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"Reflect on the role of universities and the promise we make to society" (Robert-Jan Smits)

"In light of the current geopolitical challenges, growing polarisation within our societies, and the rise of extreme right-wing parties, we must ask ourselves: is what we are doing truly enough? More than ever, it is essential to reflect on the role of universities and the promise we make to…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 399876
• Published on 30/05/25 at 08:00
©  Aurora
Alliances: "A deepened cross-border collaboration and a shared sense of purpose" (Aurora conference)

"The journey of the alliances is rooted in the belief that our universities can and must serve as engines of positive change locally and globally. This mission feels especially urgent in today's geopolitically challenging times", declares Veronika Sexl, President of Aurora, on 20/05/2025. She…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 399686
• Published on 28/05/25 at 18:33
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The University of Luxembourg becoming the 23rd member of The Guild

The University of Luxembourg joins The Guild as its newest member, announces the university association on 26/05/2025. The Guild now comprises twenty-three member universities. "I see The Guild as a centrepiece of our international strategy, offering collaborations in research and innovation…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 399787
• Published on 27/05/25 at 18:17
©  Aurora
Aurora: Veronika Sexl (University of Innsbruck) new President of the alliance starting 01/05/2025

Veronika Sexl, Rector of the University of Innsbruck (Austria), is taking the role of President of the alliance Aurora, effective on 01/05/2025, announces Ramon Purras, Secretary General of the alliance, on 19/05/2025. The rotation of the presidency is happening, as it does every year, at the…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 399211
• Published on 27/05/25 at 13:56
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 26/05/2025

Sam, EFMD, Allea,… these institutions host events from 26/05/2025. 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 related to European…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 399470
• Published on 26/05/25 at 10:31
©  Robert Asselin
U15 Canada: Robert Asselin appointed new CEO effective 09/06/2025

Robert Asselin has been named the new CEO of U15 Canada (an association of fifteen leading research universities across Canada), effective 09/06/2025, announces the board of directors on 21/05/2025. "Robert Asselin is a recognised expert on innovation, economic growth, and industrial strategy…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 399199
• Published on 22/05/25 at 14:29
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KU Leuven (Belgium): Séverine Vermeire elected Rector on 20/05/2025

Séverine Vermeire is elected Rector of KU Leuven (Belgium) for the 2025-2029 term after obtaining the required majority of votes (51,9%) on 20/05/2025. She will take office on 01/08/2025. Severine Vermeire has served as Research Coordinator for the Biomedical Sciences group since 2020. Prior to…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Careers, …
• Article # 399105
• Published on 21/05/25 at 18:09
© Civica
"Universities are now battlegrounds" (Cornelia Woll, Hertie School at Civica Global Forum 2025)

"I’m not so worried about uncertainty—we’ve always had that. What I’m worried about today is that universities are literally under attack; universities are now battlegrounds. A lot of people want to control what knowledge is produced and how education is delivered. We have to teach people how to…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 397690
• Published on 21/05/25 at 17:53
©  Département d’État/D. Thompson
Threats in the U.S., decrease in the EU,... (Re)discover News Tank's articles on academic freedom

Research budget cuts, interference in university governance, censorship of certain research topics... Attacks on academic freedom are one of the subjects that has kept the News Tank Academic editorial team busiest on a daily basis, particularly over the last few months. Read our latest articles on…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 398886
• Published on 20/05/25 at 17:28
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EU-UK: Agreement to work towards the UK's association to Erasmus+

"The United Kingdom and the European Commission should work towards the association of the UK to the European Union Erasmus+ programme", states the European Commission on 19/05/2025, at the end of the EU-UK summit in London, where the Commission and the UK "explored areas with the potential to…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 398749
• Published on 20/05/25 at 14:20