Working Group Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Science & Education for Society Working Group.
Science & Education for Society
The Science & Education for Society Working Group addresses topics related to the concept of place-based universities and engagement with society and citizens while also working on the role of education (both VET and Higher Education) in the Research and Innovation Smart Specialisation Strategies (RIS3) as well as education and skills for research and innovation. The Working Group facilitates information sharing, knowledge development, and aims to strengthen existing and build new relationships with the EU institutions. Facilitating project development is also part of the Working Group's scope. For this purpose, the Working Group assesses the interest of the membership for specific calls under Erasmus+ and support in the most efficient way the members in building consortia, primarily with the ERRIN online tool for project development.
ERRIN Contact
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
ERRIN's online Blue Skills Talk
In the series of online ERRIN Skills Talks, we are pleased to invite ERRIN members and their local stakeholders to attend the 3rd session, dedicated to Blue Skills and taking place on Tuesday 6
ERRIN's second Skills for Resilience Talk
During the first ERRIN Skills for Resilience talk held on 13 May, we learnt about many interesting initiatives of ERRIN members. To follow up on, we invite ERRIN members and their stakeholders to
Smart Specialisation WG meeting: I3 Instrument – a look at the future and the current calls
This Smart Specialisation Working Group meeting will be focused on the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument, drawing attention to the experiences from using the initiative up to date,
WG Related Events
Save the date: ERRIN turns 25
ERRIN turns 25 and we will celebrate the occasion at the Autumn General Meeting on 10 December in Brussels. Share your memories, photos and reflections and help us tell the story of the network!
WIRE 2026: Future Regions: The Role of Sustainable Innovation in European Competitiveness
Hosted during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union and co-funded by the European Commission through Horizon Europe, WIRE 2026 – the Week of Innovative Regions in Europe – will take place on 2–3 December 2026 at the Millennium Theatre, Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Limerick, Ireland.
Save the date: European Research & Innovation Days 2026
The European Commission’s flagship research and innovation event, the European Research & Innovation Days 2026, will take place on 10 and 11 November 2026 in Brussels and online.
Mobilising territorial defence and security ecosystems
ERRIN’s Management Board Task Force on security and defence is organising a meeting with a focus on showcasing existing regional support programmes and schemes on defence and security ecosystems as well as exploring further the role that territories play in the EU security and defence landscape. This is part of the overall strategy aiming to integrate security and defence as an emerging theme in ERRIN’s structure.
Attracting talent for strong regions: Policies and tools for sustainable territorial regeneration
Organised by Puglia Region – Department of Economic Development, in collaboration with ARTI, as part of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026, the event will bring together regional and European perspectives on how talent attraction and retention can contribute to stronger, more resilient and sustainable territories. The event will be moderated by Astrid Hannes, ERRIN Head of Projects.
Horizon Europe info day: Horizontal Activities Nature and Bridging calls
On 16 October, the European Commission is organising an information day dedicated to the Nature and Bridging calls under Horizon Europe. These are a key novelty in the updated work programme Work Programme 2026-2027.
WG Documents
Mapping regional and local needs to inform the future European Competitiveness Fund (ECF)
The draft paper on "Mapping regional and local needs to inform the future European Competitiveness Fund (ECF)" complements ERRIN's previously submitted input papers and proposed amendments to the European Commission's proposal on the ECF.
Slovenian Business & Research Association Position Paper for the upcoming FP10
The Slovenian Business & Research Association (SBRA) is thrilled to have worked with the Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Science and Arts (ZRC SAZU) on their official Position Paper for the upcoming FP10! ZRC SAZU is Slovenia’s leading hub for the humanities and social sciences.
ERRIN’s 10 key messages towards the next Multiannual Financial Framework
At this pivotal time for Europe, with the Commission's proposals for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10) getting closer, European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN) is pleased to provide inputs on how the EU can create the right conditions for R&I to thrive for a competitive Europe post-2027. Drawing our comprehensive paper series 'Towards the 10th Framework Programme', with insights gathered from the 120 regional ecosystems that ERRIN brings together, ERRIN has put together 10 key messages on the…
ERRIN Year in review 2022
The ERRIN Year in review 2022 is out! Read the report to see the numerous activities ERRIN and its members have been involved in throughout the year.
WG Related Content
Europe's skills revolution starts in its regions and the new RESET tool can help them
The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training has just launched a new tool to help regions address their skills challenges. Launched on 8 October at the Committee of the Regions, the new RESET tool is the first multidimensional EU regional index and provides a regional lens on skills and vocational education and training (VET). The tool discloses detailed data about skills demand, skills supply, skills environments and skills mismatches of 244 regions across 27 Member-States.
Strong regions, strong Europe: ERRIN at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026
ERRIN spent the European Week of Regions and Cities moderating sessions, following debates and meeting more than a dozen member delegations. Here is a selection of the moments closest to our priorities, from the EU Missions and the next MFF to talent, culture and competitiveness.
ERRIN responds to the public consultation on the future of European Partnerships under FP10
On 16 October, ERRIN submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the future of European Partnerships under the future Horizon Europe (FP10). ERRIN calls for a more inclusive, transparent and territorially grounded framework that strengthens Europe’s innovation ecosystems and maximises the impact of EU R&I investments.
Danish university of applied sciences seeks partners for Horizon Europe project on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for healthcare
A Danish university of applied sciences seeks consortium partners and a coordinator for the Horizon Europe call HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-08: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for Healthcare. The organisation offers expertise in digital health literacy, implementation science, co-creation and stakeholder engagement, and seeks partners developing frontier AI solutions for healthcare supported by strong clinical, ethical and societal perspectives.
Danish university of applied sciences seeks consortium partners for HE project supporting independent living and inclusion of people with disabilities
A Danish university of applied sciences seeks participate in a consortium for a Horizon Europe Cluster Health proposal under HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-STAYHLTH-01. The initiative is to develop and evaluate person-centred solutions supporting independent living and inclusion of people with disabilities.
Erasmus+: Training Staff to Transform Libraries - Bibliothèque d'Alsace
The Bibliothèque d’Alsace is looking for partners for an Erasmus+ project. The Bibliothèque d’Alsace aims to extend European learning opportunities to staff from four intermunicipal public library networks in Alsace. It is therefore looking for other municipal libraries with the objective to foster professional exchange, discover innovative practices from other European countries, and strengthen cooperation and the development of public library services across the region.
Latest Updates
- By Astrid Hannes
Europe's skills revolution starts in its regions and the new RESET tool can help them
The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training has just launched a new tool to help regions address their skills challenges. Launched on 8 October at the Committee of the Regions, the new RESET tool is the first multidimensional EU regional index and provides a regional lens on skills and vocational education and training (VET). The tool discloses detailed data about skills demand, skills supply, skills environments and skills mismatches of 244 regions across 27 Member-States.
- By Martina Campajola
Strong regions, strong Europe: ERRIN at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026
ERRIN spent the European Week of Regions and Cities moderating sessions, following debates and meeting more than a dozen member delegations. Here is a selection of the moments closest to our priorities, from the EU Missions and the next MFF to talent, culture and competitiveness.
- By Silvia Ghiretti
ERRIN responds to the public consultation on the future of European Partnerships under FP10
On 16 October, ERRIN submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the future of European Partnerships under the future Horizon Europe (FP10). ERRIN calls for a more inclusive, transparent and territorially grounded framework that strengthens Europe’s innovation ecosystems and maximises the impact of EU R&I investments.
- By Josephine Tybjerg Sørensen
Danish university of applied sciences seeks consortium partners for HE project supporting independent living and inclusion of people with disabilities
A Danish university of applied sciences seeks participate in a consortium for a Horizon Europe Cluster Health proposal under HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-STAYHLTH-01. The initiative is to develop and evaluate person-centred solutions supporting independent living and inclusion of people with disabilities.
- By Martina Campajola
Call for example: Mapping regional support to the defence-related sector
ERRIN is looking for examples of support schemes and programmes developed by ERRIN members to support their SMEs and stakeholders in defence-related ecosystems. Some of the examples will be presented during the Mobilising territorial defence and security ecosystems event on 9 November.
- By Josephine Tybjerg Sørensen
Danish university of applied sciences seeks partners for Horizon Europe project on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for healthcare
A Danish university of applied sciences seeks consortium partners and a coordinator for the Horizon Europe call HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-08: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for Healthcare. The organisation offers expertise in digital health literacy, implementation science, co-creation and stakeholder engagement, and seeks partners developing frontier AI solutions for healthcare supported by strong clinical, ethical and societal perspectives.