Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2026 | Maria Leptin ERC President | Exchange of views and discussion with the CESAER Board | — |
| 04 Feb 2026 | Maria Leptin ERC President | Exchange of views and discussion with the CESAER Board | SRC |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Vanessa Debiais-Sainton Cabinet member | Exchange on the investment pathway for European Universities alliances in the next MFF | SRC |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Vanessa Debiais-Sainton Cabinet member | Exchange on the investment pathway for European Universities alliances in the next MFF | — |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Signe Ratso Deputy Director-General | Exchange of views on the proposal for the next Horizon Europe and on research security. | SRC |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Signe Ratso Deputy Director-General | Exchange of views on the proposal for the next Horizon Europe and on research security. | — |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Lucilla Sioli Director | Exchange between AI Office and representatives from the Guild, CESAER, EUA, Coimbra Group and YERUN | — |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Lucilla Sioli Director | Exchange between AI Office and representatives from the Guild, CESAER, EUA, Coimbra Group and YERUN | SRC |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Cécile Huet Head of Unit | Exchange between AI Office and representatives from the Guild, CESAER, EUA, Coimbra Group and YERUN | SRC |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Cécile Huet Head of Unit | Exchange between AI Office and representatives from the Guild, CESAER, EUA, Coimbra Group and YERUN | — |
| 04 Apr 2025 | Filip Van Depoele Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the future of the international dimension of the Erasmus+ Programme | SRC |
| 04 Apr 2025 | Filip Van Depoele Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the future of the international dimension of the Erasmus+ Programme | — |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Kirsi Haavisto Head of Unit | AI use in Tech Transfer | SRC |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Kirsi Haavisto Head of Unit | AI use in Tech Transfer | — |
| 23 Jan 2025 | Christophe Galand Head of Unit | Discussion on research place in the the future Multiannual Financial Framework | — |
| 23 Jan 2025 | Christophe Galand Head of Unit | Discussion on research place in the the future Multiannual Financial Framework | SRC |
| 12 Feb 2024 | Marc Lemaitre Director-General | • next steps for the European Research Area • remainder of Horizon Europe • trajectory towards FP10 | SRC |
| 12 Feb 2024 | Marc Lemaitre Director-General | • next steps for the European Research Area • remainder of Horizon Europe • trajectory towards FP10 | — |
| 19 Jul 2021 | Agnieszka Skonieczna Cabinet member | Skills Roundtable on Digital | — |
| 19 Jul 2021 | Filomena Chirico Cabinet member | Skills Roundtable on Digital | — |
| 19 Jul 2021 | Agnieszka Skonieczna Cabinet member | Skills Roundtable on Digital | SRC |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Mariya Gabriel Commissioner | European Bauhaus, Transformation agenda for higher education and Involvement and engagement of university associations in the governance and implementation of the European Research Area and the European Education Area | — |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Mariya Gabriel Commissioner | European Bauhaus, Transformation agenda for higher education and Involvement and engagement of university associations in the governance and implementation of the European Research Area and the European Education Area | SRC |
| 15 Feb 2019 | Jean-Philippe Gammel Cabinet member | Higher education | SRC |
| 15 Feb 2019 | Jean-Philippe Gammel Cabinet member | Higher education | — |
Mission & Goals
CESAER is an international association of leading specialised and comprehensive universities with a strong science and technology profile. Our aims are to: advocate Members´ interests by aiding policymakers and funders shaping European strategies, policies and programmes for research, education, innovation and university leadership; learn from each other by sharing and spreading intelligence, knowledge and best practice in research, education, innovation and university leadership; safeguard sustainable funding by advocating and shaping sustainable competitive and non-competitive funding streams to our Members from different sources at various levels; lead debate on key issues by advancing reflection and understanding of the roles of science and technology in knowledge societies for a sustainable future; amplify the Members´ and Association’s strengths by supporting Members in displaying their excellence and distinctiveness in Europe and beyond.
EU Legislative Interests
Global approach to research, innovation and education; European Research Area; European Innovation Agenda; Science Diplomacy; European Excellence Initiative; Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe; European Education Area; European Higher Education Area; European Higher Education Sector Observatory; European innovation ecosystems; EU strategy for universities; European Universities initiative; Competitive funding and European funding programmes for research, education and innovation; Research assessment system; Science & technology infrastructures; Open Access, etc.
Communication Activities
- Input note 'Research security as a collective responsibility: empowering universities, enabling Europe' (https://www.cesaer.org/content/5-operations/2025/20251027-cesaer-input-note-research-security.pdf) - Position 'European Affordable Housing Plan – housing Europe’s talent' (https://www.cesaer.org/content/5-operations/2025/20251017-cesaer-position-european-affordable-housing-plan-with-doi.pdf) - Position 'Strengthening Europe's position in artificial intelligence through science, technology and education' (https://www.cesaer.org/content/5-operations/2025/20250630-cesaer-position-ai.pdf) - Position 'An integrated European ecosystem for research and technology infrastructures' (https://www.cesaer.org/content/5-operations/2025/20250627-cesaer-position-rti.pdf) - Position 'Union of Skills: Building a strong science and technology base for a competitive and prosperous Europe' (https://www.cesaer.org/content/5-operations/2025/20250625-cesaer-position-union-of-skills.pdf) - Position 'Erasmus+ for a prosperous, resilient and skilled Europe through science and technology' (https://www.cesaer.org/content/5-operations/2025/20250623-cesaer-position-erasmus.pdf) - Position 'Seizing Europe’s innovation moment: Empowering science and technology through the Innovation Act' (https://www.cesaer.org/content/5-operations/2025/20250617-position-innovation-act.pdf) - Position 'Empowering excellence: European Universities Alliances as laboratories for success stories' (https://www.cesaer.org/news/empowering-excellence-european-universities-alliances-as-laboratories-for-success-stories-1777) - Position 'Revitalise the European Institute of Innovation & Technology' (https://www.cesaer.org/news/revitalise-the-european-institute-of-innovation-and-technology-1751) - Position 'Shaping science diplomacy: Perspectives of universities of science & technology' (https://www.cesaer.org/news/shaping-science-diplomacy-perspectives-of-universities-of-science-and-technology-1744) - Position 'Competitiveness, reindustrialisation and strategic autonomy through leadership in science & technology’ (https://www.cesaer.org/news/shape-industrial-policy-and-resilient-competitiveness-through-cutting-edge-science-and-technology-1728/) - Position 'Unleash the full potential of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions' (https://www.cesaer.org/news/unleash-the-full-potential-of-marie-sklodowska-curie-actions-1724) - Position 'Strengthen dual-use technologies by enhancing EU defence funding' (https://www.cesaer.org/news/strengthen-dual-use-technologies-by-enhancing-eu-defence-funding-1716/) - Position ‘For a flexible, resilient and impactful Erasmus+’ (https://www.cesaer.org/news/for-a-flexible-resilient-and-impactful-erasmus-key-considerations-to-help-shape-the-future-of-erasmus-1665/) - Position 'EU missions and the way forward for mission-oriented research & innovation' (https://www.cesaer.org/news/eu-missions-and-the-way-forward-for-mission-oriented-research-and-innovation-1623/) - Input 'Towards next framework programme for research & innovation 2028-2034 ('FP10')' (https://www.cesaer.org/news/towards-fp10-the-next-framework-programme-for-research-and-innovation-1614/) - Declaration on contributions of universities of science and technology to sustainability (https://www.cesaer.org/news/universities-of-science-and-technology-underline-their-responsibility-and-willingness-to-advance-contributions-to-sustainability-1561/) - White Paper 'Leading by example: Boosting sustainability through good governance adopted by universities of S&T' (https://www.cesaer.org/news/universities-of-science-and-technology-explore-boosting-contributions-to-sustainability-1559/) - White Paper 'Keeping science open? Current challenges in the day-to-day reality of universities' (https://www.cesaer.org/news/keeping-science-open-current-challenges-in-the-day-to-day-reality-of-universities-1556/)
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
EOSC association
Organisation Members
http://www.cesaer.org/en/members/