Le fil d'actualité : News Tank Academic

"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 Minzatu, European Executive Vice-president for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness,...

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Higher education, research, innovation: Best of News Tank Academic Interviews from 2024

A look back at the calls for reform of the EIC with its Chairman, Michiel Scheffer; an overview of the work done on European university alliances with Pia Arhenkilde, Director General of DG EAC at the European Commission; an interview with Michael Hengartner, President of the ETH Board...In this selection, you will find around thirty most-read News Tank interviews with leading figures in higher...

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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), during the News Tank Academic live webinar on 03/12/2024.The session explores the latest trends and...

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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 research and innovation system", says Orla Feely, President of Cesaer on 20/11/2024.In an interview with...

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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 and CEO of Emerging, in an interview with News Tank on 29/10/2024 ahead of the Global Employability...

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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 Cambridge (5th) and the University of Oxford (7th), from the UK, are the first European institutions to...

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"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 Organisation), in an interview with News Tank on 18/07/2024.The Human Frontier Science Program was...

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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 understanding of today's and tomorrow's world", writes Anthony Hié, chief innovation and digital officer...

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Minister, university leaders, alliances...: a tour of our interviews from April to June 2024

News Tank Academic interviewed diverse European (and one American) stakeholders of the higher education and research sector on their position on policies, new projects for their institutions, partnerships, executive education, funding and the European degree from April to June 2024.Sylvie Retailleau, French Minister of Higher Education and Research, called the OECD ministerial council meeting "a...

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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 universities can contribute effectively to these areas", states Mattias Björnmalm, Secretary General of...

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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, President of Rice University to News Tank on 23/05/2024. In this exchange, he looks back at the...

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Indignation in Italy after anti-Semitic engravings on the door of a Florence university professor

"Unacceptable. There are no other words to describe what happened at the Department of Legal Sciences at the University of Florence", says Giovanna Iannantuoni, president of the Italian Rector's Conference (CRUI) on 22/05/2024. This declaration is in reaction to the engraving of a Star of David and threats on a Florence University professor's door on 21/05/2024."An intimidating and violent act...

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