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University of Lorraine (France): commitment to open data and withdrawal from commercial rankings

"The University of Lorraine (France) is preparing to sign the Barcelona Declaration [on the openness of research information] and is committed to the quality of OpenAlex's free and open bibliometric data and the rankings that use it", it declares on 16/07/2024. As a result, it is announcing its…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Universities, Communications, Open Science
• Article # 332980
• Published on 22/07/24 at 15:23
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 26/08/2024

Young Academy of Europe, EFMD, European Student Ambassador Forum... these HEIs (Higher education institutions) host events from 26/08/2024. News Tank's agenda purpose is to provide an overview of the events taking place in the higher education, research and innovation ecosystem in Europe. We…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 333022
• Published on 22/07/24 at 11:36
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Gaza: France launches scholarships for 20 Palestinian students; "a powerful symbol" (Mens Network)

The French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs is launching a call for applications for "France excellence" scholarships - that enable students of European Union countries to obtain a bursary to study in a French higher education establishment - for Gazan students in exile as a result of the…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): State, Universities, Funding, …
• Article # 332953
• Published on 19/07/24 at 18:08
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QS Executive MBA Ranking 2024: UK first with Oxford (+2 ranks); France most represented European

Oxford (Said), a British business school, arrives first in the QS Executive MBA Ranking 2024, going up two ranks from 2023, according to the ranking published by Quacquarelli Symonds on 17/07/2024. The school is followed by IESE Business School (Spain), staying in second place, while HEC Paris…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Business schools, …
• Article # 332756
• Published on 18/07/24 at 17:26
"Our model has led to unprecedented success": HFSPO's strategy and priorities for years to come

"Our model has led to unprecedented success over 35 years, with no member country ever missing a payment. We've created a niche for those who truly want to showcase their talent without limitations", states Pavel Kabat Secretary-General of the HFSPO (International Human Frontier Science Program…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Careers, Funding, …
• Article # 332677
• Published on 18/07/24 at 17:09
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University of Rennes: a single VP for Europe and International portfolios; "A strategic position"

"We have merged the 'Europe' and 'International' portfolios under a single vice-presidency, 'European and International Strategy'. This strategic positioning underlines the political dimension of the issues that concern us in a changing world," says Sébastien Le Picard, Vice President of European…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Partnerships, Strategy, …
• Article # 332429
• Published on 18/07/24 at 13:28
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Simon Marti (SwissCore) Head of the EUA Council for Doctoral Education

The EUA Council for Doctoral Education appointed Simon Marti as its new Head on 01/07/2024, says the association on 08/07/2024. Prior to its annual meeting from 26 to 28/06/2024, the EUA-CDE also appointed two new members to its steering committee. Simon Marti previously headed SwissCore, the…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Universities, …
• Article # 332578
• Published on 18/07/24 at 09:02
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UK announcing two collaborations in research and innovation with US and Switzerland

The UK will collaborate with Switzerland on emerging technology projects and with the US to tackle dementia with innovative biomarkers, announces UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a non-departmental public body sponsored by the British Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), on…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 332317
• Published on 17/07/24 at 12:18
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Professor Christophe Dumas appointed new Director of UK Astronomy Technology Centre

"Professor Christophe Dumas will lead the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) of the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) from September 2024", announces the UKRI on 12/07/2024. He will also become head of the STFC Royal Observatory Edinburgh (ROE) site where the UK ATC is…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 332384
• Published on 16/07/24 at 17:51
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EFMD Annual Conference: "Business schools must respond to systemic challenges" (F. Schulze)

"The culture of openness and mutual understanding is becoming increasingly important in business education in response to the rising popularity of isolationist ideas", declares Friedemann Schulze, Director of Business School Services at EFMD, in an interview with News Tank on…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Business schools, …
• Article # 332229
• Published on 16/07/24 at 11:58