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©  EHU

EU condemns Belarus' Supreme Court decision to label university as “extremist organisation"

The European Union has condemned the decision of the Supreme Court of Belarus to label the European Humanities University (EHU) as an “extremist organisation”. Lithuania, which has hosted the university since its exile in 2005, has also condemned the court decision. "This ruling is a blatant…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 438858
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©   D.R.

Former Mînzatu cabinet member appointed head of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions in research agency

Vanessa Debiais-Sainton, a former member of the cabinet of the Executive Vice-President for Skills Roxana Mînzatu, has become Head of Department for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in the European Research Executive Agency Debiais-Sainton announced on 16/04/2026 that this new role was…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 438958
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© EP

ERC changes eligibility for 2027 work-programme grant competitions

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced significant revisions to the 2027 Work Programme grant competitions, which are being held between July 2026 and June 2027. The changes are designed to manage an influx of applications and preserve the integrity of the peer-review process by…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Council, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Funding
• Article # 438855
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©  UNITA

European university alliance UNITA signs strategic partnership with Université du Québec

The European university alliance UNITA and Université du Québec, a network of ten public universities in Canada's French-speaking province, have signed a strategic partnership to strengthen transatlantic cooperation through joint research and mobility opportunities. The long-term goal is…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 438849
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©  Alfonso de Tomas - Fotolia

Finnish rectors' conference calls for international leadership in research and education by 2040

The Finnish Universities Rectors' Council (UNIFI) has called for Finland to become internationally high-quality and pioneering in both research and education, and invest in innovative, long-term research. Reacting to the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture's draft vision "From Education…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 438815
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©  Gerd Altmann

EFMD reaccredits 11 schools and seven programmes; Polish Master of Management gains first accreditation

The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) has renewed European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation for 11 business schools. The eleven schools reaccredited on 13/04/2026 are: • Audencia, France; • Bayes Business School, City St George’s, University of London; …
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Business schools, Universities, Executive education, …
• Article # 438808
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©  D.R.

Governance expert says heads of administration need "close partnership" with heads of universities

An expert on university governance has stressed the necessity of having a close partnership between the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the head of the university (president, vice-chancellor, or rector), as well as the need to provide better recognition for Heads of Administration…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Universities, Careers, …
• Article # 438664
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©  EUA

EUA conference 2026: University leaders discuss good practices for internal cooperation

Academic leaders at the European University Association (EUA) annual conference have stressed the importance of proactive and systematic strategies to cultivate effective internal cooperation within universities. Speaking at a panel on internal cooperation across faculties, cultures and…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Universities, …
• Article # 438576
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©  European Commission

Fourth EU-Albania Horizon Europe meeting highlights progress toward integration

The fourth meeting of the EU-Albania Horizon Europe Joint Research and Innovation Committee has highlighted Albania’s progress in scientific integration and its path toward EU accession. The European Commission hosted the meeting in Brussels on 09/04/2026, co-chaired by Mina Stareva, deputy…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): European commission, State, Funding, …
• Article # 438580
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©  EUA

EUA conference 2026: Academics address issue of trust in universities and science in general

Academics speaking at the EUA's annual conference have stressed that universities' activities need to be accessible to bridge the gap with the general population and ensure trust in science. Speaking at a panel at the EUA's annual conference in Istanbul on 16/04/2026 on trust, Maximilian…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Universities, Communications, …
• Article # 438158
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