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Eight universities join EUA as full or associate members

The European University Association (EUA) has added six new universities as full members. The six that were approved by the EUA’s Council on 30/01/2026 are: • Università Bocconi, Italy; • Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies; • Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Universities, Partnerships, …
• Article # 431745
• Published on 24/02/26 at 17:08
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EUA learning and teaching lead says universities should prepare students to be part of local communities

Universities should prepare students to be active citizens in society and not just for their future careers, according to the European University Association's lead on learning and teaching. Speaking at an EUA event in Lisbon on 12/02/2026, Ivanka Popović, chair of the association's Learning…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 431572
• Published on 24/02/26 at 16:24
European Commission and Nigeria open negotiations on a Science & Technology Cooperation Agreement

The European Commission and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have opened negotiations for a Science & Technology Cooperation Agreement. The agreement is intended to "boost cooperation on research and innovation, in line with the conclusions of the 2023 EU-Nigeria Strategic Dialogue and the 2024…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 431639
• Published on 24/02/26 at 10:33
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The EIC awarded 61 Accelerator grants in the October 2025 round

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has selected 61 innovative start-ups and SMEs out of 121 proposals for the October 2025 Accelerator round. On 17/02/2026, the EIC announced that 61 companies will receive funding of €467 million under the EIC Accelerator grants, with the investment…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 431558
• Published on 23/02/26 at 15:53
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 23/02

UNICA, the European Commission, the EUA 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 or…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 431497
• Published on 23/02/26 at 14:53
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France: University presidents asked to limit controversial political conferences after student's death

France's ministers for the interior and higher education and research have called on university presidents to strike a fair balance between “academic freedom and students' freedom of expression, assembly and information” on the one hand, and public order and safety on the other, following the…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 431354
• Published on 20/02/26 at 18:27
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Forward College aims to "invent a post-AI education system", according to its CEO

A new pan-European institution founded in 2021, Forward College offers programmes which include generative AI to support new forms of teaching and personal development, intending to prepare students for the best Master's programmes in Europe. "There are fundamental reasons why education needs…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Universities, …
• Article # 430846
• Published on 20/02/26 at 17:46
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Dutch universities and researchers positive about funding for education and research under new government

Universities in the Netherlands are confident about funding for education and research under the incoming government. In an interview with News Tank on 19/02/2026, Ruben Puylaert, spokesperson for Universities of the Netherlands (UNL), said: "The coalition agreement looks good for education and…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, …
• Article # 431251
• Published on 20/02/26 at 15:33
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.13

The US Defence Department has announced it will sever academic ties with Harvard University; the European Commission is launching its Africa Initiative IV under Horizon Europe's 2026-2027 work programme; Ethiopia is preparing to open its first AI university; Japanese universities are calling for…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 430553
• Published on 20/02/26 at 14:37
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MEPs from education committee visit UK to discuss joining next Erasmus+ programme

MEPs from the Parliament's education and culture committee (CULT) have visited the United Kingdom to discuss the UK taking part Erasmus+ programme for 2028-2034. Five MEPs visited London from 16 to 18/02/2026. They met representatives of the UK government and the governments of Wales, Scotland…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Parliament, State, Universities, …
• Article # 431181
• Published on 19/02/26 at 17:20