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Valorisation of social sciences: "A pivotal role in addressing global challenges" (M. Russo, DG R&I)

"Social Sciences, Humanities and Art (SSHA) disciplines play a pivotal role in addressing global challenges. Research in these fields provides essential insights that complement other innovations, enabling sustainable solutions and driving societal progress", says Maria Cristina Russo, Director of…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 344191
• Published on 22/11/24 at 14:28
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€5 Bn for Erasmus+ in 2025 (+ 6,5%): Boosting the blueprint for a European degree deemed a priority

The European Commission publishes the list of Erasmus + calls for proposals for 2025 on 19/11/2024, allocating €5 Bn to learning exchanges abroad and cooperation partnerships in education, training, youth and sport. This represents a 6.5% increase in funding compared to 2024 (€4.65 Bn). This…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Business schools, European commission, …
• Article # 344905
• Published on 21/11/24 at 11:00
©  ETH Zürich / Alessandro Della Bella
ETH:"Our goal as public universities isn't to top the rankings but to serve society" (M. Hengartner)

"We have outstanding education programmes, amazing scientists and an excellent reputation, but our goal as public universities is not to top the rankings but to best serve society. Rankings are a result of our strategy, not its driver. We want to be the best universities we can be, given our DNA"…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 344876
• Published on 21/11/24 at 08:43
©  D.R.
Overcoming Europe's lag: "We need one united Europe in the field of science" (Andrzej Szeptycki)

"Instead of 27 separate states, we need one united Europe in the field of science to truly move forward", says Andrzej Szeptycki, Under-Secretary of State at the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education, at the Falling Walls Foundation event in Berlin on 08/11/2024. He is taking part in…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 344985
• Published on 20/11/24 at 16:54
©  ETH
Switzerland: "Budgets for ERI are not expenses but investments into the future" (M. Hengartner)

"It is a strong and positive message from the Parliament that, even in the difficult situation the country is in, they realise that education, research and innovation are the keys to future prosperity and they are willing to support it", declares Michael Hengartner, President of the ETH Board in…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 343678
• Published on 19/11/24 at 16:43
© D.R
Agreement on the 2025 EU budget: €3.97 Bn for Erasmus and €13.5 Bn for R&I (€12.76 Bn for Horizon)

Representatives of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union in charge of the annual EU budget 2025 find an agreement on 16/11/2024, allocating €3.969 Bn to Erasmus + and €13.535 Bn for research and innovation, including €12.762 Bn for Horizon Europe. Initially, the European…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 344627
• Published on 18/11/24 at 18:13
• Updated on19/11/24 at 10:52
© EUA
2024 EUA Funding Forum: Exploring sustainable financing for European universities

The EUA Funding Forum, organised by the association and hosted by the University of Helsinki on 03 and 04/11/2024, gathered higher education leaders to discuss the topic “Sense & sustainability: future paths for European university finances”. Josep M. Garrell, President of EUA, highlighted the…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 343712
• Published on 18/11/24 at 10:49
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 18/11/2024

AACSB, EUA, the International Association of Universities... these HEIs (Higher education institutions) host events from 18/11/2024. 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: …
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 344619
• Published on 18/11/24 at 10:48
©  D.R.
Italy: + €880 M for study grants in 2024/2025; + €187 M for 2,309 new beds in student residences

The Italian government is allocating €880 M for student grants for the 2024/2025 academic year, following approval by the State-Regions Conference on 07/11/2024. A ministerial decree of 30/10/2024 also allocates €187 M for 17 co-financed projects aimed at the creation of 2,309 new places in…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 344541
• Published on 15/11/24 at 18:17
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Academics react to Trump's election: "Serious threats to higher education"

"As educators, we’re facing a critical moment. Recent policies proposed by the Trump administration—coupled with budget cuts at many universities—pose serious threats to higher education, potentially limiting access, rolling back civil rights protections, and straining the support systems our…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): State, Universities, Funding, …
• Article # 343909
• Published on 15/11/24 at 17:17