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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
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©  D.R.

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
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©  ETH

Switzerland: "Budgets for ERI are not expenses but investments into the future" (M. Hengartner)

"It is a strong and positive message from the Parliament that, even in the difficult situation the country is in, they realise that education, research and innovation are the keys to future prosperity and they are willing to support it", declares Michael Hengartner, President of the ETH Board in…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 343678
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Belgian rector at Hungary's Corvinus University "brings fresh perspectives" (B. van Pottelsberghe)

"I’m the first non-Hungarian-speaking rector in the history of Hungary. Bringing in a foreign rector has its benefits: it brings fresh perspectives and helps the university adapt more quickly to international standards. It fosters connections and networking opportunities abroad", says Bruno van…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, European commission, …
• Article # 344626
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© EUA

2024 EUA Funding Forum: Exploring sustainable financing for European universities

The EUA Funding Forum, organised by the association and hosted by the University of Helsinki on 03 and 04/11/2024, gathered higher education leaders to discuss the topic “Sense & sustainability: future paths for European university finances”. Josep M. Garrell, President of EUA, highlighted the…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 343712
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 18/11/2024

AACSB, EUA, the International Association of Universities... these HEIs (Higher education institutions) host events from 18/11/2024. 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: …
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 344619
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Academics react to Trump's election: "Serious threats to higher education"

"As educators, we’re facing a critical moment. Recent policies proposed by the Trump administration—coupled with budget cuts at many universities—pose serious threats to higher education, potentially limiting access, rolling back civil rights protections, and straining the support systems our…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): State, Universities, Funding, …
• Article # 343909
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© ECIU

FP10: "The crucial role of innovative universities in achieving the needed societal impact" (ECIU)

"Innovative universities, such as ECIU alliance partners, play a crucial role in helping achieve the needed societal impact of FP10. They help foster an ecosystem where knowledge diffusion propels both economic vitality and societal advancement, which is crucial for the technological autonomy of…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 343726
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©  D.R.

THE-Emerging Employability Ranking 2025: "Work expertise is a rising priority" (S. Belloc, CEO)

"Employers' priorities for recruitment have seen a slight decline in graduate skills, which are fairly dependent on the economic climate. On the other hand, work expertise is on the rise when there is tension in the labour market. Thirdly, there is a digital mindset", says Sandrine Belloc, founder…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Business schools, …
• Article # 344236
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THE/Emerging Employability Ranking 2025: American top 3 but "it is starting to be challenged"

MIT, Caltech and Stanford University, three American institutions, are toping the Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (Geurs) 2025, published on 14/11/2024 by the Times Higher Education, commissioned by Emerging and conducted by the polling institute Trendence. The University of…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Business schools, …
• Article # 344190
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