The Royal Society

The Society’s fundamental purpose, reflected in its founding Charters of the 1660s, is to recognise, promote, and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Carole Mancel-Blanchard (Head of Unit Research and Innovation) and

14 Nov 2025 · Exchange of views on UK participation in Horizon Europe and the next Framework Programme, FP10

Meeting with Ekaterina Zaharieva (Commissioner) and

27 Jun 2025 · • Exchange of views about the UK’s association to Horizon Europe • Presentation of the activities of the Royal Society and discussion about further future collaboration with the European Commission

Meeting with Signe Ratso (Deputy Director-General Research and Innovation)

15 May 2025 · Meeting Ms Ratso - Ms Maxton- engagement with Adrian and Alison Noble FRS,Brussels

Meeting with Joanna Drake (Deputy Director-General Research and Innovation)

27 Feb 2025 · Exchange of views on EU-UK cooperation in science for policy

Meeting with Carole Mancel-Blanchard (Head of Unit Research and Innovation)

28 Jan 2025 · Discussion about the EU-UK cooperation under Horizon Europe following the UK association and exchange views on the modalities to better promote and boost such cooperation

Meeting with Manuel Aleixo (Cabinet of Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva)

28 Jan 2025 · R&I policy developments

Meeting with Carlos Moedas (Commissioner) and

8 Dec 2017 · Presentation of academies joint statement on evaluation of researchers

Meeting with Keith Sequeira (Cabinet of Commissioner Carlos Moedas)

17 Mar 2017 · European Research & Innovation Policy Development

Meeting with Carlos Moedas (Commissioner) and

12 Dec 2016 · Scientific Publications