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European Commission to award €16.3m to 49 projects connecting researchers with EU citizens

The European Commission announced on 09/03/2026 that it is providing €16.3 million to fund 49 projects to connect researchers with the wider public to celebrate the achievements of science across Europe. Through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the Commission will fund projects from…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 433357
• Published on 09/03/26 at 17:40
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Academic freedom needs strong legal protections, according to experts and MEPs

Experts and policymakers meeting to discuss the increasingly tense relationship between higher education and democratic stability have warned that attacks on academic institutions often serve as the first sign of sliding toward authoritarianism. At a panel discussion on 04/03/2026 of the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 433155
• Published on 09/03/26 at 16:25
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 09/03

FOREU4ALL, the Global Education Coalition 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 place in Brussels…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 433218
• Published on 09/03/26 at 12:19
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European Commission asks for input on measures to ease the housing shortage

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on measures to alleviate pressure on the housing market. It has also published a questionnaire. The institution invited on 06/03/2026 "interested parties" to provide their views to "feed into the preparations of the Affordable Housing…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Policy, …
• Article # 433135
• Published on 06/03/26 at 17:24
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European Commission launches initiatives for inclusive and equal education

The European Commission has launched initiatives to provide high-quality and inclusive education and training so that girls and boys have equal opportunities. Roxana Mînzatu, European Commission Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, and Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner for Equality…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 433065
• Published on 06/03/26 at 15:53
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Germany: Hochschule Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences appoints new VPs for Teaching and Research

Hochschule Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences (HRW) has appointed Joachim Friedhoff as the new Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Teaching, and Aysegül Dogangün as the new Vice-President for Research and Transfer, it announced on 28/02/2026. The two candidates were proposed by the…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Universities, …
• Article # 433001
• Published on 06/03/26 at 15:37
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Zaharieva says US applications to ERC calls increase fivefold

The European Commission says that applications from non-EU researchers to the latest European Research Council (ERC) calls have doubled, with the number of applicants from the United States increasing fivefold. Ekaterina Zaharieva, the European Commissioner for Start-ups and R&I, speaking in…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 432906
• Published on 06/03/26 at 11:04
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European students' leader warns about focusing on short-term in drive for competitiveness

The President of the European Students' Union (ESU) has said that the EU risks undermining competitiveness if it focuses on short-term labour market needs. Speaking at an event in the European Parliament on 05/03/2026 on Europe's universities' role in competitiveness, Lana Par said: "Students…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 432973
• Published on 05/03/26 at 18:44
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European Commission publishes guidelines on use of AI and data for digital education

The European Commission has published guidelines to help teachers use artificial intelligence and data in education. The four sets of guidelines, published on 05/03/2026, cover the ethical use of AI, promoting digital literacy, choosing high-quality content for digital education and teaching…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 432957
• Published on 05/03/26 at 15:23
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EP President calls for academic freedom to be protected to safeguard democracy

Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, has said academic freedom should be protected as one of the cornerstones of democracy. Speaking at the annual conference of the EP's Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) on academic freedom on 04/03/2026, Metsola said…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 432797
• Published on 05/03/26 at 11:38