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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 syste
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
The Insider is hosted by Ricardo Miguéis. The show has published 40 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Science in Service of Security" (9 September 2026, 103 minutes), "Applied Sciences at the Crossroads: Polytechnics, Place-Based Innovation, and Europe's Competitiveness Future" (25 March 2026, 72 minutes), and "From Wall Street to Science|Business: Richard Hudson on the Past, Present and Future of R&I" (11 March 2026, 117 minutes).
The Insider publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 79 minutes across 40 episodes.
Booking probability for The Insider is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Insider requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Insider's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Insider are Scientific Research & Development. The Insider has a science audience.
Ricardo Miguéis hosts The Insider, a science podcast with 40 episodes published.
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Episode #1
The Insider , Season 3, Episode 1 Special Series with JRC “Science in Service of Security” Europe does not lack scientific knowledge. Nor does it lack technology, research infrastructures or expertise. On 10 September...
<p><b>The Insider, Season 2, Episode 9</b></p> <p><b>“Applied Sciences at the Crossroads: Polytechnics, Place-Based Innovation, and Europe's Competitiveness Future”</b></p> <p>Europe is entering a new phase in how it...
Episode #8
<p><b>The Insider, Season 2, Episode 8</b></p> <p><b>“From Wall Street to Science|Business: Richard Hudson on the Past, Present and Future of R&I”</b></p> <p>Research and innovation policy rarely develops in isolation...
<p><b>The Insider, Season 2, Episode 7</b></p> <p><b>"The Legal Argument Brussels Doesn't Want to Hear"</b></p> <p>Europe is redesigning its research and innovation architecture. FP10, the European Competitiveness Fund...
<p><b>The Insider, Season 2, Episode 6</b></p> <p><b>“Partnerships in the Age of Strategic Autonomy”</b></p> <p>Europe’s research and innovation system relies heavily on partnerships, but how well do we understand the...
Episode #5
<p><b>The Insider, Season 2, Episode 5</b></p> <p>“Building the R&I Agency of the Future”</p> <p>Europe is not short on ideas. Over the past decades, it has built world-class universities, produced exceptional science...
Episode #4
<p><b>The Insider, Season 2, Episode 4</b></p> <p>“A 2026 Deep Dive with Muriel Attané”</p> <p>Europe enters 2026 with a strong inheritance in research and innovation. Well-established frameworks, mature institutions...
<p><b>The Insider, Season 2, Episode 3</b></p> <p>“Beautiful Frameworks, Precarious Reality: How Europe Designs Research Careers”</p> <p>Europe has spent years refining its approach to research careers. New frameworks...
Episode #2
<p><b>The Insider - Season 2, Episode 2 </b></p> <p><b>"European Innovation Scoreboard 2025 Explained: Bridging Data and Policy with Alasdair Reid"</b></p> <p> </p> <p>Season 2 continues with a topic that sits right at...
<p><b>The Insider Podcast - Season 2, Episode 1</b></p> <p><b>"Progress Reimagined: Putting Societies at the Heart of European Research"</b></p> <p><br /></p> <p>We’re back!</p> <p>Season 2 of The Insider opens with a...
<p><b>The Insider – Season 2, Episode 0</b></p> <p>Season 2 of The Insider starts with a special <b>Episode 0</b> – a pre-launch recorded live during an internal INESC webinar in October: <b>“</b><b>Understanding FP10 &...
<p>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 increasingly...
Episode #28
<p>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.</p> <p>They discuss the importance of leadership...
Episode #27
<p>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 policy. He introduces...
<p>How can Europe’s <b>Research & Technology Infrastructures (RTIs)</b> create real impact, beyond research labs and into industrial resilience, digital transformation, and societal well-being?</p> <p>In this episode of...
<p>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.</p> <p>Professor José Manuel Mendonça...
<p>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 battles in EU...
<p>In this episode, Ricardo Migueis interviews Francesco Molinari, a prominent figure in European research and innovation.</p> <p>They discuss Molinari's extensive career, the concept of EraHubs, and the challenges...
<p>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 innovation are...
<p>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. </p> <p>They discuss the importance of...
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