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Commission plans stronger strategic role for Erasmus+ international dimension

A policy officer of the European Commission has said that the international dimension of Erasmus+ would be further harnessed to serve the European Union’s strategic priorities in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). Claire Herrmann, policy officer in the unit responsible for…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 446271
• Published on 26/06/26 at 16:53

UNIMED Director says European Commission aims to open National Erasmus+ office in Syria in 2027

The Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED) Director Marcello Scalisi has said that the European Commission aims to set up a National Erasmus+ Office in Syria as of 2027 to promote the programme's opportunities within the country. Scalisi gave this information in an interview with the news…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 446299
• Published on 26/06/26 at 16:51

Ehler expresses concern about Council position on scientific freedom and use of ECF programming rules

Christian Ehler, the German centre-right MEP who drafted the European Parliament's position on Horizon Europe, has criticised parts of the Council's agreement on the Horizon Europe programme for 2028-2034, saying that the issues of scientific freedom and following the same programming rules for…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 446229
• Published on 26/06/26 at 12:33

Spain's Pablo de Olavide University joins the Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN)

The Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN) has welcomed Pablo de Olavide University (UPO), in Spain, which becomes the 25^th member of the network. "UPO brings to YERUN a strong commitment to research excellence, internationalisation, innovation, sustainability and societal…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 446227
• Published on 26/06/26 at 12:16

EU Council reaches partial deal on 2028-2034 Horizon programme with more power for member states

The Council of the EU has reached agreement on the main points of the Horizon Europe programme for 2028-2034, with a strengthened role for the member states in setting priorities. The so-called partial general agreement (PGA) was reached by EU ambassadors on 24/06/2026 and was formally agreed…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 446190
• Published on 26/06/26 at 11:43

International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - n°30

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked part of Trump’s student loan overhaul; Japan aims to double the number of female engineering students by 2040; China has removed 12,200 university programmes in a major shift towards AI education; Indian students have retaken a medical entrance exam under…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 446136
• Published on 26/06/26 at 11:33

University of Galway opens new Institute for Creativity to "put artistic intelligence to the fore"

The Irish University of Galway has launched its new Institute for Creativity, aiming to forge next-generation collaborations between art and science, and research, policy and industry, working across all disciplines. The university announced the new institute on 23/06/2026 as a "major strategic…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 446077
• Published on 25/06/26 at 18:07

MEPs adopt their position on the creation of AGILE rapid-funding instrument for defence innovation

The European Parliament's Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and the Security and Defence (SEDE) have adopted their position on a European Commission proposal to create a Programme for Agile and Rapid Defence Innovation (AGILE). On 25/06/2026, MEPs from SEDE and ITRE amended the…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Parliament, Policy, …
• Article # 446038
• Published on 25/06/26 at 16:48

Study on reform of research assessment says progress is uneven across countries and institutions

A study on reforming the assessment of research has found that progress has been uneven across countries and institutions, reflecting geographical and organisational disparities as well as structural barriers arising from national legislative frameworks. The study, published by the European…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 446001
• Published on 25/06/26 at 14:39

Germany: ESMT Berlin and Zeppelin University launch accelerated bachelor to master programme

The German business school ESMT Berlin has launched an accelerated academic pathway for bachelor’s students from the private institution Zeppelin University (ZU) to transition into a master’s programme at ESMT. The new programme "provides qualified students with a faster route to a master’s…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Universities, …
• Article # 445913
• Published on 25/06/26 at 08:33