Research-intensive universities in the UK and Germany have promised to build a stronger partnership, reflecting how important international research collaboration is in addressing the pressing challenges of today, including climate change, future pandemics and new disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence.
The joint statement was signed by the Russell Group and German U15, which represent some of the most research-intensive institutions in their respective countries, during a meeting at the University of Hamburg on 12 September. Both sides will focus on deeper research collaboration, opportunities for student and faculty exchanges, and increasing the pooling of resources and expertise between universities to address global challenges.
The statement was signed just days after a historic deal for full UK association to the world’s largest research collaboration programme, Horizon Europe, was confirmed. Both countries have highlighted how important UK involvement in the scheme will be for UK-German cooperation as well as boosting science, research and innovation across Europe.
