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Swiss Federal Council votes in Günther Dissertori as next President of ETH Zurich

The Swiss Federal Council confirmed Günther Dissertori as the next President of the public university ETH Zurich, at the request of the ETH Board. Dissertori is the current rector of ETH Zurich and will take his functions on 01/01/2027, succeeding Joël Mesot, who finishes his second term in…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, State, Universities, …
• Article # 445919
• Published on 25/06/26 at 08:32

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EIC calls for accelerating deployment of deep tech to face energy challenges

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has called for transforming the European energy system by accelerating the deployment of deep tech. On 24/06/2026, the EIC Board published a statement saying that the current energy challenge presented an opportunity to accelerate innovation and…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Deeptech, …
• Article # 445863
• Published on 24/06/26 at 14:49

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THE University Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026: UK leads but Asian universities dominate

Asia has the highest number of universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings, which assess universities against all 17 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More than half of the universities in the global ranking are Asian, and five are in…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, State, …
• Article # 445835
• Published on 24/06/26 at 14:23

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Martin Špolc appointed Director for Prosperity in European Commission's DG RTD

The European Commission has appointed Martin Špolc as Director for Prosperity in its Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), it announced on 24/06/2026. The date on which Špolc will take up his new duties will be determined at a later stage. He will replace Maria Cristina…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 445853
• Published on 24/06/26 at 14:17

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European Commission launches call for evidence on Joint Undertakings for 2028-2034

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on the future of the Horizon Europe European Partnerships implemented as Joint Undertakings (JUs). From 16/06/2026 to 14/07/2026, the feedback period aims to gather views on possible improvements to JUs that should increase the EU’s…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Council, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 445842
• Published on 24/06/26 at 13:51

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European university alliance Aurora report says it generated €7.7 billion in economic impact

The European university alliance Aurora says that its activities in 2024 generated €7.7 billion in economic impact. The alliance said on LinkedIn, on 22/06/2026, it's "a figure that goes far beyond education alone and stresses the role universities play in Europe’s economic…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 445732
• Published on 24/06/26 at 12:40

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EU's Joint Research Centre signs new partnership to support Moldova's Smart Specialisation Strategy

Bernard Magenhann, Deputy Director-General of the Joint Research Centre, has signed a Research Framework Arrangement with Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova. The partnership means that the Joint Research Centre will support the implementation of Moldova's Smart…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Partnerships, …
• Article # 445705
• Published on 23/06/26 at 17:26

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Coimbra Group warns against member states’ budget reductions for Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe

The Coimbra Group of universities has expressed its concerns about a 4% cut in funding proposed by Cyprus presidency for the Horizon Europe research programme and the Erasmus+ mobility scheme compared to the Commission's proposal. "We call on EU heads of state and government to take a clear and…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 445721
• Published on 23/06/26 at 17:25

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Germany: Bauhaus University Weimar votes out Chancellor Horst Henrici

The Bauhaus University Weimar in Germany has voted out its Chancellor, Horst Henrici, during a vote of no confidence by the university assembly and representatives of the professors. The President, Peter Benz, survived the election, held on 22/06/2026. While Henrici's term must end…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, State, Universities, …
• Article # 445690
• Published on 23/06/26 at 16:24

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The Guild's vision for social sciences-led research to "strengthen Europe’s ability to adapt and prepare"

The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities has called for "a clear vision of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities-led collaborative R&I that will help ensure Europeans feel more grounded in their distinctive heritage(s), embedding the need for competitiveness in a positive, holistic…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 445538
• Published on 23/06/26 at 14:00

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