According to the European Commission, today, European society needs more than ever the contribution of universities. Europe is facing major challenges such as climate change, digital transformation and an aging population, while being affected by the biggest global health crisis in a century and its economic consequences. Universities, and the entire higher education sector, are at the heart of education, research and innovation, and have an essential role in shaping sustainable and resilient economies and making the European Union more ecological, inclusive and digital. The two new initiatives adopted this year will support universities in this effort. Commission Communication on a European strategy for universities Council recommendation on building bridges for effective European higher education cooperation

This Plan contains 30 measures that will mobilize close to 3,000 million euros with the aim of bringing back the scientists who left, encouraging those who are in Spain to stay and attracting the best. The measures include regulatory reforms, new calls and information and communication tools, which will be launched over the next 18 months. The measures of the Plan are divided into three axes: creating more opportunities and better conditions for the development of scientific careers in universities and public research organizations. Eliminating barriers and creating new incentives for attracting international scientific talent to the Spanish public sector.Promoting the incorporation of international scientific and innovative personnel in the private sector. Link to download the document.

The Governing Council has approved the document, which includes a series of actions based on the four key areas of the anti-fraud cycle: prevention, detection, correction and prosecution. More information: http://www.upv.es/noticias-upv/noticia-13625-plan-de-medida-es.html Link to document: http://www.upv.es/entidades/SG/infoweb/sg/info/U0913793.pdf

The preliminary draft of the act for amending the Science, Technology and Innovation Act (14/2011, from June 1), aims to decisively address the resolution of various deficiencies detected in the Spanish System of Science, Technology and Innovation. The document can be consulted at the following link: https://www.ciencia.gob.es/dam/jcr:ac4684db-93f9-4bbc-bfd9-5ad893ccb557/APL_ReformaLEY_CIENCIA_17_01_22.pdf

At the meeting of the Governing Council on December 23, 2021, the "General Research Principles" and the "Scientific Integrity Policy" were approved. Both documents, available in Spanish, Valencian and English, can be consulted on the following page: http://www.upv.es/entidades/VINV/info/1181045normalc.html