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Belgian universities urge government to back suspension of EU-Israel Horizon Europe association

Ten Belgian universities "appeal to [their] government to actively support and pursue [the request they made on 15/05/2025] to suspend the EU-Israel Horizon Europe Association Agreement immediately", on 09/08/2025. In their "Call for a values-driven European Union in word and in deed"…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
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Law on Turkish President appointing rectors "misses opportunity to align with European standards" (EUA)

"The European University Association regrets the passing of a new Turkish law on 01/07 that consolidates the president of the country’s prerogative to appoint rectors of both public and foundation universities", declares the European University Association (EUA) on 31/07/2025. The organisation…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
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European Students' Union: Lana Par, President as of 01/08/2025

Lana Par takes her position as President of the European Students' Union (ESU) for a term running from 2025 to 2026 on 01/08/2025. Before becoming President of the ESU, she served as Vice-President for one year, after sitting on the Executive Committee between 2023 and 2024. She also chaired…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Erasmus+, …
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Launch of Global Talent Ireland to "attract world-class researchers" (J. Lawless, Minister)

Ireland will launch Global Talent Ireland, a "bold new initiative to attract outstanding international research leaders to Irish Higher Education Institutions and public research bodies", announces James Lawless, Irish Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Careers, …
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Germany: Launch of the Global Minds Initiative to attract international talents

The Global Minds Initiative provides international research talent with career prospects in the German scientific system, therefore "lastingly strengthening the German and European Research Area", announces the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space on 29/07/2025. The goals…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, …
• Article # 407746
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Erasmus Student Network: Simone Lepore President for 2025-2026; secretariat to start on 31/07/2025

Simone Lepore takes up his post as President of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) for 2025-2026, on 31/07/2025. He succeeds Rita Dias, who has held the position since August 2023. Before becoming President of ESN, he was a Policy Intern at the organisation's European headquarters. He also held…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Erasmus+, …
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Germany: A “Hightech Agenda” focusing on six key technologies

The German government adopts and presents its “Hightech Agenda Deutschland”, which “marks a new level of ambition in research and technology policy”, says Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, on 30/07/2025. Announced in the coalition agreement between the CDU-CSU…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Deeptech, …
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UK Office for Life Sciences: Steve Bates appointed new Executive Chair

Steve Bates is appointed Executive Chair of the British Office for Life Sciences "to help champion research and innovation and the use of technology to transform health and grow the UK economy", says the UK government on 22/07/2025. "The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) will report directly to…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
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Horizon Europe: partial suspension of Israel’s participation by excluding entities from EIC Accelerator

The European Commission proposes to partially suspend Israel’s participation in Horizon Europe by excluding Israeli entities from EIC Accelerator-funded activities, which support start-ups and small businesses developing technologies with potential dual-use applications such as cybersecurity…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 407119
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Business schools: Policy shifts are undermining international student mobility (AACSB survey)

"Institutions impacted by recent policy changes anticipate an average 16% drop in international student enrollment for the 2025-26 academic year. Meanwhile, schools in countries without such restrictions expect enrollment to increase by as much as 10%, highlighting how national policy environments…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Business schools, State, …
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