We are very proud to launch today, alongside many partners, the campaign #ResearchMatters!
We aim to raise awareness of the crucial role R&I play in shaping our future and addressing global challenges, and advocate for increased investment in R&I.
💡 Drawing from Europe’s rich heritage of research and innovation, we have seen remarkable achievements that have transformed our societies and economies. From groundbreaking advancements in renewable energy technologies to pioneering digital infrastructures and healthcare breakthroughs, Europe has been at the forefront. By investing further in research, we can continue this legacy, driving development and innovation that anticipate and navigate not only the challenges of today but also those of the future.
This European-wide campaign is set to mobilise and unify the research and innovation community, aiming to engage with policymakers, stakeholders, and the media. This initiative is crucial for raising awareness about the crucial role of research in sculpting our future and addressing global challenges. By increasing investments in research and research-driven innovation, we are investing in the very future of Europe.
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It is our great pleasure to launch the #ResearchMatters Campaign!
Our mission is clear: to mobilize and unite the European #research and #innovation community to advocate for increased investment in R&I.
The campaign seeks to elevate the importance of research in shaping our collective future and addressing global challenges. We aim to reach decision-makers, stakeholders across various sectors, media, and citizens at local, national, and European levels.
We call for:
💡 Increased funding for research and development and over 3% of GDP in EU and all European countries
💡 Doubling the budget for the EU’s next research and innovation programme (FP10)
The campaign is an initiative from #EUPRIO - European Association of Communication Professionals in Higher Education, in collaboration with:
CESAER,
Coimbra Group,
EASSH – European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities,
European University Association
EuroTech Universities Alliance,
EU-LIFE,
The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities,
League of European Research Universities (LERU),
Science Europe,
UnILiON - Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network,
YERUN - Young European Research Universities, and
University of Bergen.
Now more than ever, research and innovation are essential to tackling the pressing issues facing our world. By coming together under the Research Matters campaign, we are committed to strengthen our collective voice and driving real change.
We hope to collaborate with even more European universities, research organizations, funding agencies, industry partners, and communication professionals across Europe.
Join us in this vital initiative: www.research-matters.eu.
Stay tuned for updates, insights, and opportunities to get involved. Together, we can show why Research Matters!
#ResearchMatters #Research #Innovation #FP10
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Ana Correia de Barros, Inês Silva, Giovanni Marin, Chiara Lodi, Martin Kruse, Aron Szpisjak, Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI