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FP10: "The Commission's approach is moving towards a policy-based budget" (K. Deketelaere)

"A standalone framework programme with a ring-fenced budget of €200 Bn is not written in the Competitiveness Compass Communication, nor the work programme of the European Commission. It is worrying because it confirms what other documents—like the mission letters, etc.—have been hinting at. The…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 387670
• Published on 13/02/25 at 17:00
© DR.
Top 50 universities powering global innovation: American dominance; intra-European ties (Clarivate)

Harvard University, Stanford University and MIT (U.S.) are the three top universities powering global innovation, according to a paper by the Institute for Scientific Information (Isi) at Clarivate exploring the role of universities in fostering innovation worldwide, published on 30/01/2025. The…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Universities, …
• Article # 387465
• Published on 13/02/25 at 15:32
©  Francebleu
EUA: Eight new members

The European University Association announces on 11/02/2025 the arrival of eight new members, after approval by the EUA Council on 31/01/2025. The association welcomes seven institutions as individual full members, i.e. "institutions that conduct research, award degrees in at least two of the…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Universities, Policy, …
• Article # 387588
• Published on 13/02/25 at 14:47
©  CTI
Engineering schools' workshop to discuss AI: European competitiveness and ethics in focus

"How can Europe be competitive while remaining true to its values? How can we fully exploit AI while respecting directives on personal data and a human-based ethic?" Those are the questions asked by Claire Peyratout, President of the CTI (French Commission of Engineering Titles), at the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 387063
• Published on 12/02/25 at 16:32
©  France Universités – Université d'Angers
Seven European associations call for a "robust and dedicated European framework programme"

"We call for a robust and dedicated European framework programme for RDI; a substantially increased budget reserved for RDI; simplifying for beneficiaries and ensuring an attractive programme", writes Cesaer, Earto, European Round Table for Industry, EUA, Leru, Science Europe and The Guild on…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 387453
• Published on 12/02/25 at 16:01
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USAid closing: "Suspension of research projects, end of cooperation and closure of incubators"

"In 2023, USAid had a budget of $40 Bn (€38,7 Bn), part of which was for research and teaching. The closing of USAid means the suspension of research projects, the abandonment of projects by doctoral students, the end of cooperation between researchers, and the closure of incubators", says…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Business schools, …
• Article # 387241
• Published on 11/02/25 at 17:21
©  Paderborn University, Besim Mazhiqi
Paderborn University (Germany): New executive board elected

The Paderborn University Election Assembly elects four non-full-time Vice Presidents on 31/01/2025, reports the German university on the same day. The elected Vice Presidents were proposed candidacy by President-designate, Matthias Bauer and presented to the university hearing. The current…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Universities, Strategy
• Article # 387260
• Published on 11/02/25 at 17:12
© EU
InvestAI public-private initiative: €20 Bn of European fund to attract even more investment in AI

Ursula von der Leyen announces the launch of the InvestAI initiative, that includes a new European fund of €20 Bn for AI gigafactories, at the AI Action Summit in Paris on 11/02/2025. The initial €20 Bn funding will come from existing EU funding programmes such as Digital Europe Programme and…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 387290
• Published on 11/02/25 at 16:26
©  European Union 2025 - Source : EP
"Without academic freedom, there is no competitiveness" (Roberta Metsola, EP President)

"If we want Europe to lead - on AI, on quantum, on biotech, on clean tech - we need scientists who are free to think, to challenge, and to push boundaries. That is how real, ground-breaking innovation happens. We talk a lot - and increasingly so, and necessarily so - about Europe’s…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 387210
• Published on 11/02/25 at 15:24
©  Frank Brüderli; UZH
Leru: Michael Schaepman, President of the University of Zurich, elected member of the Board

Michael Schaepman, President of the University of Zurich (Switzerland), is elected by the Leru rectors as a new member of the Board of Directors on 07/02/2025. His term begins on 01/03. He succeeds Henrik Wegener, rector of the University of Copenhagen, whose term ends on 28/02/2025. Michael…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 387179
• Published on 10/02/25 at 18:35