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Science and technology in Europe: 83% of people having positive perception (Commission survey)

83% of citizens positively perceive the influence of science and technology, with 67% agreeing that it will enhance an easier, healthier and more comfortable lifestyle, according to the Eurobarometer survey on ‘European citizens' knowledge and attitudes towards science and technology', published…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Digital, …
• Article # 387793
• Published on 14/02/25 at 17:42

American Universities and organisations' legal suit blocking Trump's NIH research cut

A federal judge issues a nationwide ruling blocking the Trump administration’s cut to National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants on 11/02/2025, after the Association of American Medical Colleges, representing 159 accredited medical schools, filed a suit seeking to halt the cut on…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 387743
• Published on 14/02/25 at 16:45

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FP10: "The Commission's approach is moving towards a policy-based budget" (K. Deketelaere)

"A standalone framework programme with a ring-fenced budget of €200 Bn is not written in the Competitiveness Compass Communication, nor the work programme of the European Commission. It is worrying because it confirms what other documents—like the mission letters, etc.—have been hinting at. The…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 387670
• Published on 13/02/25 at 17:00

Engineering schools' workshop to discuss AI: European competitiveness and ethics in focus

"How can Europe be competitive while remaining true to its values? How can we fully exploit AI while respecting directives on personal data and a human-based ethic?" Those are the questions asked by Claire Peyratout, President of the CTI (French Commission of Engineering Titles), at the…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 387063
• Published on 12/02/25 at 16:32

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Seven European associations call for a "robust and dedicated European framework programme"

"We call for a robust and dedicated European framework programme for RDI; a substantially increased budget reserved for RDI; simplifying for beneficiaries and ensuring an attractive programme", writes Cesaer, Earto, European Round Table for Industry, EUA, Leru, Science Europe and The Guild on…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 387453
• Published on 12/02/25 at 16:01

USAid closing: "Suspension of research projects, end of cooperation and closure of incubators"

"In 2023, USAid had a budget of $40 Bn (€38,7 Bn), part of which was for research and teaching. The closing of USAid means the suspension of research projects, the abandonment of projects by doctoral students, the end of cooperation between researchers, and the closure of incubators", says…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Business schools, …
• Article # 387241
• Published on 11/02/25 at 17:21

InvestAI public-private initiative: €20 Bn of European fund to attract even more investment in AI

Ursula von der Leyen announces the launch of the InvestAI initiative, that includes a new European fund of €20 Bn for AI gigafactories, at the AI Action Summit in Paris on 11/02/2025. The initial €20 Bn funding will come from existing EU funding programmes such as Digital Europe Programme and…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 387290
• Published on 11/02/25 at 16:26

"Without academic freedom, there is no competitiveness" (Roberta Metsola, EP President)

"If we want Europe to lead - on AI, on quantum, on biotech, on clean tech - we need scientists who are free to think, to challenge, and to push boundaries. That is how real, ground-breaking innovation happens. We talk a lot - and increasingly so, and necessarily so - about Europe’s…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 387210
• Published on 11/02/25 at 15:24

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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 10/02/2025

The University of Oslo, Eunis, Unilion,... these institutions host events from 10/02/2025. 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 to…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 387121
• Published on 10/02/25 at 16:53

UUK delegation to Oslo (Norway): "The UK has to learn to be an associated member to Horizon Europe"

"Norway is a really important country for the UK per the level of collaboration and the similarities we have, and the UK has to learn from you to be an associated member to Horizon Europe", declares Jamie Arrowsmith, Director of Universities UK International (UUKi) on 28/01/2025. He is…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 386670
• Published on 10/02/25 at 09:24