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Road to European competitiveness: EUA suggests the creation of an R&I and education dialogue

"Europe needs to invest, and it needs to create better framework conditions that allow the actors in these fields to adapt, develop and grow. For this reason, EUA proposes a research, education and innovation partnership for competitiveness, a dialogue between those that form the basis of Europe’s…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 392581
• Published on 26/03/25 at 09:00
©  Gerd Altmann
Nine business schools renewing their Equis accreditations (EFMD)

Nine business schools earn Equis reaccreditation, announces EFMD on 24/03/2025. The schools are: • Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, Croatia • Ipade Business School, Universidad Panamericana, Mexico • Kent Business School, University of Kent, United Kingdom • Louvain…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Universities, …
• Article # 392219
• Published on 25/03/25 at 17:18
©  Bragi Þór Jósefsson
Iceland: Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson appointed new Minister of Education and Children’s Affairs

Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson is appointed new Minister of Education and Children’s Affairs of Iceland, announces the People’s Party, of which he is Vice-chairperson, on 23/03/2025. As he represented the People’s Party in the Althingi (Icelandic Parliament), they also announce that Ragnar Þór…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Policy
• Article # 392627
• Published on 25/03/25 at 16:54
©  D.R.
FP10 and European Competitiveness: "We need an ecosystem that makes universities thrive" (J. Ay)

"We really need people who can develop and apply technologies. European universities aim to educate and train these people, ideally, even more than they do today, because the challenges are ever greater. We need an ecosystem that makes universities thrive", says Judith Ay, Policy Director at…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 392134
• Published on 25/03/25 at 10:51
©  www.cumuonline.com
Cost-reducing measures and DEI erasure in American universities amid federal funding uncertainties

Columbia University abides by President Trump’s demands in negotiations to restore $400 M in federal funding in a 4-page document titled 'Advancing Our Work to Combat Discrimination, Harassment, and Antisemitism at Columbia' published on 21/03/2025. "All of these steps have been underway and…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 392297
• Published on 24/03/25 at 18:56
©  Canva
€1.04 Bn to be invested in European Partnerships in advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics

The European Commission announces the launch of three new European Partnerships in advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics on 20/03/2025. In collaboration with private partners, the Commission aims to invest up to €1.04 Bn in these initiatives. The first funding opportunities under…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 392284
• Published on 24/03/25 at 17:31
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 24/03/2025

IMT, European Commission, UUK, The Guild,... these institutions host events from 24/03/2025. News Tank's agenda aims to provide an overview of the events taking place in Europe's higher education, research and innovation ecosystem. We focus on: • events taking place in Brussels or related…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 392358
• Published on 24/03/25 at 10:40
• Updated on25/03/25 at 06:53
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Earto: Combining civil and defense efforts to strengthen Europe's security with RD&I

"Security is a cornerstone for industries and communities to operate safely and prosper within the European Union. RD&I policy should not only be subordinated to our competitiveness but also cover crucial research areas for our sovereignty, like security research", says Earto, the European…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Research and Technology Organisations (RTO) , Funding, …
• Article # 392248
• Published on 21/03/25 at 18:00
©  White House
US: Donald Trump signing an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education

American President Donald Trump signs an executive order calling for the dismantling of the Education Department, announces the White House on 20/03/2025. "Instead of maintaining the status quo that is failing American students, the Trump Administration’s bold plan will return education where…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 392266
• Published on 21/03/25 at 17:28
Universities urge EU to strengthen research and education links with low and middle income countries

"As efforts gather to take the Global Gateway to the next level in the coming years and the post-2027 EU Budget, we urge the EU to strengthen strategic commitments in and through research, innovation and higher education with Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs)", say 14 universities and…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 391697
• Published on 21/03/25 at 16:50