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Science diplomacy: "Universities are instrumental in building Europe's connections" (J. M. Mueller, DGRI)

"Science, technology and innovation are playing an increasingly important role in international relations, and have repercussions on economic growth, economic security, military security, and are increasingly linked to many geopolitical aspects", states Jean-Christophe Mauduit, Associate Professor…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 402679
• Published on 27/06/25 at 09:00
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European Commission's plan for the funding of European universities alliances in the next MFF

The European Commission wants to keep Erasmus+ as the main funding source for European universities alliances in the next MFF, News Tank learns on 25/06/2025. As part of the same application, the alliances could also be authorised to submit optional projects to other sources of funding. Research…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 403103
• Published on 26/06/25 at 12:43
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Exclusive Alliances: "Moving them to the Competitiveness Fund raises the question of 'agility' (J. Palmowski)

"Moving the alliances to the European Competitiveness Fund raises the fundamental question of directionality and ‘agility’. The Commission President has been clear that she wants the ECF to be agile, to allow her to respond to priorities as they arise, and move budgets accordingly. But agility…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 402796
• Published on 23/06/25 at 17:00
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Danish presidency priorities: Creating a framework for R&I and revision of the European Education Area

"Closing Europe’s innovation gap in critical technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology, and space technology is essential. The Presidency will therefore prioritise creating an optimal framework for excellent research and innovation, while simultaneously…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, State, …
• Article # 402617
• Published on 23/06/25 at 11:14
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 23/06/2025

EUA, Charm-EU, the European Commission,... these institutions host events from 23/06/2025. 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 # 402724
• Published on 23/06/25 at 10:15
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Call from the Scientific Council of the ERC to "be established as a standalone, permanent body"

"The Scientific Council of the ERC has written to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on 17/06/2025, proposing that the ERC be established as a standalone, permanent body", indicates Maria Leptin, ERC President. "We hope that the Commission will consider this…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 402606
• Published on 20/06/25 at 16:10
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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