Double Knowledge
The Neth-ER Network Conference, Double Knowledge, brought together policymakers, lecturers, researchers and students from across Europe to discuss the state of the European Union and the role of knowledge, education, research and innovation. The programme included contributions from MEP René Repasi, Member of Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Roxana Minzatu, Vanessa-Debiais-Sainton, Dr. Prof. Robbert Dijkgraaf, high-level representatives from the Dutch knowledge sector; Gaby Allard, Annelien Bredenoord, Marjan Hammersma, and Annemie Schols, and students Dayan Mangal, Thomas Walta, and Alessio Gottardo. The core message was that the EU must strengthen its competitiveness through greater cooperation and investment in education, research and innovation.
Watch the after movie here.
United Through Knowledge
The attendees received Neth-ER’s latest publication, United Through Knowledge, which highlights 24 international projects and examples of European knowledge collaboration. The projects cover a wide variety of subjects; from CO2 conversion research under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions to lecturers developing sustainability competencies through Erasmus+. The publication shows the power of international collaboration, joint agenda-setting and EU funding for education, research, and innovation. United Through Knowledge appears at a crucial time, as Europe’s knowledge sector closely monitors developments in the next Multiannual Financial Framework. Neth-ER has also recently published its response to the European Commission’s proposals for Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe.
Context
Every year, Neth-ER organises a network conference in Brussels, bringing together the Dutch knowledge sector, their European counterparts, and EU institutions. Positioned at the European intersection of education, research and innovation, Neth-ER fosters dialogue between policymakers, students, and key players from Europe’s knowledge community. Last year’s edition featured contributions from Alexandr Hobza, Chief Economist at the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation; Conny Aerts, professor at KU Leuven; and MEPs Marit Maij and Tom Berendsen, among others. Watch the after movie of “Investing in Knowledge & Changing Global Perspectives”.’
