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European ministers discuss internationalisation and Erasmus+ priorities at the 2026 EAIE conference

Ministers of higher education and research from Ukraine, Ireland and Scotland met at the 2026 EAIE conference to discuss the future of international education and the challenges their higher education systems face. They were joined by Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, Director-General for Education…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 453124
• Published on 14/09/26 at 18:26
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Zaharieva calls for “more money” to attract and retain talents in the EU

European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva has called for “more money” in response to the “enormous interest” in the European Research Council (ERC) and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). In an interview with News Tank on 11/09/2026, Zaharieva, Commissioner for Start-ups and R&I, said: "We…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 453450
• Published on 14/09/26 at 17:28
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Chinese and Pakistani universities earn AACSB Initial Business Accreditation

The Shanghai University of Engineering Science in China and the National University of Sciences and Technology in Pakistan have earned initial business accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The accreditation organisation, based in the US, announced…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Universities, …
• Article # 453482
• Published on 14/09/26 at 16:57
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 14/09

The European Commission, the UK Mission to the EU, EARTO 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 453382
• Published on 14/09/26 at 11:02
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Intense debates and deep divisions as EU programmes start to shift towards dual-use research

The European Union's research and innovation (R&I) landscape is undergoing an unprecedented structural transition, as its research programmes, which have historically been strictly civilian and excluded military or dual-use funding for more than 40 years, move towards more flexible…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 452008
• Published on 11/09/26 at 17:28
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EAIE announces Tayyeb Shah as new President and four new Board members

The European Association for International Education (EAIE) has announced Tayyeb Shah as its incoming President, as well as four new Board members. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the EAIE 2026 conference, which took place from 08 to 11/09/2026 in Glasgow…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Careers, …
• Article # 453278
• Published on 11/09/26 at 16:28
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ERC received 198 project proposals for the first ERC Plus Grant call

The European Research Council (ERC) announced on 09/09/2026 that it had received 198 project proposals for the first ERC Plus Grant call. The competition closed for applications on 02/09/2026, and the selected projects are expected to be announced in spring 2027, the ERC said. The Plus…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 453100
• Published on 11/09/26 at 16:13
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.38

US Justice Department alleges UC Berkeley Law School unlawfully considered race in admissions; in Canada, calls grow for an investigation into the Canada Border Services Agency’s treatment of student protesters; African universities urged to redefine excellence and help shape the continent’s…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 453174
• Published on 11/09/26 at 15:49
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Filip Van Depoele, Head of the Higher Education Unit of DG EAC as of 01/10/2026

Filip Van Depoele will take up his new post as Head of the Higher Education Unit of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) on 01/10/2026. News Tank learnt on 10/09/2026 that Van Depoele, currently Head of Unit for International Cooperation at DG EAC…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 453170
• Published on 10/09/26 at 19:01
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EIC launched the first 20 Advanced Innovation Challenges pilot projects

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced that the first 20 Advanced Innovation Challenges pilot projects have started their work. On 10/09/2026, the EIC said that 10 projects working on the challenge "Accelerating Physical AI" and 10 others working on "Translating Disruptive New…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Companies, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 453066
• Published on 10/09/26 at 14:53