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Speakers at the 2025 Going Global conference look into how to capitalise on AI while managing the risks

The use of artificial intelligence in higher education is "becoming very dangerous", according to David Lefevre, Professor of Practice (Digital Innovation) at the Imperial College Business School in the UK: "We are asking students to use AI as a tool to become better at what they are doing, but…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Deeptech, Digital, …
• Article # 418016
• Published on 05/11/25 at 17:52
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ITRE committee confirms Christian Ehler as rapporteur for Horizon Europe and co-rapporteur for ECF

Christian Ehler, a German MEP from the EPP group, has been appointed rapporteur for the proposal on the EU's Horizon Europe research programme, and co-rapporteur, alongside a member of the S&D Group yet to be confirmed, for the European Competitiveness Fund. The decision was approved by a vote in…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Parliament, Funding, …
• Article # 418261
• Published on 05/11/25 at 15:11
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EdTech is a key pillar for Europe to stay competitive, senior EIT representative says

Ilaria Tagliavini, Head of Operations at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), said EdTech is a key pillar for equipping European education systems with the skills and entrepreneurial mindset needed to stay competitive. This is one of the main missions of the EIT, she said at…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Companies, …
• Article # 417435
• Published on 04/11/25 at 17:28
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Germany: Global Minds Initiative expands funding for international researchers

The German Research Foundation (DFG) is expanding funding for the Global Minds Initiative to provide opportunities for scientists from abroad. The funding is intended to attract highly qualified international researchers to expand the German scientific perspective, the DFG announced on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 417948
• Published on 04/11/25 at 17:13
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Spain invests €1.22 Bn in six calls for research projects

The Spanish government has approved a set of six calls for projects from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities with a budget of €1.220.4 M, sourced solely from the national budget. The funding is for the recruitment of talent, research and knowledge transfer projects. These calls…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Research and Technology Organisations (RTO) , …
• Article # 418086
• Published on 04/11/25 at 16:46
Zaharieva says EU Raise initiative will give Europe's scientists access to "world-class" computing power

Announcing the launch of the EU Raise (AI in Science) initiative on 03/11, Ekaterina Zaharieva, the European Research Commissioner, said: “Europe is committed to give our scientists the resources they need in the age of AI. Together, we can turn Raise into Europe’s beacon of AI for science.…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 417953
• Published on 03/11/25 at 18:00
Innovation Fund will distribute €2.9 Bn to 61 cutting-edge net-zero technology projects

The EU's Innovation Fund will distribute €2.9 Bn to 61 cutting-edge net-zero technology projects that were selected as part of a call for net-zero technologies (IF24 Call) launched in December 2024, the European Commission announced on 03/11/2025. The projects are aimed at strengthening…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): European commission, Research and Technology Organisations (RTO) , Funding, …
• Article # 417885
• Published on 03/11/25 at 15:39
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Christian Ehler appointed rapporteur for the European Competitiveness Fund

Christian Ehler, a German MEP representing the EPP group in the Itre committee of the European Parliament, has been appointed rapporteur for the European Competitiveness Fund, EP sources told News Tank on 03/11/2025. After being given responsibility for the third consecutive time to negotiate…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Parliament, …
• Article # 417858
• Published on 03/11/25 at 14:23
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 03/11

The European Commission, Allea, The Class Foundation... these institutions host events from 03/11/2025. 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 417774
• Published on 03/11/25 at 11:02