are now also available as a book. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eDWBYrRR #EARMA #ARMANL #RMA #researchmanagersandadministrators #ARMANLconference2024 #UASNL #FP10