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Exclusive "Education will climb higher on the European political agenda" (Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, DG EAC)

"I expect that education will climb higher on the political agenda, as it has become a critical strategic priority across EU member states. This is reflected in the new Political Guidelines presented on 18/07/2024 by Ursula von der Leyen, the reelected President of the next Commission", says Pia…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 333924
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©  Frederick Florin

Elections, political crises and budget changes: main policies in European countries from 04/2024

European countries have seen various political changes since 04/2024, with national elections in the UK and France and new budgets for higher education and research being announced. In Switzerland and the Netherlands, national budgets for higher education and research are being reduced by the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 334883
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© Dalle

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
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🚨 [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
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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
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©  Gage Skidmore

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
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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
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©  Claudio Centonze EU/Claudio Centonze EU/Claudio Centonze

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
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© Dalle

EUA Trends 2024: rising expectations for HEIs to adapt to new demands

Higher education institutions are facing increasing demands in several areas, including diversification of missions, revision of educational offerings, and internationalisation. These challenges require strategic adaptation to manage roles, responsibilities and funding, taking into account the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 333563
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