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Back from holiday? Catch up on the summer news, week by week

From the programs of presidential candidates to the latest Shanghai ranking results, and the evolving trends in European universities as highlighted by the EUA, the summer has been filled with significant developments in research and education. There have also been numerous key appointments within…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 335386
• Published on 26/08/24 at 17:10
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Europe: Ministers responsible for Higher education, Research and Innovation

Every European government has ministers or secretaries of state responsible for higher education, research and innovation. Listed below are the ministers from the 27 European Union countries, the countries of the European Economic Area, the countries seeking EU membership, as well as the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): State, Policy
• Article # 334979
• Published on 26/08/24 at 16:18
🚨 [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): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 335368
• Published on 26/08/24 at 14:54
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European institutions and countries to support Palestinian students access education amid conflict

The Mediterranean Universities Union (Unimed) launched an initiative to support Palestinian students in pursuing their studies in the context of the war with Israel, called Technical Education Support for Higher Education Students (Tesi Initiative) on 27/02/2024, which now supports 750 students…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 333148
• Published on 26/08/24 at 10:49
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Innovation Scoreboard: changes in the European Commission's index since 2015

Every year, the European Innovation Scoreboard provides a comparative analysis of innovation performance in EU countries, other European countries and regional neighbours. It is operated by the services of the European Commission. News Tank has been compiling this data since 2015, enabling to…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): European commission, State, Policy, …
• Article # 334615
• Published on 23/08/24 at 14:41
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U.S. presidential race 2024: K. Harris and D. Trump's plans for education, higher ed and research

"Democrats fundamentally believe that every student deserves a quality education, regardless of their parents’ zip code or income", states Kamala Harris's programme, released after the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on 20/08/2024 to showcase its candidate 2024-2028…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Digital, …
• Article # 335096
• Published on 22/08/24 at 17:04
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Exclusive France: Thierry Damerval, Special Envoy for Science, Technology and Innovation

Thierry Damerval was appointed Special Envoy for Science, Technology and Innovation by the French government, News Tank learns on 05/08/2024. He will have to carry out his mission "in close and constant interaction" with several French authorities: the Directorate for Research & Innovation…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Careers, …
• Article # 334985
• Published on 21/08/24 at 17:00
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EU: Call for applications from high-level scientists to advise the College of Commissioners

The European Commission is launching a call for applications to shortlist high-level scientists to become members of the Group of seven Chief Scientific Advisers (GCSA), providing independent scientific advice to the College of European Commissioners, on 20/08/2024. Specifically addressed to…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 335064
• Published on 20/08/24 at 16:35