This report summarises the key discussions and insights from the fifth Science Europe–NRFU webinar on financial management of research projects, drawing on experiences from the European Commission, CSIC, and the Estonian Research Council (ETAG). It highlights practical approaches to balancing flexibility, trust, and accountability, reducing administrative burdens, and strengthening research management capacity to support the further development of Ukraine’s research funding system.

Science Europe has joined 28 European organisations representing the research, development and innovation (RD&I) community in calling for at least €200 billion for Horizon Europe 2028–2034.

Responding to the European Commission Copyright Consultation, Science Europe has published a new Position Statement calling for a harmonised EU Secondary Publication Right (SPR) to support Open Science, facilitate cross-border research collaboration, and strengthen the European Research Area.

Science Europe has responded to the European Commission’s consultation on European Partnerships under the next EU Research and Innovation Framework Programme (2028–2034), building on its June 2026 Position Statement.

Science Europe has responded to the European Commission’s consultation on the evaluation of the EU Dual-Use Regulation, highlighting the need for a proportionate approach that addresses research security risks while safeguarding responsible international research collaboration.

This guidance document provides a practical framework to help research organisations strengthen and embed science communication in research cultures and across the research lifecycle.It includes principles for responsible and effective science communication, and a tool to help organisations review their approaches.

The report from the Science Europe webinar Rapid and Living Evidence Synthesis for Environmental Action: Best Practices and Next Steps, held on 27 April 2026, explores evolving approaches to evidence synthesis and their role in connecting research evidence with timely, science-informed environmental decision making. It highlights the potential of rapid and living evidence synthesis, as well as the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence in the process.

Science Europe has responded to the European Commission consultation on the application of the ‘Do No Significant Harm’ (DNSH) principle under the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework, calling for an approach that supports environmental sustainability while recognising the specific characteristics of research and innovation.

This report explores the evolving challenges facing academic freedom and highlights the role of institutional autonomy, sustainable funding, research integrity, and supportive research environments in safeguarding it. It also identifies priorities for strengthening academic freedom across the European Research Area.

This report summarises the discussions from the fourth webinar in the NRFU–Science Europe Webinar Series 'Building Capacity in the Ukrainian Research and Innovation Ecosystem,' exploring ongoing developments in responsible research assessment and examining how evolving approaches to assessment can contribute to improving research quality, fostering positive research cultures, and recognising a broader range of research contributions and impacts.