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Position papers explain the viewpoints of the VSNU on a variety of subjects related to its fields of activity. See below for an overview.
Enhancing Europe's innovation capacity is the reason the EIT was created. The EIT's specificity is to integrate, at EU level, education and entrepreneurship with research and innovation. EIT and KICs should complement the EU research and innovation landscape. This demonstrates a clear vision on how to enhance the impact of research on Europe's society and economy. The EIT has a landmark contribution to make to the objectives of the EU's strategy for the next decade (EU 2020).
Read moreThis opinion paper from the universities rectors´ conferences of Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary and the Netherlands - which represent most of the universities in their respective countries - illustrates the experiences they have had in recent years with the implementation of Cohesion Policy programmes and projects and makes six primary demands.
Read moreInput of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), Netherlands Federation of University Medical Centres (NFU), Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) and Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU) to the Consultation: Green Paper on a Common Strategic Framework for future EU Research and Innovation Funding
Read moreIn this position paper, suggestions are proposed to improve the European subsidy systems and make suggestions for the simplification of administrative rules.
Read moreIn this paper eight recommendations are put forward for the design and implementation of the next European research and innovation programme after 2013, referred to as the Eighth Framework Programme.
Read moreIn this position paper the VSNU wishes to respond to the recent communication of the European Commission Youth on the move and - more specifically - to contribute to the midterm review of the European Lifelong Learning Programme and the development of the future programme in the field of education and training (2014-2020).
Read moreThis position paper is the input of the VSNU to the midterm review of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). It identifies room for improvement with respect to transparent and suitable rules and regulations, financial regulations, procedures, and information and assistance.
Read moreIn its response to the consultation of the high level panel for the review of the European Research Council (ERC), the VSNU addresses the three key elements of the review.
Read moreIn its discussion of the future of the European Higher Education Area, the VSNU identifies a need for action in four areas: increase diversity, stimulate mobility and international education, invest in international reputation and increase transparency, and increase funding.
Read moreIn their contribution to the public consultation of the budget review, the Dutch knowledge institutions united in Neth-ER (Netherlands House for Education and Research), including the VSNU, argue that a shift towards competitiveness is needed in the face of the challenges identified by the communication "Reforming the budget, changing Europe".
Read moreIn their contribution to the ERA green paper consultation, VSNU, KNAW and NWO offer a number of suggestions concerning the action lines of the green paper.
Read moreThis paper describes the position of the VSNU towards the OECD report "Thematic Review of Tertiary Education in The Netherlands".
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