EU Policy input

EU Policy Input From UiB

This page brings together EU policy advocacy initiatives, position papers and consultations responses from the UiB.

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Open Letter on the Future FP10 to the College of Commissioners

In light of the ongoing discussions on future EU long-term budget (MFF) and the future Pramework Programme for research and innovation (FP10). The Rector of the University of Bergen, Margareth Hagen shared the following letter with some key concerns.

A Call for Stronger EU Focus on Women’s Health Research

DRIV – UiB’s Center for Research on Women’s Health urges the EU to strengthen women’s health research in Europe. In this position paper, UiB highlights the need for increased funding, dedicated partnerships, and policy measures to close critical knowledge gaps in women’s health.

Key Recommendations for EU's Next Framework Programme on R&I (FP10)

UiB has published a position paper with recommendations for EU’s next framework programme for research and innovation, FP10. The position paper highlights the importance of increased investments in research and innovation across the whole R&I landscape, from curiosity-driven research to...

UiB gives input to Erasmus+

The University of Bergen has provided input on priorities and design for the European Union's framework programme for education.

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UiB gives input to the EU's Defence of Democracy Package

UiB strongly advocates for increased protection of academic freedom and urges the provision of more funding to research in the arts and humanities, as they are essential to a thriving democracy.

UiB's recommendations for the EU Climate Target for 2040

UiB sees knowledge generation and knowledge-based climate action as critical areas to effectively combat climate change. Here are the key takeaways from UiBs contributions.

UiB gives input to EU’s research policy

The University of Bergen has provided input to the EU Commission on priorities for Horizon Europe in the next period of the programme, 2025-2027. ...

Influencing the priorities of Horizon Europe

The University of Bergen (UiB) and NORCE Norwegian Research Centre have joined forces to give input to the European Commission on ocean-related research and innovation in Horizon Europe. Read the key messages here.

10.03.2025