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U.S: Harvard University losing $2.3 Bn in federal funding after rejecting the government's demands

Harvard University rejects several demands made by the U.S. government during a comprehensive review of federal contracts and grants amounting to $9 Bn of funding, the American university announces on 14/04/2025. The government said this review was to "ensure the university complies with…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 395219
• Published on 15/04/25 at 18:41
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European funding of higher ed and R&I: "A need for a revolution rather than an evolution" (P. Boyle)

"The Draghi, Letta and Heitor reports all point to a need for a revolution rather than an evolution in the higher education and R&I sectors in Europe and their funding. They’re saying we need radical reform, and it will be interesting to see how the Commission responds", says Paul Boyle…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Universities, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 395017
• Published on 15/04/25 at 18:25
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Research assessment: "Universities' greatest strength is their people" (Ivanka Popovic, EUA)

"The universities' greatest strength is their people. If institutions have the right people and are satisfied with their job, it's the best possible output", states Ivanka Popovic, Vice-President of the EUA Board, on 10/04/2025. She is speaking during the EUA Annual Conference, taking place on…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 394834
• Published on 14/04/25 at 18:42
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 14/04/2025

Taso, Inspire Europe, the European Commission,... these institutions host events from 14/04/2025. 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 394986
• Published on 14/04/25 at 16:00
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EUA Annual Conference: "Sustainability is a strategic imperative for universities" (D. Tilbury)

"We can't say anymore that sustainability is a side project, it’s a strategic imperative for universities. We can't address the challenges we face today if we do not embed sustainability the way we do other topics. We need to situate sustainability in the current context", declares Daniella…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 394688
• Published on 11/04/25 at 16:34
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EUA Annual Conference: "We want to connect the dots on sustainability and resilience" (J.M. Garrell)

"This year, we will address the linked topics and multi-faceted concepts of sustainability and resilience. We will work towards defining what they mean for universities. We also want to connect the dots on sustainability and resilience, because both concepts are essential for the future", says…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 394653
• Published on 10/04/25 at 18:14
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A. Epple, G. Majdič, I. Popović and M. Tuñón de Lara elected to the EUA Board

Angelika Epple, Gregor Majdič, Ivanka Popović and Manuel Tuñón de Lara are elected to the EUA Board, announces the EUA on 10/04/2025, after an election on the first day of the EUA General Assembly in Riga (Latvia), taking place on 10 and 11/04. Ivanka Popović, former Rector of the University of…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 394646
• Published on 10/04/25 at 15:34
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European Parliament's draft report on alliances: "It is necessary to acquire investment and funding"

"It is necessary to acquire investment and funding for the European universities alliances, to increase their capabilities, strengthen their efficiency, consolidate their models and secure their longevity, aiming towards their future independence. Programmes such as Erasmus+ are of vital…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 394403
• Published on 09/04/25 at 14:56
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MSCA 2024: €713.4 M invested for doctoral and postdoctoral fellowship programmes

€608.6 M will be invested in 149 doctoral programmes with the objective to train over 1,800 doctoral candidates as part of the 2024 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks call, announces the European Commission on 02/04/2025. Of these programmes, 16 are more specialised than the…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, European commission, State, …
• Article # 394262
• Published on 08/04/25 at 18:02
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UK: £13.9 Bn of R&D funding to "boost innovation, jobs and growth" for 2025-2026

The UK will dedicate £13.9 Bn (€16.25 Bn) of R&D funding to "boost innovation, jobs and growth, improve lives and drive the Plan for Change", announces the British government on 04/04/2025, describing the 2025 to 2026 budget. According to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 394185
• Published on 08/04/25 at 16:30