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Implementation of AI: "The biggest challenge academic institutions face is the lack of clear policy"

"The biggest challenge institutions face in effectively integrating AI is the lack of clear policy. It is understandable because technology is rapidly changing so government regulations are sometimes vague", declares Claudio Colaiacomo, Vice President of Global Academic Relations at Elsevier BV…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 386483
• Published on 05/02/25 at 09:17
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Exclusive "Need of feedback to explain the European University initiative better to Member States"(R. Minzatu)

"While the European University initiative is only five years old, it is progressing well. But there is still much to do. I need inspiration and feedback from your experiences to explain the concept better to governments and member states, gain more support, and improve the funding", says Roxana…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 385233
• Published on 27/01/25 at 11:26
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US election, international student policies, new British guideline: C. Cripps on higher ed news

"Four years ago, when Trump was in office, the higher education sector was talking doom and gloom, but now I think people are more prepared to look at opportunities", declares Christopher Cripps, Vice-President for Europe & International Affairs at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (France)…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): State, Funding, Horizon Europe - FP 10, …
• Article # 347255
• Published on 10/12/24 at 09:00
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Cesaer annual meeting: "Reflecting on the pivotal moment Europe is experiencing" (Orla Feely)

"We gathered for our annual general meeting around several major themes. One of the most pressing was reflecting on the pivotal moment Europe is experiencing. The changes we are seeing could have lasting implications, and we must ensure Europe’s success for decades to come through a strong…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 345100
• Published on 21/11/24 at 17:22
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THE-Emerging Employability Ranking 2025: "Work expertise is a rising priority" (S. Belloc, CEO)

"Employers' priorities for recruitment have seen a slight decline in graduate skills, which are fairly dependent on the economic climate. On the other hand, work expertise is on the rise when there is tension in the labour market. Thirdly, there is a digital mindset", says Sandrine Belloc, founder…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Business schools, …
• Article # 344236
• Published on 15/11/24 at 09:00
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THE/Emerging Employability Ranking 2025: American top 3 but "it is starting to be challenged"

MIT, Caltech and Stanford University, three American institutions, are toping the Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (Geurs) 2025, published on 14/11/2024 by the Times Higher Education, commissioned by Emerging and conducted by the polling institute Trendence. The University of…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Business schools, …
• Article # 344190
• Published on 14/11/24 at 10:02
"Our model has led to unprecedented success": HFSPO's strategy and priorities for years to come

"Our model has led to unprecedented success over 35 years, with no member country ever missing a payment. We've created a niche for those who truly want to showcase their talent without limitations", states Pavel Kabat Secretary-General of the HFSPO (International Human Frontier Science Program…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Careers, Funding, …
• Article # 332677
• Published on 18/07/24 at 17:09
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AI : "Create more effective, innovative, and inclusive educational environments" (A. Hié, Excelia)

"By combining AI’s strengths with human insight, we can create more effective, innovative, and inclusive educational environments, preparing students for an AI-augmented future. Early adopters of AI in their pedagogy will enable their students to gain a competitive edge and to have a better…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Universities, …
• Article # 331409
• Published on 09/07/24 at 09:06
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European elections: "Discussions around collaboration must develop positively" (M.Björnmalm, Cesaer)

"Far-right populism often brings scepticism towards the EU and international collaboration. We must mitigate these negative directions, whether it is around EU scepticism or broader reluctance towards international cooperation. It is essential that these discussions develop positively so that…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Horizon Europe - FP 10, Erasmus+, Parliament, …
• Article # 326617
• Published on 04/06/24 at 15:48
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Exclusive R. DesRoches (Rice University) to News Tank: partnership with PSL (France), its priorities worldwide

"Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres, France) and Rice University (U.S.) have great strategic complementary research areas, and we announced that we will collaborate in four of them. The research we do aim to solve challenges that cities like Paris and Houston face", says Reginald DesRoches…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Funding, Universities, Strategy, …
• Article # 325689
• Published on 24/05/24 at 13:21