EU Policy Briefing University of Jyväskylä – The Science Council June 2010

EU Policy Briefing

University of Jyväskylä – The Science Council

June 2010

Dr. Antoaneta FoleaScience Adviser

University of [email protected]

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Science Advisor

Science Policy

Analysis of EU science and research legislative texts and their impact on the university

Drafting of policy positions papers, presentations and publications

Supporting the university science and research policy with analysis of European legislation

Presenting and/or participating in national or international conferences or seminars

Contributing to elaboration of strategies in research and innovation

Making recommendations on science policy

EU research funding – FP7 / FP8

Finding funding opportunities Assistance for proposal preparation Assistance during negotiation of

proposal and project management



2009 – 2010

Redefine European research

Re-focus European R&D



2008: “2020 Vision for the European Research Area (ERA)”

Council of the European Union, 9 December 2008

• Council conclusions adopted by the Competitiveness Council, 2.12.2008• Legally binding for all Member States



2008: “2020 Vision for the European Research Area (ERA)”

The ERA is firmly rooted in society and responsive to its needs

The European publicly-supported research and technology plays a key role in responding to the needs of citizens and business, through world-class cutting-edge research

The ERA defines the European way to excellence in research

Strong interactions within the “knowledge triangle” (education, research and innovation) are promoted at all levels

The ERA provides coordinated support to researchers and research institutions engaged in excellent research



2009: The Lund Declaration

The Grand Challenges for research

The vision that will shape the Framework Programme 8



2009: The Lund Declaration:“Europe must focus on the Grand Challenges of our time”

European research must focus on the Grand Challenges of our time moving beyond current rigid thematic approaches

Responses to Grand Challenges: broad areas of issue-oriented research in relevant fields

The Framework Programme for Research (FP7, FP8) must also respond to these demands

Grand Challenges:

• Global warming• Tightening supplies of

energy, water and food• Ageing societies• Public health• Security• Turning Europe into an

eco-efficient economy

Actions: Strengthening frontier research initiated by the research community itself Taking a global lead in the development of enabling technologies Excellence and well-networked knowledge institutions The creation and maintenance of world class research infrastructures



2009: The Lund Declaration - Actions:

Prioritizing of research and innovation to meet Grand Challenges

Transformation of European knowledge production system through major university reform

Radical new solutions require more risk-taking in research and innovation

Strategically develop international relations and cooperations by strengthening links and alliances

World class research infrastructures are needed for excellence and attractiveness



2009: European Research Area Advisory Board ERAB

“Preparing Europe for a New Renaissance”A strategic view of the European Research Area – Vision 2030



‘New Renaissance = A paradigm shift in how we think, live and interact together, as well as a paradigm shift in what the role and place of science should be’

‘A new resolution: to make the ERA a byword for creativity, excellence and efficiency – and the catalyst for a new Renaissance in the way we think, act and research globally

(ERAB, Nov. 2009)



Action required by 2030 on 6 fundamental issues:

1. A united ERA to permit ideas and people to move freely

2. An ERA driven by societal needs to address the ‘Grand Challenges’

3. An ERA based on shared responsibility between science, policy and society a ‘new social contract’ between science and society

4. An ERA of open innovation between all public and private stakeholders

5. An ERA to deliver excellence; risk-taking in research will be the guiding principle for the ERA policy

6. An ERA of cohesion to allow all European research actors to take part in the knowledge-based society

2009: European Research Area Advisory Board ERAB:



“A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth”A strategic view of the EU– Vision 2020

2010: EU2020

“Europe 2020 is about what we need to do today and tomorrow to get the EU economy back on track.”

“We need to build a new economic model based on knowledge, low-carbon economy and high employment levels.”

“Europe 2020 will rely on two pillars: the thematic approach; and country reporting.”

Jose Manuel BarrosoPresident of the European Commission

03.03.2010



2010: EU2020 - The Flagship Initiatives Target EU Flagship Initiative

SMART GROWTH

INNOVATION: Innovation UnionRefocus R&D and innovation policy on major challenges, while closing the gap between science and market to turn inventions into products

EDUCATION: Youth on the moveEnhancing the quality and international attractiveness of Europe’s higher education by promoting student and young professional mobility

DIGITAL SOCIETY: A digital agenda for EuropeDelivering sustainable economic and social benefits from a Digital Single Market based on ultra fast internet

SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

CLIMATE, ENERGY AND MOBILITY: Resource efficient EuropeSupporting the shift towards a resource efficient and low-carbon economy

COMPETITIVENESS: An industrial policy for green growthHelping the EU’s industrial base to be competitive in the post-crisis world, promoting entrepreneurship and developing new skills

INCLUSIVE GROWTH

EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS: An agenda for new skills and jobsCreating the conditions for modernising labour markets, with a view to raising employment levels and ensuring the sustainability of social models

FIGHTING POVERTY: European platform against povertyEnsuring economic, social and territorial cohesion by helping the poor and socially excluded and enabling them to play an active part in society



EU2020 Flagship Initiative “Innovation Union” 1/3

The aim: to re-focus R&D and innovation policy on the challenges facing our society:- energy security - transport- climate change - resource efficiency- health - ageing- environmentally-friendly production - land management

Every link should be strengthened in the innovation chain, from “blue sky” research to commercialisation




To develop a strategic research agenda focused on challenges such as:- energy security - transport- climate change - resource efficiency- health - ageing- environmentally-friendly production - land management

To enhance joint programming with Member States and regions

To improve framework conditions for business to innovate

To launch ‘European Innovation Partnerships’ between the EU and national levels (the first will include: “building the bio-economy by 2020”, “the key enabling technologies to shape

Europe’s industrial future”, and “technologies to allow older people to live independently and be active in society”)

To strengthen and further develop the role of EU instruments to support innovation (e.g. structural funds)

To promote knowledge partnerships and strengthen links between education, business, research and innovation, to promote entrepreneurship by supporting Young Innovative Companies

Actions at EU level:




To reform national and regional R&D and innovation systems to foster excellence and smart specialisation

To reinforce cooperation between universities, research and business

To implement joint programming and enhance cross-border cooperation in areas with EU value added and adjust national funding procedures accordingly

To ensure the diffusion of technology across the EU territory

To ensure a sufficient supply of science, maths and engineering graduates and to focus school curricula on creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship

To prioritise knowledge expenditure, including by using tax incentives and other financial instruments to promote greater private R&D investments

Actions at Member State level:



2010: EU2020 and ERAB Renaissance Vision

Maire Geoghegan-QuinnCommissioner for Research, Innovation and Science2010 - 2014

ERAB Conference, Seville, 6-7 May 2010

http://www.erab2010.com/Publico/Resultados/videos/dia1/index.aspx?idioma=en

http://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/geoghegan-quinn/index_en.htm



Europe has experienced its worst economic crisis since the 1930s.

The only way to replace the jobs lost and to achieve a prosperous, green and fair economy is to improve Europe's performance in innovation: develop new products and services that create wealth and improve quality of life.

More innovation is necessary to tackle our century's defining challenges: climate change, energy and food security, health and the fact that the average age of Europe's population is increasing.

Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn: how we can make Europe into an Innovation Union?



2010: Project Europe 2030 – Challenges and OpportunitiesThe ”Wise Men” Report to the EU Council of presidents and prime-ministers

Felipe Gonzalez Marquez, ChairmanVaira Vike-Freiberga, Vice ChairJarmo Ollila, Vice ChairLykke FriisRem KoolhaasRichard LambertMario MonttiRainer MunzKalypso NicolaidisNicole NotatWolfgang SchusterLech Walesa

“Growth through knowledge: Empowering the individual”



2010: Project Europe 2030 Europe is falling behind in the skills race

By 2025 Asia may be at the forefront of scientific and technological developments at the expense of the EU and US

A better use of human talent will be the key strategic instrument for ensuring … progress for European society at large

Creation of an “Innovation Union”

Greater private sector funding

Develop EU centres for pre-competitive applied research (public-private partnerships between states, regions and private industry)

Develop European poles of excellence

Facilitate knowledge transfer



Key features for the research of our time:

Science - Research AND Society – Communication with society

Research driven by societal needs: Grand Challenges – Set research agenda (where the EU money goes)

Innovation (“Innovation Union”) – Close the gap between science and market

Combination of directed top-down (impact driven) and non-directed bottom-up (science driven) researchC

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JyU Strategy 2010 – 2017: Excellence and Dynamism

Strategic Objective:

The University will be one of Finland’s leading and most successful multidisciplinary research universities

In its core fields, the University will be the leading research university in Finland, with its areas of research strength reaching the highest international level

The University will have a major societal impact

The University will be known for the high level of its basic research

The Strategy and Operational Agenda – University of Jyväskylä 2017https://www.jyu.fi/hallinto/strategia/en

https://www.jyu.fi/hallinto/strategia/en



JyU Strategy 2010 – 2017: Excellence and Dynamism

The University will be an institution of open knowledge and competence, characterizes by open interaction with enterprises, policymakers and other players in society.

The knowledge and competence produced at the University is made broadly available in society.

The cornerstones of the University’s social interaction include basic and applied research, in addition to education …

The University will have a significant role in producing, testing, and commercialising innovations

The Strategy and Operational Agenda – University of Jyväskylä 2017https://www.jyu.fi/hallinto/strategia/en

https://www.jyu.fi/hallinto/strategia/en



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