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BSIS: "It would be a mistake not to invest time and resources in AI" (F. Bonvalet, EFMD Global)

"It would be a mistake not to take an immediate interest in AI, and not to invest time and resources. The young people arriving are already in the world of AI. A school that does not make an active commitment nor seeks to be at the forefront runs the risk of being out of date", François Bonvalet…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Business schools, Universities, Deeptech, …
• Article # 343681
• Published on 13/11/24 at 15:53
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 12/11/2024

The European Commission, the University of Twente, Collège de France,... these HEIs (Higher education institutions) host events from 12/11/2024. 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Deeptech, …
• Article # 343986
• Published on 12/11/24 at 10:59
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Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024: U.S. universities lead in 29 subjects; new indicators

Universities from the United States solidify their top positions in 29 subjects out of 55, can one read in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (Gras) 2024 published by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy on 11/11/2024. This year's league table contains rankings of universities in 55 subjects…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 343904
• Published on 11/11/24 at 05:01
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University of Paderborn (Germany) : Matthias Bauer elected President

Matthias Bauer is elected as the President of the University of Paderborn and will take his position in April 2025, succeeding Birgitt Riegraf, says the German university on 08/11/2024. Matthias Bauer currently holds the Chair of Inorganic Chemistry for Sustainable Processes at the University…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Universities, Careers, Policy, …
• Article # 343886
• Published on 08/11/24 at 16:41
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University of Warwick (UK): former Under-Secretary-General of the UN appointed Chancellor

Namibian lawyer Bience Gawanas, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), is appointed Chancellor of the University of Warwick, announces the institution on 14/10/2024. She will start her new position in January 2025. "She will serve as the ceremonial head of the university…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Universities, Careers, Policy, …
• Article # 343883
• Published on 08/11/24 at 16:23
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Cern: British physicist Mark Thomson to become Director General on 01/01/2026

British physicist Mark Thomson will be Cern's Director General for a five-year term starting on 01/01/2026, the Cern Council announces on 06/11/2024. His official appointment will take place at the December Council meeting. He will succeed Fabiola Gianotti, who has held this position since…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 343671
• Published on 07/11/24 at 17:58
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ERC Synergy grants 2024: Germany at the top again with 53 PIs represented in 34 projects

Of the 57 projects awarded a Synergy grant in 2024, 34 involve at least one researcher affiliated with a German institution, making Germany the most represented country by number of projects, followed by the UK (18) which regained second place following its return to Horizon Europe, to the…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 343470
• Published on 06/11/24 at 11:09
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Sustainability of university alliances funding: "Leadership must be fully engaged" (E. Tschirhart)

"Ultimately, the future of alliance collaborations depends on the level of commitment from university leadership. If presidents, vice-presidents, and senior management aren’t fully engaged, it will be challenging to sustain progress", says Eric Tschirhart, Special Advisor to the Rector for…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 342025
• Published on 04/11/24 at 12:12
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 04/11/2024

Science Europe, EIC, The Guild,... these HEIs (Higher education institutions) host events from 04/11/2024. 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 343125
• Published on 04/11/24 at 10:34
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US-based scientist Martin Keller elected President of the Helmholtz Association (Germany)

The Helmholtz Association appoints "internationally respected US-based scientist Martin Keller" as its new president, following an unanimous vote by the Assembly of Members and the Helmholtz Senate, says the German association on 30/10/2024. He will take his new position on 01/11/2025. The…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 342910
• Published on 31/10/24 at 17:16