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