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University managers and administrators becoming central pillar of institutional strategy, report says

A fundamental transformation is occurring in the upper echelons of European higher education (HE), shifting the Head of Administration (HoA) from a traditional "support" function to a central pillar of institutional strategy, according to a report from the Heads of University Management …

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 434034
• Published on 13/03/26 at 15:27

International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.15

Universities across the Middle East close amid airstrikes; Trump administration intensifies scrutiny of foreign funding in universities; Spanish universities turn to India as it opens its doors to transnational education; Canada reports a 60% drop in new international student arrivals, and more…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 433169
• Published on 13/03/26 at 11:33

European Commission launches survey on European Student Card Initiative post-2027

The European Commission has launched a survey inviting higher education institutions, students, Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) software providers, as well as national and institutional experts, to share their perspectives on how the European Student Card (ESC), Erasmus Without Paper and the Erasmus…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, European commission, State, …
• Article # 433904
• Published on 12/03/26 at 18:30

EU auditors warns of risks to transparency and accountability in Erasmus+ proposal for 2028-2034

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) says that the lack of breakdown in the budget between the different pillars and actions of the Erasmus+ programme for 2028-2034 in the European Commission's proposal reduces predictability for national authorities and complicates long-term planning. In an…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 433804
• Published on 12/03/26 at 17:00

European Commission launches €75 million Telco-Edge-Cloud infrastructure

The European Commission has announced the launch of EURO-3C, a €75 million project funded by the EU research and development programme Horizon Europe that will be the first large-scale federated Telco-Edge-Cloud infrastructure. Announcing the launch on 03/03/2026, the Commission said the…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): European commission, Digital, Horizon Europe - FP 10, …
• Article # 433847
• Published on 12/03/26 at 15:57

The Guild asks to prioritise research interests in the EU's Data Union Strategy

The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities has asked policymakers to prioritise research interests in the EU's plans for a Data Union. In a report published on 12/03/2026, the Guild says: "A future-proof data framework must recognise that universities and public research bodies play…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 433745
• Published on 12/03/26 at 11:23

European Commission President presents strategy to boost use of nuclear energy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has presented a European strategy for nuclear energy, in an effort to combine atomic power with renewable energy to ensure the EU's energy independence, security of supply and competitiveness. The Strategy for the development and deployment of…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 433700
• Published on 11/03/26 at 18:16

University Agency of Francophony signs partnership with African French-speaking consular chambers network

The University Agency of Francophony (AUF) and the Permanent Conference of Francophone African Consular Chambers (CPCCAF) have signed a partnership agreement to bring together economic and academic players in French-speaking Africa, they announced on 11/03/2026. The two associations stated that…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 433730
• Published on 11/03/26 at 17:43

MEPs call for separate legislative act to protect freedom of scientific research

MEPs have called on the European Commission to accompany the European Research Area (ERA) Act proposal with a separate legislative proposal protecting the fundamental freedom of scientific research. MEPs adopted the motion for a resolution on the ERA Act tabled by Eszter Lakos, a centre-right…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 433694
• Published on 11/03/26 at 17:41

European Quality Assurance Register appoints Bjørn Stensaker President

The European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR) appointed Bjørn Stensaker as their next President at their General Assembly on 10/03/2026. He will take up his post and replace Stéphane Lauwick on 01/07/2026. An EQAR President is tasked with raising the visibility and promoting the benefits of…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Quality Assurance
• Article # 433738
• Published on 11/03/26 at 17:40