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German DFG calls for yearly budget of €115m for National Research Data Infrastructure

The German Research Foundation (DFG) is calling for the transition to a permanent footing and further development of the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) "in line with the needs of the research community", with a budget of at least €115 million per year. In a position paper on the…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, …
• Article # 440821
• Published on 12/05/26 at 15:17
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Grenoble INP - UGA joins CESAER as a member

Grenoble INP - UGA (France) has joined the Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER) as a member. "Their strong expertise in engineering and technology further reinforces our collective capacity to advance excellence in education, research and…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 440633
• Published on 11/05/26 at 16:14
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 11/05

The Council of the European Union, EELISA, EUA, The Guild and other organisations are hosting events starting this week. 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 440643
• Published on 11/05/26 at 15:34
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.23

US judge blocks Trump from compelling more universities to disclose race data; Japanese universities unveil plans to boost recruitment and development of foreign PhD students; Canada’s intake of new international students falls below Covid-era levels; OECD data places Taiwan second globally for…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 439862
• Published on 07/05/26 at 09:59
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IE University launches IE Competitiveness Hub in Brussels to support the "Brussels debate"

IE University has launched its IE Competitiveness Hub Brussels, a centre of applied research dedicated to strengthening European competitiveness by convening high-level discussions on the key drivers of Europe’s growth, including finance, innovation and economic security. Manuel Muñiz, Rector…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Parliament, Universities, …
• Article # 440148
• Published on 06/05/26 at 17:11
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Jan Danckaert is reelected as Rector of Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Jan Danckaert has been reelected as Rector of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Belgium for another four years. The Board of the university reelected Danckaert, who was the only candidate running for his own succession, with 79.30% of the votes on 04/05/2026. He still reached the electoral…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Universities, …
• Article # 440171
• Published on 05/05/26 at 17:16
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João Gomes Cravinho appointed Rector of the College of Europe

The College of Europe has appointed João Gomes Cravinho as Rector for a renewable five-year mandate. Cravinho’s appointment was decided by the Administrative Council of the College of Europe on 30/04/2026, following the proposal of its Academic Council. Ewa Ośniecka-Tamecka will continue…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Careers, …
• Article # 439964
• Published on 04/05/26 at 13:42
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 04/05

Universities UK, EARMA, Cesaer and other organisations are hosting events starting this week. 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 439922
• Published on 04/05/26 at 12:00
UCL President says Europeans should support US higher education through difficult period

The head of University College London (UCL) has warned against European universities being pleased that US researchers are considering moving across the Atlantic in search of jobs. In an interview with News Tank Academic, Michael Spence, President and Provost of UCL, said: “What we have been…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Funding, …
• Article # 439834
• Published on 04/05/26 at 11:11