Pierre Paul Zalio

🎓 New open-access article in Regional Studies “From Lisbonisation to Hyper-Lisbonisation: the long goodbye to EU Cohesion Policy’s original goals” with Francesco Molica and Alessandra de Renzis 🔗 DOI: https://lnkd.in/eHFPcBZV What the paper shows, in plain terms? Three stages in 25 years: Lisbonisation (2000–2014), Territorialisation (2014–2020), Hyper-Lisbonisation (2020–today). ➡️ Core result: a drift from redistributive territorial cohesion toward competitiveness, short-term priorities and flexible reallocation. ➡️ Governance shift: national control gains ground vs. regional management; REACT-EU and 2021–2027 rules confirm this trend. ➡️ Policy risk: fragmentation of objectives and weaker support for less-developed regions. ➡️ Key tension: spatial equity vs. economic efficiency. ➡️ Practical lens: who decides, who benefits, and at which scale. So what? Safeguards for lagging regions deserve a fresh look. A clearer strategic compass for Cohesion Policy remains necessary. Evidence at multiple scales can guide a better balance between sectoral goals and territorial justice. 💬 Your turn: Do you see Hyper-Lisbonisation in your country or region? Which safeguards would you prioritise first—allocation rules, evaluation criteria, or new partnership tools? #RegionalStudies #CohesionPolicy #RegionalDevelopment #EU #PublicPolicy #OpenAccess Andrés Rodríguez-Pose Andrea Conte George Petrakos Ida Musialkowska Nicola Francesco Dotti

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🇫🇷 In Strasbourg today for the Council of Europe opening session of the AI Compass for Education. The session was opened and chaired by Villano QIRIAZI (Head of the Education Department, Council of Europe). The discussions emphasized that the role of AI in education is not only technical, but also deeply linked to democracy, ethics, and diversity. Speakers highlighted the urgent need for a common European framework to overcome fragmented approaches, develop shared standards, and provide clear guidance for schools and higher education institutions. Key themes included the importance of placing teachers at the center, not only as users but also as co-creators of AI tools, ensuring data security, pedagogical validity, and academic integrity, while also safeguarding students’ ethical and character development. The debate also addressed the digital divide and equity risks, noting how unregulated tools can deepen inequalities and reinforce biases. Concerns around pluralism and diversity were underlined, with a warning against filter bubbles and homogenization of knowledge. The overall message was clear: as the speed of technological innovation accelerates, Europe must create a balanced roadmap that aligns AI integration with the values of human dignity, democracy, and responsible teaching. I am glad to contribute to this important dialogue and its future impact on education.

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📣 The #ELIXIR-STEERS project has released its first policy brief, Strategies for Enhancing the Credit and Recognition of #ResearchArtefacts, outlining recommendations ✨ to enhance the credit and recognition of non-traditional research artefacts within European research assessment systems. The policy brief proposes 🙌 a coordinated approach that combines technical #infrastructure solutions with policy reforms aligned with major 🇪🇺 EU initiatives, such as the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC Association) and the CoARA - Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment, to ensure all research outputs are formally credited. Read the news: https://loom.ly/BtJlKCE

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Northwest Alliance Supports Research Collaborations Between Oldenburg and Bremen   With the “NoW – Northwest Alliance Research Fund,” the Northwest Alliance, a partnership between the universities of Bremen and Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, aims to intensify scientific collaboration between the two institutions. Researchers can apply for up to 20,000 euros in funding.   Researchers can submit applications from now until the end of June 2026, provided that funds remain available. Cooperation is possible under two funding lines: “Northwest Impuls” and “Northwest Advanced.”   Northwest Impuls is intended to initiate new collaborations between researchers at both universities. Funding is available for tandems that have not yet published jointly or acquired third-party funding. Professors and permanent researchers at both locations are eligible to apply. Material resources of up to 5,000 euros can be requested for up to 40 tandem constellations. The funds can be used, for example, for workshops, feasibility studies, or the preparation of draft proposals.   The “Northwest Advanced” program aims to strengthen the existing joint research priorities and areas of potential of the Northwest Alliance – from climate research to health and AI topics, energy transition, and sustainability. Teams of professors from both universities can apply for material resources of up to 20,000 euros, for example for conferences, pilot studies, or support services for third-party funding applications. Up to ten teams will receive funding.   The funding lines are an integral part of the Northwest Alliance's long-term strategy to build lasting academic networks and increase the international visibility of the participating institutions.

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