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FP10: "The crucial role of innovative universities in achieving the needed societal impact" (ECIU)

"Innovative universities, such as ECIU alliance partners, play a crucial role in helping achieve the needed societal impact of FP10. They help foster an ecosystem where knowledge diffusion propels both economic vitality and societal advancement, which is crucial for the technological autonomy of…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 343726
• Published on 15/11/24 at 15:05
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Roxana Minzatu, VP of the Commission for Education, "committed to strengthening Erasmus+"

"I am committed to making Erasmus+ stronger. It currently funds key initiatives, such as European University alliances that represent a blueprint for the future—a way to combat brain drain and create opportunities for our students. This approach should extend to schools as well", states Roxana…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): European commission, Parliament, Digital, …
• Article # 344175
• Published on 14/11/24 at 17:30
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Torino (Italy) European Innovation Capital 2024 and Braga (Portugal) European Rising Innovative City

Torino wins the iCapital prize in the "European Capital of Innovation" category, followed by Espoo (Finland) and West Midlands Combined Authority (UK). Braga is the winner in the "European Rising Innovative City" category, followed by Linz (Austria) and Oulu (Finland), announces the European…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 344302
• Published on 14/11/24 at 15:14
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50% of Western European students less likely to consider the U.S. after Republican win (QS survey)

45% of international students say they would not be affected at all by the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, while 54% believe elections would either significantly, moderately or slightly affect their study choices, according to Quacquarelli Symonds, in a survey before the results were…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , State, Policy, …
• Article # 343911
• Published on 12/11/24 at 18:56
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Barriers to innovation: "Take them down with simplification and speeding up" (U. von der Leyen)

"There is a deficiency in bringing the research results into a product and scaling up the product on the market in the EU. There are still a lot of barriers to innovation and innovative start-ups. Our first priority must be to take them down with simplification and speeding up and, as a first…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 343892
• Published on 12/11/24 at 18:15
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 12/11/2024

The European Commission, the University of Twente, Collège de France,... these HEIs (Higher education institutions) host events from 12/11/2024. 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Deeptech, …
• Article # 343986
• Published on 12/11/24 at 10:59
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Germany: Cem Özdemir Minister for Education and Research; resignation of B. Stark-Watzinger

Cem Özdemir is appointed Minister for Education and Research on 07/11/2024. A member of the Green Party, he takes over Bettina Stark-Watzinger's portfolio while retaining his post as Minister for Agriculture. Bettina Stark-Watzinger (from the Free Democratic Party), announced her resignation…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Careers, …
• Article # 343740
• Published on 07/11/24 at 18:29
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UK: Record £20.4 Bn investment for R&D, including full funding of association with Horizon Europe

Rachel Reeves, British Chancellor of the Exchequer, announces "the highest ever level of Government investment of £20.4 Bn (€24.32 Bn) in research and development for next year, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to back the UK’s R&D ecosystem to drive economic growth", on 30/10/2024 during…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 343401
• Published on 07/11/24 at 17:01
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UK-France: A new pump-priming grants scheme to encourage partnerships

The United Kingdom is launching a new Science, Innovation, and Technology pump-priming grants scheme with France, announces UUKi, the international branch of the UK's rectors' conference, on 01/11/2024. The scheme "is available to UUK member institutions to use in the context of research and…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 343649
• Published on 07/11/24 at 14:31
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Next EU comissionner's priorities for R&I: "We have a momentum" (E. Zaharieva to MEPs)

"We have momentum with the Letta, Draghi and Heitor reports. We should work to achieve an increased budget for R&I. We should motivate member states to meet the 3% GDP target for R&I. Private sector investments are also crucial. However, increasing funding will not work if we don't simplify", says…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 343349
• Published on 06/11/24 at 17:10