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Belgian universities urge government to back suspension of EU-Israel Horizon Europe association

Ten Belgian universities "appeal to [their] government to actively support and pursue [the request they made on 15/05/2025] to suspend the EU-Israel Horizon Europe Association Agreement immediately", on 09/08/2025. In their "Call for a values-driven European Union in word and in deed"…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 408136
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Spain: €245 M to 256 Public-Private Partnership Projects and €667 M in funding for research projects

The Agencia Estatal de investigación (Spanish State Research Agency) awards €245 M to 256 projects in the Provisional Resolution Proposal for Public-Private Partnership Projects 2024, to promote experimental development projects in cooperation between companies and research organisations, it…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Companies, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 407936
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Max Planck Society launching a Transatlantic Programme and a Max Planck Centre with South Korea

The new Transatlantic Programme "aims to strengthen collaboration and partnerships between Max Planck institutes and leading U.S. institutions. At the same time, it seeks to counter the loss of scientific talent in times of growing geopolitical uncertainty by providing new opportunities for…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 407922
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Universities UK: Malcolm Press appointed President

Malcolm Press, Vice-Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University, is appointed as the new President of Universities UK, the British rectors' conference, announces the organisation on 01/08/2025. "He brings a wealth of experience across research, policy, and higher education leadership…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 407845
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Law on Turkish President appointing rectors "misses opportunity to align with European standards" (EUA)

"The European University Association regrets the passing of a new Turkish law on 01/07 that consolidates the president of the country’s prerogative to appoint rectors of both public and foundation universities", declares the European University Association (EUA) on 31/07/2025. The organisation…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 407857
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European Students' Union: Lana Par, President as of 01/08/2025

Lana Par takes her position as President of the European Students' Union (ESU) for a term running from 2025 to 2026 on 01/08/2025. Before becoming President of the ESU, she served as Vice-President for one year, after sitting on the Executive Committee between 2023 and 2024. She also chaired…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Erasmus+, …
• Article # 407828
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Launch of Global Talent Ireland to "attract world-class researchers" (J. Lawless, Minister)

Ireland will launch Global Talent Ireland, a "bold new initiative to attract outstanding international research leaders to Irish Higher Education Institutions and public research bodies", announces James Lawless, Irish Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Careers, …
• Article # 407751
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Germany: Launch of the Global Minds Initiative to attract international talents

The Global Minds Initiative provides international research talent with career prospects in the German scientific system, therefore "lastingly strengthening the German and European Research Area", announces the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space on 29/07/2025. The goals…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, …
• Article # 407746
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Erasmus Student Network: Simone Lepore President for 2025-2026; secretariat to start on 31/07/2025

Simone Lepore takes up his post as President of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) for 2025-2026, on 31/07/2025. He succeeds Rita Dias, who has held the position since August 2023. Before becoming President of ESN, he was a Policy Intern at the organisation's European headquarters. He also held…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Erasmus+, …
• Article # 407714
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Germany: A “Hightech Agenda” focusing on six key technologies

The German government adopts and presents its “Hightech Agenda Deutschland”, which “marks a new level of ambition in research and technology policy”, says Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, on 30/07/2025. Announced in the coalition agreement between the CDU-CSU…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Deeptech, …
• Article # 407485
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