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Spain: €245 M to 256 Public-Private Partnership Projects and €667 M in funding for research projects

The Agencia Estatal de investigación (Spanish State Research Agency) awards €245 M to 256 projects in the Provisional Resolution Proposal for Public-Private Partnership Projects 2024, to promote experimental development projects in cooperation between companies and research organisations, it…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Companies, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 407936
• Published on 07/08/25 at 18:00
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Max Planck Society launching a Transatlantic Programme and a Max Planck Centre with South Korea

The new Transatlantic Programme "aims to strengthen collaboration and partnerships between Max Planck institutes and leading U.S. institutions. At the same time, it seeks to counter the loss of scientific talent in times of growing geopolitical uncertainty by providing new opportunities for…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 407922
• Published on 07/08/25 at 15:51
©  Malcolm Press
Universities UK: Malcolm Press appointed President

Malcolm Press, Vice-Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University, is appointed as the new President of Universities UK, the British rectors' conference, announces the organisation on 01/08/2025. "He brings a wealth of experience across research, policy, and higher education leadership…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 407845
• Published on 06/08/25 at 09:00
Kedge Business School (France) to open a new associated campus in India

Kedge Business School (France) announces the official opening of a new associated campus in India at Karjat, near Mumbai, in partnership with Vijaybhoomi University and its business school JAGSom (Jagdish Sheth School of Management), on 23/07/2025. "This new strategic partnership in South Asia…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Universities, …
• Article # 407622
• Published on 01/08/25 at 15:56
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UK Office for Life Sciences: Steve Bates appointed new Executive Chair

Steve Bates is appointed Executive Chair of the British Office for Life Sciences "to help champion research and innovation and the use of technology to transform health and grow the UK economy", says the UK government on 22/07/2025. "The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) will report directly to…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 407377
• Published on 31/07/25 at 17:26
©  University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge (UK): Chris Smith elected new Chancellor

Chris Smith, outgoing Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, becomes the 109th Chancellor and will hold the office for ten years, announces the British university on 23/07/2025. He succeeds David Sainsbury, Chancellor since 2011, who chose to step down at 84 years old. His election follows a…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Strategy
• Article # 407349
• Published on 30/07/25 at 18:14
©  Gerd Altmann
12 institutions earning AACSB initial business accreditation

12 institutions earn initial business accreditation from AACSB, recognising "excellence and the highest of standards in business education with a demonstrated focus on quality in teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning", announces AACSB on 29/07/2025. The 12…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Universities, …
• Article # 407337
• Published on 30/07/25 at 17:44
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Columbia University to pay $221 M to the U.S. government to settle federal feud and restore funding

"Columbia University has reached an agreement with the United States government to resolve multiple federal agency investigations into alleged violations of federal anti-discrimination laws. As part of the resolution, Columbia will pay a $200 M settlement over three years to the federal…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 406717
• Published on 24/07/25 at 17:00
Utrecht University (The Netherlands): Hans Brug appointed President as of November 2025

"The Supervisory Board of Utrecht University has appointed Johannes (Hans) Brug as the new President of the Executive Board with effect from 01/01/2026. He will succeed Anton Pijpers, who will retire after his second term as President ends on 01/11/2025", announces the Dutch university on…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Strategy
• Article # 406517
• Published on 23/07/25 at 16:30
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Fraunhofer Future Foundation (Germany): Thomas Hirth elected Chair of the Executive Board

Thomas Hirth is the new Chair of the Fraunhofer-Zukunftsstiftung (Fraunhofer Future Foundation), after the board of trustees appointed the innovation manager to this position effective 01/07/2025, announces the foundation on 17/07/2025. He succeeds Hans-Jörg Bullinger, who has been Chair since…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Funding, …
• Article # 406316
• Published on 23/07/25 at 16:10