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US election, international student policies, new British guideline: C. Cripps on higher ed news

"Four years ago, when Trump was in office, the higher education sector was talking doom and gloom, but now I think people are more prepared to look at opportunities", declares Christopher Cripps, Vice-President for Europe & International Affairs at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (France), during the News Tank Academic live webinar on 03/12/2024. The session explores the latest trends and challenges in international higher education and research, focusing on the impact of the evolving geopolitical landscape and global developments on academia. Circling back on, among other subjects, the US elections, as he is American, Christopher Cripps says: "People are mainly worried about funding for research and programmes such as social sciences, climate change and diversity, about political polarisation and academic free-speech, of being a part of the issues that will arise during a Trump presidency". As a stakeholder in the higher education and research sector, Christopher Cripps reviews the latest international news potentially affecting universities: Donald Trump's election, the UK's return to Horizon Europe and its political and economic situation, and countries across the world capping the number of international students. The Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) is a public technological university in Palaiseau (France). It is composed…

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Cesaer annual meeting: "Reflecting on the pivotal moment Europe is experiencing" (Orla Feely)

"We gathered for our annual general meeting around several major themes. One of the most pressing was reflecting on the pivotal moment Europe is experiencing. The changes we are seeing could have lasting implications, and we must ensure Europe’s success for decades to come through a strong research and innovation system", says Orla Feely, President of Cesaer on 20/11/2024. In an interview with News Tank, the woman who is also President of University College Dublin talks about Cesar Annual Meetings 2024, which took place from 16 to 18/10/2024 at the University of Strathclyde (UK). Mattias Björnmalm, Secretary General of Cesaer, mentions a key development that he has been observing over the last few months and which has been highlighted by many of the leaders at the events: "Different initiatives are beginning to converge. We have seen the Letta report, the Draghi report, the Europe’s Choice guidelines of Ursula von der Leyen, and the Heitor report. Together, they provide a narrative on Europe's positioning relative to global partners and competitors. There is a newfound sense of urgency and impetus to act at the European level. We were pleased to see Ursula von der Leyen emphasise putting research, innovation, science, and technology at t…

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THE-Emerging Employability Ranking 2025: "Work expertise is a rising priority" (S. Belloc, CEO)

"Employers' priorities for recruitment have seen a slight decline in graduate skills, which are fairly dependent on the economic climate. On the other hand, work expertise is on the rise when there is tension in the labour market. Thirdly, there is a digital mindset", says Sandrine Belloc, founder and CEO of Emerging, in an interview with News Tank on 29/10/2024 ahead of the Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (Geurs) 2025, published on 14/11/2024 by the Times Higher Education and conducted by the polling institute Trendence. "What is significant is to see the first three criteria in similar positions (from 16 to 18% of importance), when academic performance comes after, with an importance of 13.1%. Specialisation is fourth, with employers considering that it comes later, on the job." This evolution in skills priorities may have driven changing trends in the ranking: "Over the past decade, we have witnessed a profound shift toward globalisation in higher education, increasing competition among universities worldwide", states Emerging. "The traditional dominance of the U.S. and UK, where experienced managers report declining employability experiences, followed by Australia and Canada, is being challenged by new contenders. Employers now have access to a diverse global talent pool, intensifying…

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THE/Emerging Employability Ranking 2025: American top 3 but "it is starting to be challenged"

MIT, Caltech and Stanford University, three American institutions, are toping the Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (Geurs) 2025, published on 14/11/2024 by the Times Higher Education, commissioned by Emerging and conducted by the polling institute Trendence. The University of Cambridge (5^th) and the University of Oxford (7^th), from the UK, are the first European institutions to appear in the ranking of 250 global HEIs, which counts 102 European universities in total. Following closely are two Asian entries: The University of Tokyo (Japan) and the National University of Singapore. "The top 10 is starting to be challenged. It used to be unchanging, with English and American universities at the top and no new entrants", indicates Sandrine Belloc, founder and CEO of Emerging, in an interview to News Tank. "Five years ago, we started to see the arrival of universities that specialised more in technology and applied sciences. The first disruption came when CalTech made it into the top 20 and appeared first several times. This was specific to employability, as it did not top the other rankings. The second disruptive wave is the Chinese one, which is arriving strongly and shaking up the established order. Today,…

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"Our model has led to unprecedented success": HFSPO's strategy and priorities for years to come

"Our model has led to unprecedented success over 35 years, with no member country ever missing a payment. We've created a niche for those who truly want to showcase their talent without limitations", states Pavel Kabat Secretary-General of the HFSPO (International Human Frontier Science Program Organisation), in an interview with News Tank on 18/07/2024. The Human Frontier Science Program was founded in 1989 to advance international research and training at the frontier of the life sciences. It is supported by 16-member countries and by the European Commission representing 24 additional countries. They "pool their contributions into a single fund without conditions. This allows the organisation to fund the best science without political or geopolitical influence, focusing solely on scientific excellence", indicates Pavel Kabet. "Of our approximately $60 M budget, more than 90% goes directly to supporting research sites", says Guntram Bauer, Chief scientific officer of HFSPO. "The grant program has a total success rate of about 4.5%, and the fellowship programme is around 10%. This shows how competitive our programmes are." In June 2023, the last triennial meeting of members "was quite a breakthrough for several reasons", declares Pavel Kabet. • "First, the board of trustees approved a nine-year strategy, w…

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AI : "Create more effective, innovative, and inclusive educational environments" (A. Hié, Excelia)

"By combining AI’s strengths with human insight, we can create more effective, innovative, and inclusive educational environments, preparing students for an AI-augmented future. Early adopters of AI in their pedagogy will enable their students to gain a competitive edge and to have a better understanding of today's and tomorrow's world", writes Anthony Hié, chief innovation and digital officer at Excelia business school (France) on 08/07/2024, in an analysis for News Tank. He is exploring the question of the synergy between humans and artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education: "AI's ability to process vast amounts of data complements fundamental aspects of human cognition and behaviour, enhancing our capabilities. This partnership opens new educational possibilities, revolutionising teaching methods and learning experiences." "According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023, employers’ primary skill priorities for 2027 include cognitive skills such as analytical and creative thinking, as well as technology skills such as AI, big data, and technological literacy. Integrating AI into higher education prepares students for future professional environments where human-machine collaboration will be essential", he adds.

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European elections: "Discussions around collaboration must develop positively" (M.Björnmalm, Cesaer)

"Far-right populism often brings scepticism towards the EU and international collaboration. We must mitigate these negative directions, whether it is around EU scepticism or broader reluctance towards international cooperation. It is essential that these discussions develop positively so that universities can contribute effectively to these areas", states Mattias Björnmalm, Secretary General of Cesaer, the European association of universities of science and technology to News Tank on 31/05/2024. When asked about the messages to be conveyed on the eve of the European elections, he says: "I welcome the example of Maria Leptin, the President of the European Research Council, who has called on the ERC community to vote, emphasising the European Parliament's significant decision-making role." Regarding the messages that deserve to be advocated for before the next European Parliament and Commission, Mattias Björnmalm indicates that "while political leaders acknowledge the importance of advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, and other scientific areas, there have been budget cuts to Horizon Europe. This discrepancy highlights a lack of understanding of how these areas are connected". Moreover, according to him, "research, education, and innovation should not be isolated. It should be on the agenda of the full College of Commissioners and be directly linked to what a…

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R. DesRoches (Rice University) to News Tank: partnership with PSL (France), its priorities worldwide

"Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres, France) and Rice University (U.S.) have great strategic complementary research areas, and we announced that we will collaborate in four of them. The research we do aim to solve challenges that cities like Paris and Houston face", says Reginald DesRoches, President of Rice University to News Tank on 23/05/2024. In this exchange, he looks back at the signing of the strategic partnership for research and innovation between Rice University and Université PSL, which took place in Paris on 13/05. He points out that the two universities are also considering an educational partnership, with student exchanges: "We'd like their students to spend time in Houston on our Rice campus, and we anticipate our students spending time in Paris. This would be for both research and potentially taking classes." Rice University President says Rice is involved worldwide: "We're launching a new campus in India. This is part of our global strategy, which has three strategic areas: Europe (based in Paris), Asia (based in India), and in the future, Latin America." In fact, Rice University is already established in Paris with a campus in the Marais since the summer of 2022. "It’s a great place for us to really embark…

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Indignation in Italy after anti-Semitic engravings on the door of a Florence university professor

"Unacceptable. There are no other words to describe what happened at the Department of Legal Sciences at the University of Florence", says Giovanna Iannantuoni, president of the Italian Rector's Conference (CRUI) on 22/05/2024. This declaration is in reaction to the engraving of a Star of David and threats on a Florence University professor's door on 21/05/2024. "An intimidating and violent act that by definition puts those who perpetrated it outside the academic community. Universities are free places of confrontation where there is room for anyone's opinions, but never, under any circumstances, for prevarication and threats", added Giovanna Iannantuoni. The Italian Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, also reacted on Twitter (X): "What happened at the University of Florence is a disgusting act, a shameful attempt to turn back the clock on horrifying history. I stand next to the professor of the Faculty of Law and the entire University which must continue to be a place of discussion, inclusiveness and free thought." Other Italian political figures have taken to social media to condemn the incident and call out antisemitism, like the Mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella. "What happened shows us how antisemitism is present within our universities. Stating that what is h…

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Ulysseus expanding its R&I agenda beyond the European shores with partners in Vietnam and Canada

Ulysseus, one of the 50 existing European University alliances, is working towards becoming an R&I hub reaching beyond the European shores, it says on 21/05/2024 during an online workshop presenting its partnership with the University of Laval (Canada) and the University of Da Nang (Vietnam). "This partnership with these extra-European universities is a prime example of Ulysseus’ commitment toward international collaboration", says John Gardiner, from the MCI Entrepreunarial School (Austria) and Project Manager for the Compass project. The Compass project is the alliance's flagship for its research and innovation agenda and strategy and was launched in 2021. It has for objectives to: • foster greater collaboration between researchers across borders, • help widen networks, • and ensure different strategic collaborations between stakeholders. As a first step towards success, the University of Münster (Germany) and the University of Montenegro joined the alliance in July 2023, growing the R&I area from six to eight hubs, and the partnership with the Canadian and Vietnamese universities was established during a conference in October 2023. Since this conference, the alliance and the two universities have been working on collaborative activities like capacity building in higher education projects, joint teaching endeavours, research collaborations, and support for internat…

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2024 EUA Funding Forum: Exploring sustainable financing for European universities

The EUA Funding Forum, organised by the association and hosted by the University of Helsinki on 03 and 04/11/2024, gathered higher education leaders to discuss the topic “Sense & sustainability: future paths for European university finances”. Josep M. Garrell, President of EUA, highlighted the challenge of balancing expanding societal demands and limited resources, stressing, "if we need to do more things than ever before, how do we prioritise?" For him, effective leadership, strategy, and sufficient funding are crucial to navigating these challenges. The results of a survey titled “The state & future of university finances in Europe” presented by Enora Bennetot Pruvot, Deputy Director of Governance, Funding and Public Policy at the EUA, revealed that the stability of public funding remains a concern for universities in a context of competing economic priorities. Sari Lindblom, rector of the University of Helsinki, indicated that "the significance of research and education in Europe remains high, but it is shaped by a complex interplay of factors, such as political decisions, economic resources, and societal attitudes". Ilkka Niemelä of Aalto University advocated for increased public support for higher education, emphasising the societal benefits that such investments bring. Isabel Gill, from the Catholic University of Portugal, describe…

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2024 EUA Funding Forum: Exploring sustainable financing for European universities

The EUA Funding Forum, organised by the association and hosted by the University of Helsinki on 03 and 04/11/2024, gathered higher education leaders to discuss the topic “Sense & sustainability: future paths for European university finances”. Josep M. Garrell, President of EUA, highlighted the challenge of balancing expanding societal demands and limited resources, stressing, "if we need to do more things than ever before, how do we prioritise?" For him, effective leadership, strategy, and sufficient funding are crucial to navigating these challenges. The results of a survey titled “The state & future of university finances in Europe” presented by Enora Bennetot Pruvot, Deputy Director of Governance, Funding and Public Policy at the EUA, revealed that the stability of public funding remains a concern for universities in a context of competing economic priorities. Sari Lindblom, rector of the University of Helsinki, indicated that "the significance of research and education in Europe remains high, but it is shaped by a complex interplay of factors, such as political decisions, economic resources, and societal attitudes". Ilkka Niemelä of Aalto University advocated for increased public support for higher education, emphasising the societal benefits that such investments bring. Isabel Gill, from the Catholic University of Portugal, describe…

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EAIE conference: projects, policy reports and international cooperation, summary of the 2024 edition

European university alliances, national delegations, higher education and research professionals, universities worldwide, the European Commission,... All of these stakeholders gathered in Toulouse (France) from 17 to 20/09/2024 for the European Association for International Education annual conference. Twenty European university alliances were represented at the conference and talked to News Tank about their visions on the European degree, funding, the legal status, their work in research and the legislation expected from the next Commission. "Horizontal learning is essential within alliances and much of what we’re trying to implement comes from insights gained by observing others", states Juan Rayón González, Strategic Manager at Ingenium alliance. Universities also attended to "build their brands and connect with the European Commission". According to their delegations, the goals were to share innovative practices, connect with partners, showcase their work and gain visibility on the international stage. Among the numerous sessions during the EAIE conference, British and Swiss stakeholders each presented their takeaways on being cut from Erasmus+ and EU programmes. "The main difference between the UK and Switzerland is that the Swiss government and population wanted to remain in Erasmus+, while the UK voted for Brexit knowing it would mean being out of Horizon Europe and Era…

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EAIE conference: projects, policy reports and international cooperation, summary of the 2024 edition

European university alliances, national delegations, higher education and research professionals, universities worldwide, the European Commission,... All of these stakeholders gathered in Toulouse (France) from 17 to 20/09/2024 for the European Association for International Education annual conference. Twenty European university alliances were represented at the conference and talked to News Tank about their visions on the European degree, funding, the legal status, their work in research and the legislation expected from the next Commission. "Horizontal learning is essential within alliances and much of what we’re trying to implement comes from insights gained by observing others", states Juan Rayón González, Strategic Manager at Ingenium alliance. Universities also attended to "build their brands and connect with the European Commission". According to their delegations, the goals were to share innovative practices, connect with partners, showcase their work and gain visibility on the international stage. Among the numerous sessions during the EAIE conference, British and Swiss stakeholders each presented their takeaways on being cut from Erasmus+ and EU programmes. "The main difference between the UK and Switzerland is that the Swiss government and population wanted to remain in Erasmus+, while the UK voted for Brexit knowing it would mean being out of Horizon Europe and Era…

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US election, international student policies, new British guideline: C. Cripps on higher ed news

"Four years ago, when Trump was in office, the higher education sector was talking doom and gloom, but now I think people are more prepared to look at opportunities", declares Christopher Cripps, Vice-President for Europe & International Affairs at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (France), during the News Tank Academic live webinar on 03/12/2024. The session explores the latest trends and challenges in international higher education and research, focusing on the impact of the evolving geopolitical landscape and global developments on academia. Circling back on, among other subjects, the US elections, as he is American, Christopher Cripps says: "People are mainly worried about funding for research and programmes such as social sciences, climate change and diversity, about political polarisation and academic free-speech, of being a part of the issues that will arise during a Trump presidency". As a stakeholder in the higher education and research sector, Christopher Cripps reviews the latest international news potentially affecting universities: Donald Trump's election, the UK's return to Horizon Europe and its political and economic situation, and countries across the world capping the number of international students. The Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) is a public technological university in Palaiseau (France). It is composed…

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US election, international student policies, new British guideline: C. Cripps on higher ed news

"Four years ago, when Trump was in office, the higher education sector was talking doom and gloom, but now I think people are more prepared to look at opportunities", declares Christopher Cripps, Vice-President for Europe & International Affairs at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (France), during the News Tank Academic live webinar on 03/12/2024. The session explores the latest trends and challenges in international higher education and research, focusing on the impact of the evolving geopolitical landscape and global developments on academia. Circling back on, among other subjects, the US elections, as he is American, Christopher Cripps says: "People are mainly worried about funding for research and programmes such as social sciences, climate change and diversity, about political polarisation and academic free-speech, of being a part of the issues that will arise during a Trump presidency". As a stakeholder in the higher education and research sector, Christopher Cripps reviews the latest international news potentially affecting universities: Donald Trump's election, the UK's return to Horizon Europe and its political and economic situation, and countries across the world capping the number of international students. The Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) is a public technological university in Palaiseau (France). It is composed…

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THE-Emerging Employability Ranking 2025: "Work expertise is a rising priority" (S. Belloc, CEO)

"Employers' priorities for recruitment have seen a slight decline in graduate skills, which are fairly dependent on the economic climate. On the other hand, work expertise is on the rise when there is tension in the labour market. Thirdly, there is a digital mindset", says Sandrine Belloc, founder and CEO of Emerging, in an interview with News Tank on 29/10/2024 ahead of the Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (Geurs) 2025, published on 14/11/2024 by the Times Higher Education and conducted by the polling institute Trendence. "What is significant is to see the first three criteria in similar positions (from 16 to 18% of importance), when academic performance comes after, with an importance of 13.1%. Specialisation is fourth, with employers considering that it comes later, on the job." This evolution in skills priorities may have driven changing trends in the ranking: "Over the past decade, we have witnessed a profound shift toward globalisation in higher education, increasing competition among universities worldwide", states Emerging. "The traditional dominance of the U.S. and UK, where experienced managers report declining employability experiences, followed by Australia and Canada, is being challenged by new contenders. Employers now have access to a diverse global talent pool, intensifying…

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THE-Emerging Employability Ranking 2025: "Work expertise is a rising priority" (S. Belloc, CEO)

"Employers' priorities for recruitment have seen a slight decline in graduate skills, which are fairly dependent on the economic climate. On the other hand, work expertise is on the rise when there is tension in the labour market. Thirdly, there is a digital mindset", says Sandrine Belloc, founder and CEO of Emerging, in an interview with News Tank on 29/10/2024 ahead of the Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (Geurs) 2025, published on 14/11/2024 by the Times Higher Education and conducted by the polling institute Trendence. "What is significant is to see the first three criteria in similar positions (from 16 to 18% of importance), when academic performance comes after, with an importance of 13.1%. Specialisation is fourth, with employers considering that it comes later, on the job." This evolution in skills priorities may have driven changing trends in the ranking: "Over the past decade, we have witnessed a profound shift toward globalisation in higher education, increasing competition among universities worldwide", states Emerging. "The traditional dominance of the U.S. and UK, where experienced managers report declining employability experiences, followed by Australia and Canada, is being challenged by new contenders. Employers now have access to a diverse global talent pool, intensifying…

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BSIS: "It would be a mistake not to invest time and resources in AI" (F. Bonvalet, EFMD Global)

"It would be a mistake not to take an immediate interest in AI, and not to invest time and resources. The young people arriving are already in the world of AI. A school that does not make an active commitment nor seeks to be at the forefront runs the risk of being out of date", François Bonvalet, BSIS Director from EFMD Global, tells News Tank on 01/11/2024. This is one of the first lessons from the online symposium organised from 15 to 17/10. The theme of this 2024 edition was "AI in business education for positive impact". "We usually organise a symposium every two years, where we share experts' opinions on major impact-related themes. The aim is to show what is being done today, how it is being measured, and to enable schools to share their best practices", adds the director. Previous symposia have focused on measuring the impact of research and social impact. Commenting on the choice of "the impact of AI in education", François Bonvalet says: "At the end of my career as a dean [at Toulouse business school], I was very interested in this subject. I'm convinced this invention is as important as electricity and will impact e…

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BSIS: "It would be a mistake not to invest time and resources in AI" (F. Bonvalet, EFMD Global)

"It would be a mistake not to take an immediate interest in AI, and not to invest time and resources. The young people arriving are already in the world of AI. A school that does not make an active commitment nor seeks to be at the forefront runs the risk of being out of date", François Bonvalet, BSIS Director from EFMD Global, tells News Tank on 01/11/2024. This is one of the first lessons from the online symposium organised from 15 to 17/10. The theme of this 2024 edition was "AI in business education for positive impact". "We usually organise a symposium every two years, where we share experts' opinions on major impact-related themes. The aim is to show what is being done today, how it is being measured, and to enable schools to share their best practices", adds the director. Previous symposia have focused on measuring the impact of research and social impact. Commenting on the choice of "the impact of AI in education", François Bonvalet says: "At the end of my career as a dean [at Toulouse business school], I was very interested in this subject. I'm convinced this invention is as important as electricity and will impact e…

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