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Germany: Creation of a Ministry for Research, Technology and Space

In Germany, the creation of a Ministry for Research, Technology and Space is included in the government's draft coalition agreement, published on 10/04/2025. Since the early parliamentary elections on 23/02, the conservative parties CDU and CSU and the Social Democrats (SPD) have been negotiating…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 395173
• Published on 15/04/25 at 16:26
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Research assessment: "Universities' greatest strength is their people" (Ivanka Popovic, EUA)

"The universities' greatest strength is their people. If institutions have the right people and are satisfied with their job, it's the best possible output", states Ivanka Popovic, Vice-President of the EUA Board, on 10/04/2025. She is speaking during the EUA Annual Conference, taking place on…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 394834
• Published on 14/04/25 at 18:42
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 14/04/2025

Taso, Inspire Europe, the European Commission,... these institutions host events from 14/04/2025. 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 394986
• Published on 14/04/25 at 16:00
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EUA Annual Conference: "Sustainability is a strategic imperative for universities" (D. Tilbury)

"We can't say anymore that sustainability is a side project, it’s a strategic imperative for universities. We can't address the challenges we face today if we do not embed sustainability the way we do other topics. We need to situate sustainability in the current context", declares Daniella…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 394688
• Published on 11/04/25 at 16:34
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Egypt joining Horizon Europe: Negotiations concluded, Egyptian entities eligible to apply for calls

"EU and Egypt successfully conclude negotiations on Horizon Europe", announces the European Commission on 10/04/2025. The agreement is expected to be signed by November 2025 and will enter into force upon final approval by both parties. Transitional arrangements will take effect from…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 394724
• Published on 10/04/25 at 18:16
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EUA Annual Conference: "We want to connect the dots on sustainability and resilience" (J.M. Garrell)

"This year, we will address the linked topics and multi-faceted concepts of sustainability and resilience. We will work towards defining what they mean for universities. We also want to connect the dots on sustainability and resilience, because both concepts are essential for the future", says…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 394653
• Published on 10/04/25 at 18:14
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A. Epple, G. Majdič, I. Popović and M. Tuñón de Lara elected to the EUA Board

Angelika Epple, Gregor Majdič, Ivanka Popović and Manuel Tuñón de Lara are elected to the EUA Board, announces the EUA on 10/04/2025, after an election on the first day of the EUA General Assembly in Riga (Latvia), taking place on 10 and 11/04. Ivanka Popović, former Rector of the University of…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 394646
• Published on 10/04/25 at 15:34
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Netherlands: Final education budget approved with €1.2 Bn cuts; universities preparing a lawsuit

The Dutch government's education budget, including €1.2 Bn budget cuts, is approved by the Senate on 08/04/2025. On the same day, the association of Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) announces plans to file a lawsuit to halt some of the cutbacks. The total budget amounts to €57 Bn for…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 394480
• Published on 09/04/25 at 16:00
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European Parliament's draft report on alliances: "It is necessary to acquire investment and funding"

"It is necessary to acquire investment and funding for the European universities alliances, to increase their capabilities, strengthen their efficiency, consolidate their models and secure their longevity, aiming towards their future independence. Programmes such as Erasmus+ are of vital…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 394403
• Published on 09/04/25 at 14:56
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MSCA 2024: €713.4 M invested for doctoral and postdoctoral fellowship programmes

€608.6 M will be invested in 149 doctoral programmes with the objective to train over 1,800 doctoral candidates as part of the 2024 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks call, announces the European Commission on 02/04/2025. Of these programmes, 16 are more specialised than the…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, European commission, State, …
• Article # 394262
• Published on 08/04/25 at 18:02