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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
• Published on 22/04/26 at 16:52
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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
• Published on 21/04/26 at 17:55
©  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
• Published on 21/04/26 at 15:31
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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
• Published on 21/04/26 at 11:45
©  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
• Published on 21/04/26 at 08:56
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Heads of management schools say Québec's reputation as "welcoming" will take years to rebuild

Heads of three leading management schools from Québec, Canada's French-speaking province, have said that welcoming international students has been affected by a reform passed by the Canadian government in 2024 that imposes quotas on international admissions. "There was a drastic political…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, State, …
• Article # 437484
• Published on 20/04/26 at 15:08
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 20/04

Neth-ER, the European Commission, the Marie Curie Alumni Association 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: …
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 438385
• Published on 20/04/26 at 11:05
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New Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar vows to win back EU funding by liberating universities

Newly elected Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has said securing frozen EU funds is his government’s top priority, citing a four-point plan to do so, including « liberating Hungarian universities and academic freedom ». The central European country saw a significant decline in its index of…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 437750
• Published on 17/04/26 at 15:55
European Commission sets out steps for a Mediterranean University

The European Commission has published an Action Plan for a Pact for the Mediterranean including steps towards creating a Mediterranean University. The plan, which was presented to representatives of EU member states and countries of the southern Mediterranean on 17/04/2026, aims to strengthen…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 438306
• Published on 17/04/26 at 15:49
Report shows gender equality and academic freedom significantly increase female representation in science

The academic journal Research Policy has published a report demonstrating that gender equality and academic freedom within a country significantly increase female representation across both STEM and non-STEM disciplines. However, the report's authors also found that academic fields that emphasise…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , State, Universities, …
• Article # 438087
• Published on 17/04/26 at 13:08