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"Being a bridge between academia and the global workforce" (I. Drieselmann, IE University)

"Our approach ensures students gain the skills, knowledge and networks essential to thriving in global job markets. Each school tailors its employability initiatives to the specific profiles of its students, targeted job markets, and individual missions", says Ines Drieselmann, Vice President for…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Companies, …
• Article # 346085
• Published on 29/11/24 at 16:30

Danish National Research Foundation : Niels Mejlgaard new CEO

Niels Mejlgaard will take on the role of CEO of the Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF) starting 13/01/2025, announces the Danish organisation on 26/11/2024. He succeeds Søren-Peter Olsen, who is stepping down after nine years as CEO of the foundation. Niels Mejlgaard has been Vice Dean…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Strategy
• Article # 345751
• Published on 28/11/24 at 08:00

Charm-EU annual conference: "Promoting intercultural learning is key to maintaining peace in Europe"

"Promoting intercultural learning is key to maintaining peace in Europe in a world that is more and more polarised and complex", says Tine Delva, Deputy Head of Unit of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture on 05/11/2024, during the Charm-EU annual…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 343534
• Published on 26/11/24 at 14:00

Netherlands: Protest against research & education cuts at "critical time" of budget negotiations

"We organise a protest with universities of the Netherlands, labour organisations, action groups, and student organisations on 25/11/2024 in The Hague, near the Parliament and the Ministry of Education. This protest comes at a critical time because the parliamentary debate on the education and…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 345566
• Published on 26/11/24 at 09:00

EraSud, research alliance for sustainable development, calls for "equitable research partnerships"

Twelve European research organisations launch EraSud, a European research alliance for sustainable development, on 22/11/2024 at the European Parliament in Brussels. They advocate for "European policymakers to keep on investing in long-term equitable research partnerships with low- and…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 345458
• Published on 25/11/24 at 12:01

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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 25/11/2024

Unilion, Humane, the Council of EU,... these institutions host events from 25/11/2024. 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 related to…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 345474
• Published on 25/11/24 at 11:13

Valorisation of social sciences: "A pivotal role in addressing global challenges" (M. Russo, DG R&I)

"Social Sciences, Humanities and Art (SSHA) disciplines play a pivotal role in addressing global challenges. Research in these fields provides essential insights that complement other innovations, enabling sustainable solutions and driving societal progress", says Maria Cristina Russo, Director of…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 344191
• Published on 22/11/24 at 14:28

Cesaer annual meeting: "Reflecting on the pivotal moment Europe is experiencing" (Orla Feely)

"We gathered for our annual general meeting around several major themes. One of the most pressing was reflecting on the pivotal moment Europe is experiencing. The changes we are seeing could have lasting implications, and we must ensure Europe’s success for decades to come through a strong…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 345100
• Published on 21/11/24 at 17:22

ETH:"Our goal as public universities isn't to top the rankings but to serve society" (M. Hengartner)

"We have outstanding education programmes, amazing scientists and an excellent reputation, but our goal as public universities is not to top the rankings but to best serve society. Rankings are a result of our strategy, not its driver. We want to be the best universities we can be, given our DNA"…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 344876
• Published on 21/11/24 at 08:43

Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list: U.S. domination on the decline and China ascending

The U.S. is home to the most highly cited researchers (2,507), followed closely by Mainland China (1,405), which is gaining grounds in the world share (20.4 %), while the American share is steadily declining (36.4 %), according to the 2024 list of highly cited researchers published by Clarivate…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 344807
• Published on 19/11/24 at 17:34