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EU ministers extend duration of coal and steel research fund

EU ministers have approved changes to the research fund for coal and steel designed to boost competitiveness and support the green and just transition of the steel industry and coal-mining regions. The agreement, reached on 27/02/2026 by research ministers, extends the programme to 2034…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Council, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 432322
• Published on 27/02/26 at 18:25

Cyprus chair of EU research council confident of deal on Horizon Europe by May despite "concerns"

Ministers responsible for research in the EU's member states continue to have concerns about how the next Horizon Europe research programme will be managed and how it will connect with the new European Competitiveness Fund (ECF). They also want to have a discussion about funding for research…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 432312
• Published on 27/02/26 at 18:11

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Commission adopts first EU framework for science diplomacy to "engage globally through R&I"

The European Commission has proposed a framework for science diplomacy, which aims to strengthen the EU's international engagement through research and innovation and to reinforce its global partnerships while safeguarding its strategic interests. The plan also seeks to keep international…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): European commission, Partnerships, Policy, …
• Article # 432310
• Published on 27/02/26 at 17:58

ERC President says Commission funding proposal for Horizon 2028-2034 is "a minimum"

Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC), told MEPs on 26/02/2026 the European Commission's proposal for the budget for the Horizon Europe research framework programme of €175 billion should be seen as "a minimum, not a final ambition". She was addressing the EP committee…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Parliament, …
• Article # 432295
• Published on 27/02/26 at 17:49

Former Harvard University President Larry Summers relinquishes professorship over Epstein files scandal

Larry Summers, a former President of Harvard University and current Charles W. Eliot University Professor at Harvard Kennedy School, has resigned from his position after his name appeared in the latest release of files involving the convicted paedophile, Jeffrey Epstein. Summers will "resign…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Universities, Careers
• Article # 432267
• Published on 27/02/26 at 16:57

Three European universities given AACSB initial business accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has granted initial business accreditation to eight new institutions, including three in the EU, it announced on 25/02/2026. The newly accredited institutions are: • Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Germany; • Great…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Business schools, Universities, …
• Article # 432248
• Published on 27/02/26 at 14:04

International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.14

In Canada, Ontario will allow colleges and universities to raise tuition fees by 2% annually; Japan promotes inclusive education for students with disabilities; a US appeals court dismisses a challenge to Trump’s attempt to ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies; Ghana and Israel deepen…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 431436
• Published on 27/02/26 at 13:52

Christine Burtscheidt elected Secretary General of Germany's Joint Science Conference (GWK)

Germany's Joint Science Conference (GWK) has elected Christine Burtscheidt as Secretary General, it announced on 19/02/2026. Burtscheidt previously held various management positions in the administrations of the Max Planck Society, the Leibniz Association and Goethe University Frankfurt. She…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, Funding, …
• Article # 432092
• Published on 27/02/26 at 10:04

France's budget bill for 2026 passes, allocating €32bn for higher education and research

The French government passed into law the budget for 2026 on 20/02/2026, with €31.6bn research and higher education. The "Investir pour la France de 2030" mission, which brings together all investment programmes in research, innovation, strategic sectors and in support for industrialisation, is…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 432109
• Published on 27/02/26 at 09:43

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Scotland: Wendy Loretto is appointed Head of Adam Smith Business School

Wendy Loretto has been appointed as the new Head and Dean of Adam Smith Business School at the University of Glasgow, the Scottish school announced on 24/02/2026. Loretto is set to start her new role on 20/04. She was previously Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Dean at the University…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Business schools, Executive education, Strategy
• Article # 431979
• Published on 26/02/26 at 18:27