Over the past 16 months EUSEA has been part of an intensive exploration of public engagement with research and innovation through a Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE). Initiated by the European Commission, representatives from eight countries have been sharing experiences of what’s worked, what hasn’t and what needs to change to maximise the value of engaged research, focusing on R&I governance.
In April 2025 the final report and set of recommendations from the MLE are made public. In this session we’ll debate how they may be used, and crucially, do you agree with them!
Following a short scene-setting, delegates will be invited to reflect on the MLE recommendations and rank their importance. The top issues will be used as provocations for a lively debate. To help anchor discussions, a panel of representatives from across Europe will share their insights:
Delegates will be encouraged to share their views throughout, helping to shape an EUSEA network response to the MLE findings, which may influence future policy and approaches to public engagement in European-funded research and innovation.
