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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
• Published on 05/08/25 at 15:25
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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
• Published on 04/08/25 at 16:54
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
• Published on 04/08/25 at 16:52
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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
• Published on 04/08/25 at 15:26
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
• Published on 01/08/25 at 17:50
Kedge Business School (France) to open a new associated campus in India

Kedge Business School (France) announces the official opening of a new associated campus in India at Karjat, near Mumbai, in partnership with Vijaybhoomi University and its business school JAGSom (Jagdish Sheth School of Management), on 23/07/2025. "This new strategic partnership in South Asia…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Universities, …
• Article # 407622
• Published on 01/08/25 at 15:56
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UK Office for Life Sciences: Steve Bates appointed new Executive Chair

Steve Bates is appointed Executive Chair of the British Office for Life Sciences "to help champion research and innovation and the use of technology to transform health and grow the UK economy", says the UK government on 22/07/2025. "The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) will report directly to…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 407377
• Published on 31/07/25 at 17:26
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University of Cambridge (UK): Chris Smith elected new Chancellor

Chris Smith, outgoing Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, becomes the 109th Chancellor and will hold the office for ten years, announces the British university on 23/07/2025. He succeeds David Sainsbury, Chancellor since 2011, who chose to step down at 84 years old. His election follows a…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Strategy
• Article # 407349
• Published on 30/07/25 at 18:14
©  Gerd Altmann
12 institutions earning AACSB initial business accreditation

12 institutions earn initial business accreditation from AACSB, recognising "excellence and the highest of standards in business education with a demonstrated focus on quality in teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning", announces AACSB on 29/07/2025. The 12…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Universities, …
• Article # 407337
• Published on 30/07/25 at 17:44
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Horizon Europe: partial suspension of Israel’s participation by excluding entities from EIC Accelerator

The European Commission proposes to partially suspend Israel’s participation in Horizon Europe by excluding Israeli entities from EIC Accelerator-funded activities, which support start-ups and small businesses developing technologies with potential dual-use applications such as cybersecurity…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 407119
• Published on 29/07/25 at 11:54