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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

⏰ Tomorrow, ARCOE joins the Talent Ecosystems cluster event in Brussels and online. A key moment to exchange with EU-funded projects and discuss sustainable research careers across the ERA. rea.ec.europa.eu/events/talen... #ARCOE #ResearchCareersEU #HorizonEU #WIDERA #Innovation

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🚀 The Commission has proposed a new European Innovation Act to help European ideas move from research to market and scale globally. ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #ARCOE #ResearchCareersEU #HorizonEU #WIDERA #Innovation

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🌙 European Researchers’ Night returns on 25 September 2026. Across Europe, citizens will discover science through events, experiments, exhibitions, games, quizzes, and digital activities. #ARCOE #ResearchCareersEU #HorizonEU #WIDERA #Innovation

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🔎 From project results to policy conversations. On 29 September, ARCOE will join the Talent Ecosystems cluster event to share early progress and connect our work with wider European discussions on research. rea.ec.europa.eu/events/talen... #ARCOE #ResearchCareersEU #HorizonEU #WIDERA #Innovation

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🌍 Why does the Talent Ecosystems Cluster Event matter for ARCOE? Because sustainable research careers need connection: between researchers, institutions, employers, training providers, and policy makers. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📣 Great research environments are intentionally built. Excellence needs more than talent and funding. 🌱 Excellent science needs excellent working environments. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🔎 Europe must pair scientific excellence with strong talent retention. The upcoming ERA Act will introduce binding EU‑level conditions for researcher careers, mobility and rights. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Recognising transversal skills makes development legible, turning routine practices into explicit competencies that shape research trajectories💡 #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

👀 Building a research career shouldn’t feel unclear. 👉 The ARCOE Virtual Hub connects researchers with peers, skills and insights, supporting confident career growth across Europe’s evolving research landscape. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🌍 Strengthening Research Careers Across Europe Join the 29 September cluster event showcasing early results from ten Horizon Europe Talent Ecosystem projects, including ARCOE. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

💡Research only matters if people understand it. Clear communication builds trust, shapes policy, and turns complex ideas into real‑world impact. 👉Which concept challenges you most? #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📢 Talent Ecosystems event on 29 September 2026 will present first results from ten Horizon Europe projects, sharing early insights on research‑career development. ARCOE will contribute to the discussions. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The best questions cross disciplines. Working beyond your field requires curiosity and humility—and often leads to the most original ideas📌 #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

👩‍🔬 Women enter academia in similar numbers, yet senior levels show a steep divergence. The scissor pattern reflects structural barriers that drive attrition rather than underperformance. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Europe invests €838M in frontier science, empowering 319 researchers to pursue bold, curiosity‑driven ideas. ARCOE champions the same mission: supporting researchers to grow, connect, and thrive across borders. 🔬✨ #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🌟 Talent thrives where it is genuinely valued. Beyond compensation, researchers seek transparent recruitment, fair evaluation, structured development and environments that recognise their professional contribution. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

How do we capture a researcher’s real contribution? 🚀 A new European Commission study shows CoARA members are moving beyond metrics. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

📌 Most research data is created once and then lost. FAIR means designing data so others can find and reuse it. Data has value only when someone else can build on it. 👉 What, in your view, most hinders reuse? #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

📢 Mobility boosts careers, but only when arrival is supported. Clear onboarding, mentoring and guidance turn a move into a success. 👉 What has helped you most when relocating for research? #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Yesterday, on 15 July, the world marked World Youth Skills Day 👀 A reminder that the skills young people build today will help shape the Europe of tomorrow💡 #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

On May 28–29, ARCOE took part in Cluj Innovation Days 2026 in Cluj-Napoca) and focused on the skills needed in the AI era — themes closely tied to ARCOE's work on skills and researcher careers 🔎 #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

📌Every discipline is being reshaped by AI, automation, and data at a pace no curriculum can keep up with. What actually holds value isn't fluency in one platform. It's digital adaptability💡 #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

📩 ARCOE Newsletter #5 is out! ✨ Highlights from our General Assembly in Rome, first-year findings, the Virtual Hub taking shape & our path towards! #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The European Green Deal is reshaping how Europe produces, moves, grows, and invests. And researchers are at the heart of this transition. 💬 Has green‑skills training been part of your PhD or postdoc journey? #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

📊 ARCOE Poll The HR Excellence in Research Award (HRS4R) is the European Commission's quality mark for institutions committed to excellent working conditions for researchers. 💬 How familiar are you with HRS4R? #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Today’s researchers move across sectors, but most PhD training still assumes one path. ARCOE fills the gap with career support, skills development, and a stronger talent ecosystem. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

According to She Figures 2021, the European Commission's flagship report: 📊 Women represent only 33% of all researchers in Europe and just 26% of senior academic positions (grade A). #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🏆 ARCOE will guide at least 15 organisations through the HRS4R application process. For many institutions in WIDERA countries obtaining HRS4R is a significant step, opening the doors to European funding opportunities. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🎯 ARCOE's Career Services programme goes beyond research skills to address the full spectrum of professional development 💬 What career skill do you wish you had been taught earlier in your research journey? #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📊 ARCOE Poll: your experience shapes our work. 💬 What is the biggest barrier stopping researchers from exploring careers outside academia? #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

One platform. Career mapping. Training. Networking. Job matching 🚀 ARCOE's Virtual Hub is being built for you: Connect with institutions and companies, and visualise where your skills could take you next. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

📅 ARCOE’s first assessment phase is complete! Through surveys and interviews across WIDERA countries, we gathered the insights shaping our Virtual Hub, career services, and HRS4R support📢 #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Only around 10% of eligible European institutions hold the HRS4R award. This is one of the core problems ARCOE is addressing, Because better standards in research employment don't happen by themselves! 📢 #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

What an energising and collaborative two‑day meeting for the ARCOE consortium! Our 2nd General Assembly, held in Rome on 18–19 May 2026, brought together all partners for an inspiring moment of exchange 📢 #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

On 23 May, ARCOE celebrated the women who drive research, technology, and innovation across Europe. Their contributions strengthen our scientific landscape and inspire the next generation! #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

There is no single ingredient behind an attractive research career 🔗 📌 Which factor do you think matters most today? #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Research careers today require more than disciplinary expertise alone. Digital readiness, collaboration, adaptability, project skills, and sustainability awareness are becoming increasingly important 📢 #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Why does HR excellence matter in research❓ Recruitment practices, mentoring, working conditions, and institutional culture all shape whether researchers can truly develop and stay in the system 🚀 #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

ARCOE reflects this broader reality by promoting mobility, stronger collaboration, and career pathways that connect research talents 👩‍🔬 #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The European ResearchComp framework is structured around 7 competence areas and 39 competences. 📢 ARCOE’s focus on training and career support fits this broader understanding of what research talent looks like today. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

💡Through an in‑depth assessment of HR practices and career frameworks across WIDERA countries, ARCOE will identify gaps, strengthen organisational excellence, and support institutions in their HRS4R journey. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

ARCOE aims to create attractive, connected and sustainable talent ecosystems, empowering the next generation of researchers and strengthening Europe’s research and innovation landscape 📢 #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

ARCOE is building a Virtual Talent Innovation Ecosystem Hub designed to bring together career development, training, networking, and collaboration in one space. 💡 For organisations, it means a stronger and more connected talent ecosystem #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

📍 21 April, World Creativity and Innovation Day 🎯 On World Creativity and Innovation Day, celebrated on 21 April, ARCOE reminded us that improving research careers is also an investment in Europe’s innovation capacity! #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

📌 At doctoral level in the EU, women represented 48.5% of all doctorate students in 2022. If we care about the future of research careers, we also have to care about the talent pipeline, especially in the areas most linked to Europe’s digital and industrial future. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

✔️ ARCOE’s training approach is shaped around skills that matter now and next: digital transformation, deep tech, and the Green Deal. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Digital skills are not evenly distributed. In 2025, 82% of people in the EU with high formal education had at least basic digital skills, compared with just 38% among those with no or low formal education 🔎 #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #WIDERA

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

📌 One of ARCOE’s most practical angles is its focus on competency mapping and career pathway visualisation. By making skills more visible and linking them to labour market needs, researchers can better understand where their experience can take them next 🔜 #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers

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ARCOE Project @arcoe-project.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

📌 Research careers do not grow in isolation. They grow through networks, mobility, and access to opportunity. #HorizonEurope #ResearchCareers #EUProjects #Innovation #DigitalEngagement #WIDERA

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