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European university alliances accredited as of 2019

European universities are transnational alliances of higher education establishments, led by a coordinating institution, and "developing long-term institutional and strategic cooperation, based on shared values and principles and aiming to achieve sustainable cooperation", according to the…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 334350
• Published on 29/08/24 at 16:09
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Austria: 25% of postdocs permanent contracts by 2027 for "more attractive careers" (M.Polaschek)

"We need to make careers in science and research more attractive. That's my long-term goal. That's why we're starting where the need for action is greatest in Austria: with postdocs. Almost all the young people in this sector hold temporary jobs. Our aim is to make 25% of these contracts permanent…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): State, Universities, Careers, …
• Article # 335698
• Published on 29/08/24 at 16:08
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B-schools: AACSB and Kabea extend their collaboration for standards accreditation alignement

AACSB and Kabea, the Korean Association for Business Education Accreditation, renewed their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) and joint site visit agreement in Gyeongju (South Korea), on 22/08/2024. "This agreement promotes the localisation of international standards and the…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Business schools, Universities, Partnerships, …
• Article # 335688
• Published on 29/08/24 at 10:10
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Ireland: Launch of the new R&I agency to "engage national challenges"; a combined budget of € 270 M

Taighde Éireann - Research Ireland, the new research agency born from the merging of the Irish Research Council (IRC) and Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), is officially established, announces the Irish Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, Funding, …
• Article # 335514
• Published on 29/08/24 at 09:00
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Challenges and use of data in doctoral education, new EUA-CDE Head: the doctoral news from 06/2024

News Tank attended the EUA-CDE annual meeting in Barcelona (Spain), from 26 to 28/06/2024. The Council for Doctoral Education of the EUA gathered many higher education and research stakeholders from Europe and beyond to discuss the use of data in doctoral education. The challenge of…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 332669
• Published on 28/08/24 at 12:17
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68% of Western European firms hired international MBA graduates in 2023 (GMAC)

68% of Western European firms hired international MBA graduates in 2023, and almost half of European firms plan to do the same in 2024, according to the 2024 Report Corporate Recruiters Survey by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), published in 06/2024. "Since 2018, there has been…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Business schools, Companies, …
• Article # 335307
• Published on 27/08/24 at 18:32
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Back from holiday? Catch up on the summer news, week by week

From the programs of presidential candidates to the latest Shanghai ranking results, and the evolving trends in European universities as highlighted by the EUA, the summer has been filled with significant developments in research and education. There have also been numerous key appointments within…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 335386
• Published on 26/08/24 at 17:10
🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 26/08/2024

Young Academy of Europe, EFMD, European Student Ambassador Forum... these HEIs (Higher education institutions) host events from 26/08/2024. News Tank's agenda purpose is to provide an overview of the events taking place in the higher education, research and innovation ecosystem in Europe. We…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 335368
• Published on 26/08/24 at 14:54
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UKRI: "The breakthroughs from R&I are a crucial driver of long-term growth" (report 2023-2024)

"The breakthroughs from R&I are a crucial driver of long-term growth and play a foundational role in improving lives and helping to tackle societal challenges. UKRI has a duty as a smart investor to deliver value and to maximise the economic impact of every pound of public money entrusted to us"…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Funding, …
• Article # 334796
• Published on 26/08/24 at 11:02
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Two business schools Equis-accredited and the first Austrian EFMD Programme Accreditation

ISEG School of Economics and Management (Portugal) and Hunan University Business School (China) are Equis-accredited, announces the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) on 20/08/2024. The accreditation organisation also announces that "the Master of Science in Management…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Quality Assurance, …
• Article # 335297
• Published on 23/08/24 at 15:03