One Hour with Europe
«One Hour with Europe», is an initiative managed by the NTNU Brussels office in collaboration with the colleagues of the Rectorate Staff
The initiative aims to keep interested colleagues up to date on what is happening in Brussels, and about the latest novelties on Funding Programmes on a monthly basis by means of interactive meetings. The events highlights the future opportunities that the various Brussels initiatives hold for Norwegian researchers.
The initiative hosts relevant key players from the European Commission, relevant R&I stakeholders and colleagues from NTNU.
If you want to receive invitations to future One Hour with Europe sessions, you can register to the mailinglist.
Please note that by registering to the mailinglist, you also consent to being informed about other future initiatives by the NTNU Brussels Office.
Recordings from previous editions
4 October 2024
Topic and recording: The IA Act and the Future of European Digital Competitiveness
Speaker: Lucilla Sioli, Director of the EU AI Office, within the European Commission.
10 June 2024
Topic and recording: The fourth ESPAS Global Trends to 2040 report: Choosing Europe's Future
Speaker: Dr. Eamonn Noonan, Policy Analyst, European Parliamentrary Research Service, European Parliament.
Eamonn Noonan's presentation (PDF)
16 May 2024
Topic and recording: The implementation of the New European Research Area
Speaker: Anna Panagopoulou, European Commission, DG RTD, Director of Directorate ERA & Innovation
Anna Panagopoulou's presentation (PDF)
21 March 2024
Topic and recording: The Dual-Use research perspectives and the related public consultation
Speaker: Maria Cristina Russo, European Commission, DG RTD, Director for Global Approach and International Cooperation in R&I
30 October 2023
Topic and recording: Advanced Materials for Industrial Leadership: Vision, Approaches and Expected Impacts
Speaker: Jürgen Tiedje, Head of Unit Industrial Transformation at DG Research and Innovation, European Commission
Jürgen Tiedje's presentation (PDF)
23 June 2023
Topic and recording: The Long-Term Competitiveness of the EU: Beyond 2030
Speaker: Giulia Del Brenna, European Commission DG GROW Deputy Director of Strategy and Economic Analysis Directorate, Head of Strategy and Regulation: Single Market and Industrial Policy Unit.
05 May 2023
Topic and recording: Stimulating Clean Technologies Production: The Net-Zero Industry Act
Speaker: Stefano Soro, Head of Unit Green and Circular Economy at the European Commission DG Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs.
27 March 2023
Topic and recording: The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission: Role, approach and future opportunities for Researchers, Universities and HEIs
Speaker: Emanuela Bellan – European Commission DG JRC Head of Member States Partnerships and International Relations Unit
1 December 2022
Topic and recording: The AU-EU Innovation Agenda: The stakes, opportunities and role of Universities/Higher Education Institutions
Speaker: Nienke Buisman – European Commission DG Research and Innovation Head of Unit Global Approach and International Cooperation in R&I: Asia, Africa, Middle East & External Relations
31 March 2022
Topic and recording: Boosting Europe's competitiveness through a re-launched European Research Area (ERA): implementation status and upcoming initiatives
Speaker: Anna Panagopoulou – European Commission DG RTD, Director of ERA & Innovation Directorate
28 January 2022
Topic and recording: EU-Africa cooperation opportunities in R&I and Erasmus+
Speakers: Piero Venturi – European Commission, EEAS, EU Science Counsellor to the African Union, and Fiorella Perotto – European Commission, DG EAC, Policy Officer for Africa
26 November 2021
Topic and recording: EC Strategic Foresight to Strenghten the EU's global leadership
Speaker: Juraj Nociar – Head of the Cabinet of Vice-President for the Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič in European Commission
16 September 2021
Topic and recording: The Updated EU Industrial Strategy and ERA industrial Technology roadmaps
Speaker: Angelo Wille – Deputy Head of Unit Industrial Research, Innovation and Investment Agendas, EC DG RTD
4 May 2021
Topic and recording: The new Eu strategy on Adaption to Climate Change and the upcoming "fit for 55" Energy and Climate Package
Speaker: Clara de la Torre – Deputy Director General DG Climate Action of the European Commission
Organized in collaboration with NORCORE
17 March 2021
Topic and recording: The New Batteries Directive and Its Impact on Future R&I Activities in the Sector
Speaker: Mattia Pellegrini – Head of Waste Management and Secondary Materials Unit in DG GROW of the European Commisson
Organized in collaboration with NORCORE
4 March 2021
Topic and recording: Research Infrastructures in the Next Framework Programme: Revised Role, Approaches and Strategies
Speaker: Roberta Zobbi – Deputy Head of Unit Research & Industrial Infrastructures DG RTD
Organized in collaboration with NORCORE
24 November 2020
Topic and recording: A new ERA for Research and Innovation
Speaker: Anna Panagopoulou – acting director of Research & Innovation Outreach Directorate at the Directorate for Research and Innovation DG of the European Commission
Organized in collaboration with NORCORE
28 October 2020
Topic and recording: The role of the built environment in the context of smart cities and the "Renovation Wave for Europe" Strategy
Speaker: Georg Houben – Policy Officer. DG Energy, Unit C2 - "Innovation, clean technologies and competitiveness"
15 September 2020
Topic and recording: Horizon Europe: EU missions
Speakers: Minna Wilkki – Head of Unit Missions and Partnerships, DG RTD European Commission & Neville Reeve – Head of Sector Missions, DG RTD European Commission.
30 June 2020
Topic and recording: The Circular Economy Action Plan in the European Green Deal
Speaker: Mattia Pellegrini – Head of Unit DG Environment, Circular Economy and Green Growth, Waste Management and Secondary Materials
3 June 2020
Topic: European Partnerships
Speaker: Joerg Niehoff – Head of Sector DG Research and Innovation, Policy and Programming Centre, Missions & Partnerships, Partnerships
2 April 2020
Topic: EEA and Norway Grants
Speaker: Alexandra Witczak Haugstad – Research Council Norway
8 January 2020
Topic: Horizon Europe and its novel instruments
Speaker: Rinske van den Berg – Policy Officer DG Research and Innovation, Research and Innovation Outreach, Academic R&I and Research Organisations
One Hour with Manuel Heitor
One Hour with Europe Webinar – “Shaping Europe’s Future: Insights and Strategy for Horizon Europe”
Discovering the ‘Align, Act, Accelerate’ Report of the Expert Group on the Interim Evaluation of Horizon Europe
Europe is at a pivotal moment in its research and innovation journey, with the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe and the upcoming Framework Programme 10 (FP10) offering a chance to reflect on past successes and plan strategically for the future. Following the 2024 European elections, the autumn presents a crucial time to shape the EU's next steps in research and innovation.
On 16 October 2024, the European Commission released the "Align, Act, Accelerate" report, a key document that will influence the formation of FP10. Containing 12 recommendations, the report challenges current approaches and proposes significant changes. Its release has already sparked important discussions, and stakeholders are invited to further engage with its contents (https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/2f9fc221-86bb-11ef-a67d-01aa75ed71a1/language-en).
In this edition of the "One Hour with Europe" webinar, Professor Manuel Heitor, chair of the expert group behind the report, will present the findings and engage directly with participants. This webinar offers a unique opportunity not only to hear a detailed presentation of the report but also to challenge its recommendations directly with Professor Heitor, providing deeper insights into how lessons from Horizon Europe can shape FP10 and boost Europe's global competitiveness.
The discussion might also highlight the critical role of academia and research institutions in driving innovation, sustainability, and societal impact in FP10. We expect the webinar to offer valuable insights into the EU’s evolving research landscape and its strategies for building a more inclusive, competitive, and resilient future.
