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"Citizen science and public engagement are fundamental necessities" (J-D. Malo, European Commission)

"Citizen science and public engagement are not optional extras; they are fundamental necessities. They help ensure that research and innovation are relevant, impactful, and socially accepted", states Jean-David Malo, Acting Director of European Research Area & Innovation at the European…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Communications, …
• Article # 402412
• Published on 20/06/25 at 08:00
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600th anniversary of KU Leuven and Université Catholique de Louvain: (Re)discover News Tank's articles

Rectors of the 47 universities members of the university associations Leru and The Guild gathered on 23/05/2025 to celebrate the 600th anniversary of the Belgian universities KU Leuven (Dutch-speaking) and Université Catholique de Louvain (French-speaking). Numerous Brussels stakeholders were…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 402348
• Published on 19/06/25 at 17:39
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Joint Research Centre (JRC): Bernard Magenhann appointed Director-General

The European Commission appoints Bernard Magenhann as the new Director-General of its Joint Research Centre on 17/06/2025. The appointment will take effect on 01/07/2025. Bernard Magenhann is French and has over 20 years of experience in the European Commission. Since 2020, he has been Deputy…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Careers, …
• Article # 402080
• Published on 17/06/25 at 18:17
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European Ocean Pact and Neptune mission announced at the 3rd United Nations Conference on the Oceans

"We have heard the call from France and others for massive investment in ocean research", declares Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on 09/06, at the opening plenary session of Unoc 3, (3rd United Nations Conference on the Oceans), held in Nice (France) from 08 to…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 401878
• Published on 17/06/25 at 15:29
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"China & US outpaced the EU in leveraging public R&D investments into private funding" (Commission)

"In the past decade, China and the US have outpaced the EU in leveraging public R&D investments into robust private sector funding [...] With private R&D funding trailing behind that of other major economies, the EU finds itself increasingly reliant on public funding. This dependency underscores…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 401563
• Published on 17/06/25 at 15:24
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 16/06/2025

EUA, OECD, the European Commission,... these institutions host events from 16/06/2025. 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 # 401806
• Published on 16/06/25 at 15:52
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Western Balkans: "Make the most of available opportunities in view of EU's enlargement" (E. Zaharieva)

"The Growth Plan for the Western Balkans will strengthen innovation ecosystems, which will help boost R&I investment, which is often below 1% of GDP, and below our EU target of 3%", declares Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, on 12/06/2025, at the Rector's…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 401560
• Published on 13/06/25 at 16:22
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Netherlands: "If research is to function properly, academic freedom is crucial" (M. Dogterom, KNAW)

"These are turbulent times for research. Much has happened in the research world over the past year that has caused us to raise concerns. We are also concerned about the extent to which academic freedom is under pressure in the Netherlands, and we are deeply troubled by the daily assault on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 401123
• Published on 13/06/25 at 16:15
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European Semester Spring Package : Recommendations to boost research and innovation for competitiveness

The European Commission « urges member states to step up R&I investment and reform efforts » in its 2025 European Semester Spring Package, published on 04/06/2025. This annual package provides country-specific recommendations on economic and social policies to EU member states. « This year’s…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 401463
• Published on 13/06/25 at 15:51
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German DFG to fund 70 Clusters of Excellence and establish 13 new Collaborative Research Centres

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) selects 70 Clusters of Excellence on 22/05/2025 through its Excellence Commission: 45 are renewals and 25 are new. They are hosted by a total of 43 universities across 13 federal states. Funding for the selected Clusters of…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 401340
• Published on 12/06/25 at 17:59