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Thierry Dauxois appointed President of CNRS

Philippe Baptiste, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space of France, has appointed Thierry Dauxois as President of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) on 10/06/2026. Dauxois succeeds immediately Antoine Petit, who has chaired the organisation since January…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Careers, …
• Article # 444319
• Published on 11/06/26 at 14:57
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EARTO awards prizes to Jožef Stefan Institute and Swiss Centre for Electronics and Microtechnology

The European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO) has awarded its 2026 Innovation prize for Impact Delivered and Impact Expected, respectively, to Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI), a Slovenian RTO, and Swiss Centre for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM), on…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Research and Technology Organisations (RTO) , …
• Article # 444195
• Published on 10/06/26 at 16:32
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EFMD grants EQUIS seal to nine schools, marking first-time accreditations in Lebanon and Jordan

The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) has awarded European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation for nine business schools. The schools accredited on 05/06/2026 are: • College of Business and Economics, United Arab Emirates University; • Department of…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Quality Assurance, …
• Article # 444179
• Published on 10/06/26 at 15:45
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Senior professor says business schools need to accept they are political bodies

Business schools need to accept that they are political bodies and engage accordingly, according to a senior business professor. Speaking at the annual conference of European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) in Seville on 07 to 09/06/2026, Carl Rhodes, Professor of Business and…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Strategy
• Article # 443875
• Published on 10/06/26 at 09:29
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 08/06

The EFMD, EARTO, the European Commission 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 443706
• Published on 08/06/26 at 09:08
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.27

Harvard graduate student workers have ended a 40-day strike without a contract ; Canada has slipped slightly in global university rankings amid calls for careful interpretation ; Students in New Zealand are protesting the scrapping of fees-free study ; Singapore will require all university…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 443584
• Published on 05/06/26 at 10:58
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ESCP students and graduates praise European careers but concerned by economic and geopolitical situation

ESCP (École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris) Business School has released the findings of its inaugural "Live, Learn & Love in Europe" survey, exploring how the next generation of ESCP students and graduates view the continent’s opportunities and challenges. The study, published on 01/06/2026…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Careers, …
• Article # 443527
• Published on 04/06/26 at 17:46
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European Commission awards three European Prize for Women Innovators

The European Commission has awarded three prizes to celebrate women entrepreneurs whose work has advanced innovation across Europe. Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, revealed on 04/06/2026 the winners of the 12th edition of the European Prize for Women…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 443497
• Published on 04/06/26 at 17:11
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Alliances and UK universities prepare for Erasmus+ association to open new opportunities as full members

As the United Kingdom rejoins the EU mobility programme, Erasmus+, in 2027, UK universities will regain access to European funds to participate in European university alliances, opening the way for a potential new wave of alliances including UK members. "The first 17 alliances started at the…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 442179
• Published on 04/06/26 at 16:02
Finnish rectors call for country to raise level of education and research support by 2031

The Finnish Universities Rectors' Council (UNIFI) has called for the country to "focus on raising the level of education and supporting groundbreaking research" over the 2027-2031 parliamentary term. Finland holds parliamentary elections in April 2027. Acknowledging Finland's shrinking…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 443303
• Published on 03/06/26 at 15:23