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Martin Špolc appointed Director for Prosperity in European Commission's DG RTD

The European Commission has appointed Martin Špolc as Director for Prosperity in its Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), it announced on 24/06/2026. The date on which Špolc will take up his new duties will be determined at a later stage. He will replace Maria Cristina…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 445853
• Published on 24/06/26 at 14:17
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European Commission launches call for evidence on Joint Undertakings for 2028-2034

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on the future of the Horizon Europe European Partnerships implemented as Joint Undertakings (JUs). From 16/06/2026 to 14/07/2026, the feedback period aims to gather views on possible improvements to JUs that should increase the EU’s…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Council, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 445842
• Published on 24/06/26 at 13:51
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European university alliance Aurora report says it generated €7.7 billion in economic impact

The European university alliance Aurora says that its activities in 2024 generated €7.7 billion in economic impact. The alliance said on LinkedIn, on 22/06/2026, it's "a figure that goes far beyond education alone and stresses the role universities play in Europe’s economic…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 445732
• Published on 24/06/26 at 12:40
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EU's Joint Research Centre signs new partnership to support Moldova's Smart Specialisation Strategy

Bernard Magenhann, Deputy Director-General of the Joint Research Centre, has signed a Research Framework Arrangement with Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova. The partnership means that the Joint Research Centre will support the implementation of Moldova's Smart…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Partnerships, …
• Article # 445705
• Published on 23/06/26 at 17:26
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Coimbra Group warns against member states’ budget reductions for Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe

The Coimbra Group of universities has expressed its concerns about a 4% cut in funding proposed by Cyprus presidency for the Horizon Europe research programme and the Erasmus+ mobility scheme compared to the Commission's proposal. "We call on EU heads of state and government to take a clear and…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 445721
• Published on 23/06/26 at 17:25
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Germany: Bauhaus University Weimar votes out Chancellor Horst Henrici

The Bauhaus University Weimar in Germany has voted out its Chancellor, Horst Henrici, during a vote of no confidence by the university assembly and representatives of the professors. The President, Peter Benz, survived the election, held on 22/06/2026. While Henrici's term must end…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, State, Universities, …
• Article # 445690
• Published on 23/06/26 at 16:24
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The Guild's vision for social sciences-led research to "strengthen Europe’s ability to adapt and prepare"

The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities has called for "a clear vision of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities-led collaborative R&I that will help ensure Europeans feel more grounded in their distinctive heritage(s), embedding the need for competitiveness in a positive, holistic…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 445538
• Published on 23/06/26 at 14:00
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ERC announces 319 winners of Advanced Grants 2025 including 13 researchers from outside Europe

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced that it will distribute a total of €838 million amongst 319 leading researchers across Europe in its 2025 call. By comparison, the ERC awarded 281 Advanced Grants in 2024, totalling €721m. In an announcement on 23/06/2026, the ERC said that 13…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, European commission, …
• Article # 445539
• Published on 23/06/26 at 12:00
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EIC awards 38 Accelerator grants in the first 2026 evaluation round

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has selected 28 innovative start-ups and SMEs for the first 2026 Accelerator evaluation round. The EIC announced on 15/06/2026 €90 million in proposed grant funding for selected start-ups and SMEs under the EIC Accelerator, together with €202m earmarked for…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 445593
• Published on 23/06/26 at 09:56
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Charlie Jeffery appointed Vice-Chancellor and President of University of Southampton

Charlie Jeffery has been appointed Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Southampton, the university announced on 23/06/2026. He will take up the position on 01/10/2026. Professor Jeffery has served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of York since 2019. Previously, he held the…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Careers, …
• Article # 445570
• Published on 22/06/26 at 17:41