In collaboration with KnowledgeRights21, we proudly present the 5th Freedom project in our innovation lab!
š In this edition of Innovation Lab, we dive into why the free movement of knowledgeāthe proposed 5th Freedomāis not just a policy ambition but a structural necessity for Europeās resilience and competitiveness. Julien Chicot, Head of Research Innovation Policy at The Guild, outlines the cultural and legal barriers still holding back research collaboration, and makes a compelling case for turning the European Research Area (ERA) into a truly enabling space for scientists and society alike.
Key quotes:
š£ļø āCross-border collaboration is simply critical to scientific excellence in Europe.ā
š£ļø āWe need an ERA Act, just to ensure that researchers are never denied access to data just because of legal uncertainties.ā
š£ļø āItās only by being together that they can effectively identify the challenges, but also the solutions for the free movement of knowledge in Europe.ā
š£ļø āWe have to turn our diversity into an asset to push the frontier of knowledge.ā
š£ļø āOur universities look forward to solutions that will help researchers to access any type of data under fair conditions.ā
šAbout Our Guest
šļø Julien Chicot | The Guild
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linkedin.com/in/julien-e-j-chicot Julien Chicot brings a strategic lens to the intersection of research excellence and EU policymaking. At The Guildāa network of 22 research-intensive universitiesāhe champions a future where legal clarity and institutional reform unlock Europeās full research potential.
Our bite-sized videos bring you:
āŖļø Expert predictions on the future of Europeās competitive edge in a knowledge-driven economy.
āŖļø Crucial insights on what policymakers should (1) enableābold investments in research and innovationāand (2) avoidābarriers that limit the free movement of ideas and talent.
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