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Commission proposes harmonised framework for European Partnerships in next Horizon Europe

The European Commission has proposed a "harmonised implementation framework" for European partnerships under the next Horizon Europe programme, based on centralised contribution management, harmonised rules and implementation arrangements, continuous monitoring through a common set of indicators…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 443414
• Published on 08/06/26 at 09:14
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 08/06

The EFMD, EARTO, the European Commission and other organisations are hosting events starting this week. News Tank’s agenda aims to provide an overview of the events taking place in Europe’s higher education, research and innovation ecosystem. We focus on: • events taking place in Brussels…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 443706
• Published on 08/06/26 at 09:08
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EU 2026 Spring Package: Commission sounds alarm on R&D investment gap and STEM shortages

The European Commission’s 2026 European Semester Spring Package has issued a warning regarding the Union’s standing in the global innovation race, calling for an urgent intensification of research and development (R&D) investment and a transformation of the higher education landscape to meet…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 443646
• Published on 05/06/26 at 15:39
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European Commission adopts Ocean Eye initiative to expand EU's role in ocean observation

The European Commission has adopted the Ocean Eye initiative, which aims to expand the EU's role in ocean observation through investments of €92 million from the Horizon Europe programme. The Commission adopted the initiative on 03/06/2026, but Commission President Ursula von der Leyen launched…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 443648
• Published on 05/06/26 at 15:17
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.27

Harvard graduate student workers have ended a 40-day strike without a contract ; Canada has slipped slightly in global university rankings amid calls for careful interpretation ; Students in New Zealand are protesting the scrapping of fees-free study ; Singapore will require all university…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 443584
• Published on 05/06/26 at 10:58
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ESCP students and graduates praise European careers but concerned by economic and geopolitical situation

ESCP (École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris) Business School has released the findings of its inaugural "Live, Learn & Love in Europe" survey, exploring how the next generation of ESCP students and graduates view the continent’s opportunities and challenges. The study, published on 01/06/2026…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Careers, …
• Article # 443527
• Published on 04/06/26 at 17:46
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European Commission awards three European Prize for Women Innovators

The European Commission has awarded three prizes to celebrate women entrepreneurs whose work has advanced innovation across Europe. Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, revealed on 04/06/2026 the winners of the 12th edition of the European Prize for Women…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 443497
• Published on 04/06/26 at 17:11
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Alliances and UK universities prepare for Erasmus+ association to open new opportunities as full members

As the United Kingdom rejoins the EU mobility programme, Erasmus+, in 2027, UK universities will regain access to European funds to participate in European university alliances, opening the way for a potential new wave of alliances including UK members. "The first 17 alliances started at the…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 442179
• Published on 04/06/26 at 16:02
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EIC accounts for 45% of the EU's venture capital investment in quantum technologies

Ekaterina Zaharieva, the European Commissioner for startups, research and innovation, has said she was impressed that fundraising driven by the EIC accounted for 45% of all venture capital investment in quantum technologies and semiconductors within the EU in 2025. Exposing the results of the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 443428
• Published on 04/06/26 at 12:36
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European Commission launches multibillion Scaleup Europe Fund

The European Commission has launched its Scaleup Europe Fund with an initial budget of €5 billion, rising to €20 billion in the medium term. Speaking at the first day of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit in Brussels on 03//06/202, Ekaterina Zaharieva, the European Commissioner for…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 443329
• Published on 03/06/26 at 16:23