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2026 negotiations and agreements: the UK's path to rejoining Erasmus+ in 2027

The past months have seen major negotiations and agreements between the United Kingdom and the European Union to prepare for the UK's return to the EU mobility programme, Erasmus+, in 2027. The UK left Erasmus+ in 2020 after Brexit, but agreed to work towards rejoining the programme at the 2025…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 450584
• Published on 02/09/26 at 17:30

2026 rankings show the rise of Asian institutions, while Europe and the US keep fighting for the top

News Tank covered ten rankings related to higher education institutions in the first half of 2026, with some confirming previous trends, while others saw surprising newcomers climb to the top, notably from Asia and Latin America. The year started with the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking by…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, State, …
• Article # 451012
• Published on 02/09/26 at 16:12

Association of universities German U15 elects new team to the Executive Board

The German U15, an association of 15 leading universities with a strong research tradition, has announced its new Executive Board team. Michael Hoch, from the University of Bonn, will serve as Chair for another two years, while Eva Inés Obergfell, from the University of Leipzig, and Karla…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 452101
• Published on 02/09/26 at 15:17

EU Member States: R&D expenditure as a share of GDP

News Tank Academic presents the evolution of domestic R&D expenditure as a share of GDP in EU Member States since 2012. In the EU, the target of achieving 3% of GDP in R&D investment has been in place for many years. It has its roots in the EU’s Lisbon Strategy, launched in 2000 alongside the…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): State, Funding, Policy, …
• Article # 452015
• Published on 02/09/26 at 13:18

© Samuel Kirzenbaum— Albin Michel | © Sophie Margue

Laëtitia Atlani-Duault and Jens Kreisel join The Guild's board

The General Assembly of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities has elected Laëtitia Atlani-Duault and Jens Kreisel as Board members. The network of 23 European research-intensive universities presented on 02/09/2026 the new members of its board, elected in June 2026. Laëtitia…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 452080
• Published on 02/09/26 at 13:00

How political decisions impacted academic freedom and higher education's autonomy in Europe in 2026

The first half of 2026 has been marked by political decisions affecting academic freedom and the autonomy of higher education institutions in several European countries. In Belarus, authorities carried out a countrywide intimidation campaign against former and current students of the European…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 450201
• Published on 01/09/26 at 18:06

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UK and Ukraine sign new AI partnership to develop "new military capabilities and future technology"

The UK and Ukraine have signed a new AI partnership, with the UK becoming the first international partner to access Ukraine’s Avengers AI Labs, allowing the two countries to accelerate the development of AI tools for military purposes. The deal was signed on 24/08/2026 by Ukrainian President…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Deeptech, …
• Article # 451767
• Published on 01/09/26 at 17:00

Canada announces the recruitment of 64 new international researchers, mainly from the US

Canada has brought in 64 professors to lead scientific research at universities across the country, a majority of whom are from the US, providing them with millions of dollars through a new research fund. Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced on 27/08/2026 that the government was…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Careers, …
• Article # 451791
• Published on 01/09/26 at 16:24

EU's higher education and research agenda: what to expect in 2026-2027

The 2026-2027 academic year should bring many turning points in EU policy on research, higher education and innovation. Several proposals that the Commission has been preparing for months will be presented, whilst others, which have been under discussion for a year, are expected to enter a more…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Companies, …
• Article # 450476
• Published on 01/09/26 at 11:18

Universities call for transformative research collaboration between Africa and Europe

Networks of European and African universities have called for the entire sector to embrace transformative research collaboration between Africa and Europe to address common global challenges. The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and the Guild of European Research-Intensive…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 451873
• Published on 01/09/26 at 10:20