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©  EELISA
EELISA alliance works towards third project phase and legal entity objectives

The European university alliance EELISA is working on strengthening the implementation and long-term sustainability of the alliance, intending to prepare for its third project phase, expected to start in 2027. During EELISA's Governing Board Meetings in Madrid from 18-22/05/2026, the alliance…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 443163
• Published on 03/06/26 at 15:13
European Research Council launches grants worth €210 million for "visionary science in Europe"

The European Research Council (ERC) has launched the inaugural competition for its ERC Plus Grants, with a dedicated budget of €210 million under the ‘Choose Europe' initiative. Announced on 02/06/2026, the grants are designed to "boost ambitious and transformative research in Europe" and…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 443293
• Published on 03/06/26 at 15:06
©  D.R.
Call for research security to be embedded in sector's culture

Speakers at a major international event have stressed the importance of ensuring that research security is an integral part of research culture. Speaking at the first European Network Conference on Research Security (ENCORS) event that took place in Delft on 26-27/05/2026, Peter Mathieson…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Careers, …
• Article # 443012
• Published on 03/06/26 at 09:37
©  EUNICE
EUNICE alliance strengthens ties with external associated partners and prepares next project phase

The European university alliance EUNICE (European University for Customised Education) has extended cooperation with its 60 associated partners and defined specific steps for its next project phase, expected to start in 2027. During its General Assembly, held on 18 and 19/05/2026 at Pozna…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 443147
• Published on 02/06/26 at 16:56
©  German government
German coalition government reveals internal disagreements over reforms to student grant programme

German Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär has said that she was not expecting a reform of the student loan and grant programme, in opposition to what was initially promised by the coalition in power. "My ministry has set everything in motion for the Federal Training Assistance Act for…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Funding, …
• Article # 443087
• Published on 02/06/26 at 16:46
© Pexels
Eight alliances call for changes to Erasmus+ mobility rules to better support Joint Programmes

Eight European University Alliances are calling for urgent reforms to Erasmus+ mobility funding, arguing that the 12-month mobility limit should be removed to enable the effective delivery of Joint Programmes. In a position paper published on 29/05/2026, the alliances said: "One of the most…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 443088
• Published on 02/06/26 at 14:47
©  Erasmus +
Higher education sector calls for restoration of Erasmus+ education budget share

Representatives of the higher education sector have urged the European Parliament to readjust the proposed budget share for education and training in Erasmus+ 2028-2034 to its level under the current programme. On 02/06/2026, 17 associations representing Europe's universities, higher education…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 443106
• Published on 02/06/26 at 14:27
©  UCU
UK union protests universities closing arts and humanities courses amid financial crisis

The University and College Union (UCU), representing over 120,000 academics and support staff in further and higher education in the UK, has called for action against the closure of arts and humanities courses at many UK universities, as they face financial constraints. UCU voted on 25/05/2026…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 441385
• Published on 02/06/26 at 13:42
©  kanchanachitkhamma (Canva)
Estonia leads the EU in terms of startup and scaleup performance

Estonia leads the EU in the European Startup and Scaleup Scoreboard, which demonstrates a strong relationship between innovation-friendly regulation, access to talent and venture capital, and the success of startups and scaleups. The European Commission published on 29/05/2026 its European…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 442986
• Published on 01/06/26 at 16:51
©  D.R.
Senior Commission R&I policy official says EU must align research security practices

A senior official from the European Commission's R&I department has said EU member state should align their research security standards to protect open scientific collaboration while reducing vulnerabilities. Nienke Buisman, Head of Unit for International Cooperation in the Commission's DG…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 442610
• Published on 01/06/26 at 15:50