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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · 5d

Our Brussels door is always open to YERUN members. Last week, we welcomed colleagues from the University of South-Eastern Norway to discuss Horizon Europe, EU policy updates, and how YERUN supports collaboration, talent development, and impact across our network. Happy to connect with members!

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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · 6d

✨ 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝟳: 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 & 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬 ✨

🍁 #SparksOfYERUN continues this autumn, and this edition is all about alliances and joint programmes that build cross-border study paths and support university collaboration.

🔗 yerun.eu/2025/09/spar...
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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 30

☀️YERUN summer reads!

In July this year, YERUN, together with the Coimbra Group and EU-LIFE, led a joint statement calling on the EC and Member States to preserve the bottom-up structure of the MSCA👇
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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 29

☀️YERUN summer reads!

On 16 July, the EC presented its proposal for the MFF 2028–2034. YERUN’s reaction welcomes key commitments but also flags critical points for further attention as negotiations move forward👇
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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 28

☀️ Summer highlights: A closer look at the YERUN 10th Anniversary Conference!

🎥 This video brings you the essence of our 10th Anniversary Conference in Brussels: insightful keynotes, engaging panels, powerful TEDTalks, and the vibrant spirit of the YERUN community👇

YERUN 10th Anniversary Conference - Looking ahead, growing together (aftermovie)

On 5 June 2025, YERUN celebrated its 10th anniversary with a landmark conference in Brussels, bringing together university leaders, EU policymakers, and key stakeholders from the higher education and…

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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 27

☀️ YERUN summer reads!

In July, YERUN, together with the Coimbra Group and EU-LIFE, co-led a joint statement calling for stronger support for early-stage collaborative research and innovation in the next FP10 👉 yerun.eu/publication/...

YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 26

☀️ YERUN summer reads: when science meets society

This July, our #SparksOfYERUN focused on #ScienceCommunication.

Research doesn’t stop at publication. It becomes impactful when it reaches classrooms, festivals, podcasts, public debates, and more.

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#YERUN10

Spark 6 | Science Communication at Young Universities - Yerun

How European universities are reshaping science communication through schools, citizen science, media training, and outreach to build public trust.

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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 25

☀️YERUN summer reads

Earlier this year, we contributed to the EC consultation on the MFF, focusing on funding for #education, #training, and youth engagement 👉 yerun.eu/publication/...

YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 22

☀️ Summer highlights: YERUN 10th Anniversary Conference!

🎞 This short video captures the atmosphere of the YERUN 10th Anniversary Conference: the exchanges, the smiles, the momentum. A visual glimpse into what happens when young universities come together!👇

10 Years of YERUN - Looking ahead, growing together (5 June 2025)

Video of the 10th anniversary conference of YERUN, the Young European Research Universities Network. Event organised in Brussels, on 5 June 2025.

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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 21

☀️ YERUN summer reads!

🙌 Back in May, YERUN welcomed the formal agreement reached by the Competitiveness Council to adopt the second ERA Policy Agenda 2025–2027 as a Council Recommendation, a key step toward a more structured and strategic #ERA.

Revisit the article👇
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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 20

☀️ YERUN summer reads: what does it mean to be young?

💡 It's not just about age. It’s about a shared spirit: bold, interdisciplinary, agile, and deeply engaged with society.

✨ Dive into Spark 5 for the full story:

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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 18

In June 2025, the YERUN 10th Anniversary Conference brought together members, policymakers, and friends for two days of meaningful exchanges in Brussels.

📖 Want to relive the conference or catch up? Make this one part of your summer reading list 👉 yerun.eu/2025/06/yeru...

YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 15

☀️ YERUN summer reads: research knows no borders

In April, Spark 4 celebrated a founding pillar of our network: research collaboration.

YERUN Research Mobility Awards (YRMA) have helped early- and mid-career researchers build skills, partnerships, and projects.

👉 yerun.eu/2025/04/spar...

YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 14

☀️ YERUN summer reads!

In May, YERUN contributed to the EC consultation on the post-2027 MFF, emphasising the critical role of research, innovation, and higher education in strengthening Europe’s long-term #competitiveness and resilience. 👇
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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 13

☀️ YERUN summer reads: what does it mean to be a young research university?

We asked all 24 member universities. The result? A publication exploring shared values, lived experiences, and what it means to be young, research-driven, and future-focused.

📘 yerun.eu/publication/...

#YERUN10

YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 12

☀️ YERUN summer reads

In the March Spark, we focused on what it takes to create attractive, stable and fair career pathways across Europe.

👥 Sasa Zelenika (UniRijeka)

👥 Karen Vandevelde (UniAntwerp)

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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 11

☀️ YERUN summer reads!

In March, YERUN responded to the European Commission’s consultation on the Startup and Scaleup Strategy, highlighting how #universities, especially #young #research universities, play a key role in driving innovation across Europe👇
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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 8

☀️ Summer highlights!

What does it mean to be part of YERUN?

🎙️Through a series of short testimonies, the video offers a candid glimpse into how YERUN is experienced by those who help shape it every day 👇
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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 7

☀️YERUN summer reads!

In March, YERUN welcomed the Warsaw Declaration. Our statement reaffirmed a clear position: the next EU Framework Programme (#FP10) must remain #ambitious, #independent, and fully equipped to deliver long-term impact👇
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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 6

☀️ YERUN summer reads

📍 The OPUS Final Conference marked the end of a project, but not of its momentum. From piloting new ways to assess research, to embedding #OpenScience in institutional cultures, OPUS showed that reform is possible and already happening.

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OPUS Final Conference: New Approach to Research Evaluation - Yerun

Discover how YERUN and OPUS pilot institutions implemented the Researcher Assessment Framework to support open science. Lessons, challenges, and next steps from an 18-month journey toward more…

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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 5

☀️YERUN summer reads!

Back in February, YERUN published “Ahead of the Curve”, a forward-looking paper on how young universities can help build a truly impactful Union of Skills. The paper offered 5 recommendations to ensure it delivers on its promise👇
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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 4

☀️ Summer reads

Too often, research is judged by numbers, not nuance. Here, we dove into YERUN’s role in advancing fair, inclusive, and values-based academic assessment.

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Spark 2 | Reforming Academic Assessment - Yerun

As part of our 10th-anniversary celebrations, this month we highlight YERUN's role in advancing Academic Assessment reform. Since its early days, YERUN has been committed to improving how academic car...

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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 1

✨𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝟔✨

📣 #ScienceCommunication is one of the most powerful tools young universities use to connect with the world.

🌍 From climate education and citizen science to podcasts, school labs and storytelling, we show science belongs in streets, cafés and beyond.

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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 1

☀️ YERUN summer reads: SECURing better research careers

🔒 In March, SecureEU partners met at the project’s closing event. They have a shared vision: rethinking and reshaping #ResearchCareers in Europe for a more sustainable, inclusive and impactful future.

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SECURE Summit - Researcher empowerment and policy recommendations Brussels, 6 March 2025

YouTube video by YERUN Brussels

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YERUN @yerunnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 31

🗞️ The July edition of #SPARKSofYERUN is out!

This month, we are highlighting how YERUN member #universities are engaging in #sciencecommunication and contributing to a more open and connected relationship between science and society!

👀 Enjoy the read 👉 yerun.eu/2025/07/spar...