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Nobel Laureates and European Academy Presidents call for a dedicated Commissioner for R&I

"We ask you to create a well-funded portfolio dedicated to research and innovation, and to nominate a strong supporter of research as the next Commissioner for research and innovation", write 19 Nobel Laureates in an open letter endorsed by five European Academy Presidents and addressed to Ursula…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 336397
• Published on 04/09/24 at 18:40
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€ 13M budget cut to the German Academic Exchange Service could "weaken academic cooperation" (Daad)

"Academic cooperation with our international partners would be noticeably weakened by the planned cuts", says Joybrato Mukherjee, President of the German Academic Exchange Service (Daad), on 17/07/2024, reacting to the Federal Government's draft budget for 2025, which plans a budget cut of €13 M…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , State, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 336213
• Published on 04/09/24 at 16:29
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"Leadership is one of the important factors for successful universities" (T. Estermann, EUA)

"Leadership is becoming an important topic for universities and it’s sparking different initiatives. The Leadership Development Programme we have designed addresses key and core topics from a European perspective", declares Thomas Estermann, Director of Governance, Funding and Public Policy…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 333930
• Published on 04/09/24 at 16:20
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European university alliances : degree, funding, future... What has happened since 01/2024

On 28/06/2024, the European Commission announced the results of the fifth and final call for projects to select the last European university alliances to receive European funding. A total of 64 alliances have been selected, surpassing the Commission's initial target by four alliances. Although…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 334480
• Published on 04/09/24 at 12:47
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HRK audit: "Make internationalisation a cross-cutting topic for universities" (M. Wahlers)

"It is important that universities can empower themselves, the audit is a great tool for that, to make sure they can steer their strategy and internationalisation", says Marijke Wahlers, deputy secretary general and head of the international department at the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK), in…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 335673
• Published on 03/09/24 at 17:58
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One Commissioner for both education and research to "do the university check" (T. Jorgensen, EUA)

"It will be important that the next Commissioner for education and research ensures that EU regulations are helpful for research, education and innovation. In other words, by doing a ‘university check’, as we have argued for in our 'Renewed social contract for Europe and its universities'", says…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 336101
• Published on 03/09/24 at 16:40
Discover the News Tank Academic dashboard

This summer, News Tank has been diligently curating and processing data on various topics, including third countries associated with Horizon Europe and European universities funded by the European Commission. We will update these tables regularly to ensure you stay informed with the latest…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 335871
• Published on 03/09/24 at 15:48
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 02/09/2024

EFMD, European Commission, the University of St. Gallen... these HEIs (Higher education institutions) host events from 02/09/2024. News Tank's agenda purpose is to provide an overview of the events taking place in the higher education, research and innovation ecosystem in Europe. We focus…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 336021
• Published on 02/09/24 at 16:30
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Hungary: "The restrictions to EU funds mean isolation of the Hungarian scientific community"

"Hungarian early career researchers have realised that the restrictions to EU Funds will not only mean limited access to funding, but also the weakening of their research networks, the isolation of the Hungarian scientific community, and reduced training opportunities - all of which are seen as…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 335927
• Published on 02/09/24 at 14:32
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European Parliament: MEPs elected to the Cult and Itre committees

From 2024 onwards, News Tank will be tracking members of the European Parliament's Cult (Culture and Education) and Itre (Industry, Research and Energy) committees. As part of this follow-up, News Tank is offering a comprehensive table listing all members of these two committees currently in…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Parliament, Erasmus+, Funding, …
• Article # 334629
• Published on 02/09/24 at 10:58