The state of Hessia (Hessen) situated at the centre of Germany is well-known for its pulsating universities of applied sciences, research institutes and universities - some of which are leading in different research fields. Our region offers great research opportunities for scientists and strives to attract talents to Hessia in a number of research fields. Current research priorities of the European Union like digitization, climate and health, and particularly pandemic-related and cancer research, are perfectly matching with Hessia’s research strengths. The institutions of higher education in Hessia carry out research and teach in all major disciplines, achieving a high standard of excellence.
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S3 Strategy
The Commission's Green Deal has brought about a paradigm shift towards an ecologically to an ecologically oriented economy. In Hessia, we consider ecology and economy as a unity. The Hessian Innovation Strategy reflects our approach as one of the most innovative regions in Europe. Resilience, innovative strength and sustainability are therefore important principles of our strategy.
Latest Updates
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
13 cities from ERRIN member regions selected as NetZeroCities Twin Cities
The NetZeroCities project, in which ERRIN is a partner, has through its Twinning Programme matched 40 Twin Cities from across Europe with the 53 Pilot Cities that were selected earlier this year. ERRIN is pleased to see that 13 of the selected Twin Cities come from ERRIN member regions.
- By Adrianna Frankowska
The Polish Council Presidency 2025 - Priorities and Challenges
The partner regions Wielkopolska and Hessen are organising a lunchtime event: The Polish Council Presidency 2025 – Priorities and Challenges on 23 January 2025 at 13:00 (light lunch as of 12.30) at the Multiple Regions House, 21, Rue Montoyer in Brussels.
- By Hilary Webb
Meet a Scientist
In this meeting, ERRIN members can learn more about Hessen's project 'Meet a Scientist'. The project offers high-school students and their teachers a platform to exchange with scientists from GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research and the Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR).
- By Thomas Berger
Online event: Researchers’ Mobility with EU Marie-Skłodowska-Curie-Actions – New Chances Ahead for Applicants!
On the occasion of the first Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) project calls under Horizon Europe starting in mid-May 2021, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences is pleased to invite all potential applicants and interested stakeholders to an online event on May 18, 2021 to present the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship (PF) call and the new Hessian MSCA fellowship programme for holders of the MSCA seal of excellence.
- By Lucía HUERTAS
CyberSec4Europe Discussion and Reception
The results of the CyberSec4Europe, along with three other pilot projects, will be the topic of an upcoming event at the Representation of the State of Hessen tot he EU.