The Insider
Ricardo Miguéis
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Welcome to 'The Insider' your go-to podcast dedicated to providing an in-depth overview of EU Research and Innovation. I’m Ricardo Migueis, your host, and I'm excited to take you through the most relevant discussions and debates.
"The Insider" has two types of episodes:
1) The Insider Analysis: Deep dive into one topic. Deconstructing. Reflecting. Questioning. Opening the floor to new ideas. Constructive but bold. Searching for that delicate balance in public policy and R&I governance, funding dynamics. Whether you're a researcher, innovator, policy-maker, manager, lecturer, or simply someone passionate about R&I, this podcast is tailored just for you.
2) The Insider Interview: this is where we make in-depth analysis of specific policies, papers, books and other relevant themes in EU R&I. In a conversation with hand-picked guests, based on previous research, publications and R&I policy documents, the goal is to give you the tools to better understand the systems of power that shape EU science and technology policy, funding, R&I institutions and industry.
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Recent Episodes
S2E9 Applied Sciences at the Crossroads: Polytechnics, Place-Based Innovation, and Europe's Competitiveness Future
The Insider, Season 2, Episode 9 “Applied Sciences at the Crossroads: Polytechnics, Place-Based Innovation, and Europe's Competitiveness Future” Europe is entering a new phase in how it thinks…
S2E8 From Wall Street to Science|Business: Richard Hudson on the Past, Present and Future of R&I
The Insider, Season 2, Episode 8 “From Wall Street to Science|Business: Richard Hudson on the Past, Present and Future of R&I” Research and innovation policy rarely develops in isolation. It…
S2E7 The Legal Argument Brussels Doesn't Want to Hear!
The Insider, Season 2, Episode 7 "The Legal Argument Brussels Doesn't Want to Hear" Europe is redesigning its research and innovation architecture. FP10, the European Competitiveness Fund, defence…
S2E6 Partnerships in the Age of Strategic Autonomy
The Insider, Season 2, Episode 6 “Partnerships in the Age of Strategic Autonomy” Europe’s research and innovation system relies heavily on partnerships, but how well do we understand the machinery…
S2E5 Building the R&I Agency of the Future
The Insider, Season 2, Episode 5 “Building the R&I Agency of the Future” Europe is not short on ideas. Over the past decades, it has built world-class universities, produced exceptional…
S2E4 A 2026 Deep Dive with Muriel Attané
The Insider, Season 2, Episode 4 “A 2026 Deep Dive with Muriel Attané” Europe enters 2026 with a strong inheritance in research and innovation. Well-established frameworks, mature institutions, and…
S2E3 Beautiful Frameworks, Precarious Reality: How Europe Designs Research Careers
The Insider, Season 2, Episode 3 “Beautiful Frameworks, Precarious Reality: How Europe Designs Research Careers” Europe has spent years refining its approach to research careers. New frameworks,…
S2E2 European Innovation Scoreboard 2025 Explained: Bridging Data and Policy with Alasdair Reid
The Insider - Season 2, Episode 2 "European Innovation Scoreboard 2025 Explained: Bridging Data and Policy with Alasdair Reid" Season 2 continues with a topic that sits right at the crossroads…
S2E1 Progress Reimagined: Putting Societies at the Heart of European Research
The Insider Podcast - Season 2, Episode 1 "Progress Reimagined: Putting Societies at the Heart of European Research" We’re back! Season 2 of The Insider opens with a big question – maybe THE…
S2 Webinar: Understanding FP10 & the European Competitiveness Fund
The Insider – Season 2, Episode 0 Season 2 of The Insider starts with a special Episode 0 – a pre-launch recorded live during an internal INESC webinar in October: “Understanding FP10 & the…
S1E29 Bridging Science, Security and Sovereignty: The Role of Technical Universities in Europe’s Defence Future
In this episode, Ricardo Migueis speaks with Matthias Björnmalm, Secretary General of CESAR, about the shifting role of European universities in a time when science, sovereignty, and security are…
S1E28 Rethinking Widening - Eszter Lakos
In this episode, Ricardo Migueis sits with Eszter Lakos, a member of the European Parliament, to explore the concept of widening in European research and innovation. They discuss the importance of…
S1E27 We All Are System Builders
In this episode of The Insider, Ricardo Migueis discusses the evolving role of research performing organizations in Europe, emphasizing the need for systemic thinking in research and innovation…
S1E26 Rethinking RTIs – Building the Framework Conditions Europe Needs
How can Europe’s Research & Technology Infrastructures (RTIs) create real impact, beyond research labs and into industrial resilience, digital transformation, and societal well-being? In this…
S1E25 How Governance and Partnerships Propel Research? ～José Manuel Mendonça Part 3
This conversation explores the evolution of INESC TEC, a pioneering institution in Portugal that transformed from a national entity to a global leader in research and innovation. Professor José…
S1E24 Will FP10 Survive the Shift to a Competitiveness Fund? Featuring Kurt Deketelaere
Welcome to The Insider, the podcast where we dissect the most pressing debates shaping Europe’s research and innovation future. And today, we go straight to the heart of one of the most defining…
S1E23 ERA Hubs: The Missing Link for a More Integrated R&I Ecosystem, with Francesco Molinari
In this episode, Ricardo Migueis interviews Francesco Molinari, a prominent figure in European research and innovation. They discuss Molinari's extensive career, the concept of EraHubs, and the…
S1E22 Strategic Compass: Who's Rewriting the Rules of European Research and Innovation?
Has Europe's approach to innovation shifted? This episode of "The Insider" examines the European Commission's Competitiveness Compass, a strategic initiative that aims to redefine how research and…
S1E21 Can Regions Save European Research & Innovation? - Part II with Pirita Lindholm
In this second part of this conversation, Ricardo Migueis and Pirita Linholm delve into the critical role of regions in shaping Europe's research and innovation landscape. They discuss the…
S1E20 Trump 2.0: What’s at Stake for Portugal’s Partnerships with CMU, MIT, and UT Austin?
This is the Insider's Original Solo Episode with Ricardo Migueis. Where he explores the transformative impact of Portugal's partnerships with leading academic institutions like Carnegie Mellon, MIT,…
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