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France: Education and research stakeholders standing against far-right amid parliamentary elections

French HEI conferences and academics are standing against the far right after the first round of legislative elections, in which the far-right party Rassemblement National and its allies obtained 33.15% of the votes cast on 30/06/2024. The French Rectors' Conference (France Universités), the…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 330548
• Published on 02/07/24 at 10:45
©  D.R.
🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 01/07/2024

The German Research Foundation, the Council of the European Union, European university alliances... these HEIs (Higher education institutions) host events from 01/07/2024. News Tank's agenda purpose is to provide an overview of the events taking place in the higher education, research and…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 330414
• Published on 01/07/24 at 14:46
©  D.R.
EU: "It is essential to promote R&I to strengthen our competitiveness" (European Council)

"To strengthen Europe's competitiveness, we will consolidate our own capabilities in sensitive sectors and key technologies of the future, such as defence, space, artificial intelligence, advanced materials, etc. To this end, it is essential to promote innovation and research, as well as to take…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Council, State, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 330288
• Published on 01/07/24 at 12:27
©  Union européenne
5th European Universities Call for Proposals: €14.4 M for each 14 new alliances for four years

The European Commission has announced that 14 new alliances, bringing together 130 higher education institutions, will each receive support of €14.4 M for four years to set up their European University Alliance, on 28/06/2024. This is the fifth and final call for applications for European…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Funding, Erasmus+, European commission, …
• Article # 330322
• Published on 28/06/24 at 18:16
©  Seb Lascoux
ETH Board: Michael Hengartner reappointed President, as well as all the other members

The Swiss Federal Council announces the reappointment of Michael Hengartner as President of the ETH Board, the strategic management and supervisory body of the ETH Domain, extending his term to 2028, on 26/06/2024. All ten other members of the ETH Board are also renewed. Michael O. Hengartner…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): State, Universities, Careers, …
• Article # 330143
• Published on 28/06/24 at 17:16
EFMD: new revised Equis accreditation standards concerning research evaluation

"A revised Equis research standard that increases attention to practice-oriented research and requires clear strategies, robust faculty support, and better reporting to enhance schools' reputations and address contemporary issues" has been implemented, announces the EFMD on 25/06/2024. "When…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Quality Assurance, Business schools, Strategy, …
• Article # 330085
• Published on 27/06/24 at 18:14
©   Frédéric Renouard
Educ Wide: Educ alliance's project to "reduce disparities in research excellence" (F. Renouard)

"Educ Wide focuses on fostering inclusive development of the European Research Area, reducing disparities in research excellence and research culture within and beyond the EU, and strengthening European position in global R&I cooperation", presents Frédéric Renouard, Coordinator of the Educ…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 328861
• Published on 27/06/24 at 18:00
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"Postdoctoral researchers' situation remains challenging in Europe" (EUA-CDE Annual Meeting)

"Postdoctoral researchers play an essential role in the European higher education system as they make an important contribution to research, education and outreach to society", says Ana-Maria Peneoasu, Policy & Project Officer at the EUA Council for Doctoral Education (EUA-CDE), during the annual…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Funding, Advocacy groups , Careers, …
• Article # 330003
• Published on 27/06/24 at 16:40
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European association of technology transfer professionals : the objectives of the new board

"Our aim is to be the major federator of European technology transfer organisations and beyond, with the main mission of sharing best practice and organising training sessions," says Fabrice Lefebvre, vice-president 'Metrics & Impact' of ASTP, the European association of technology transfer…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Research and Technology Organisations (RTO) , Deeptech, …
• Article # 329787
• Published on 27/06/24 at 15:31
©  D.R.
Emerge alliance: "Obtaining the recognition and funding of a European university"

"We submitted the application for our alliance of European universities, named Emerge, for the fourth time in February. We were helped by a specialist consultancy to optimise our application. We are working on various aspects of our project, always with the aim of obtaining the recognition and…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Funding, Erasmus+, European commission, …
• Article # 329863
• Published on 26/06/24 at 18:03