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HRK's call to action ahead of Bundestag election: Four priorities to strengthen German universities

“In the new legislature, education and research policy must play a key role in government action and consistently take into account the special importance of universities for the German education, research and innovation system", says Walter Rosenthal, President of the German Rector's Conference…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , State, Universities, …
• Article # 388081
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©  Daniel Nicolaevsky - Université PSL

Global University Academy: 16 universities gathering to create training courses for young refugees

"Our project is ambitious, but above all pragmatic: it involves creating training courses for young refugees or displaced persons in camps, by relying on local universities that are at realistic distances so that they can host a certain number of students on a face-to-face basis", Jennifer…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 387898
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©  UUKi

UUKi delegation in Europe: British stakeholders learning from Norwegian peers and strenghtening ties

"Norway is very experienced in being an associated member to Horizon Europe, which is very new to the UK and we recognise that we need to learn how to navigate it; there is a lot we can learn from Norwegian colleagues to do that effectively", indicates Jamie Arrowsmith, Director of Universities UK…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 386901
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 17/02/2025

Unigreen, Aurora, European Commission,... these institutions host events from 17/02/2025. 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 # 387897
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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
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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
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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
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©  CTI

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
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©  France Universités – Université d'Angers

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
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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
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