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University of Cambridge launches independent review after Professor Jason Arday's death

The University of Cambridge in the UK is launching an independent review following the death of Professor Jason Arday to examine the university’s decision-making, policies and organisational processes. The review will comprise two parts, the university announced on 04/09/2026: the first, led by…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Careers, …
• Article # 452723
• Published on 08/09/26 at 15:00
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Jan Palmowski says far-right government in German state could have major ramification for universities

Jan Palmowski, Secretary General of The Guild, has expressed concern and warned of the consequences of the far-right party AfD's victory in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt on 06/09/2026. "My thoughts go out particularly to its minorities, including Jews, immigrants and refugees, because I…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 452740
• Published on 08/09/26 at 14:40
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PISA study recorded the lowest average performance levels ever in science, reading and mathematics

The 2025 edition of the PISA study recorded the lowest average performance ever observed across the OECD in three core areas: science, reading, and mathematics. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published the 2025 edition of its Programme for International…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Digital, …
• Article # 452732
• Published on 08/09/26 at 13:31
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Spain funds salaries of 3,400 PhD-qualified university lecturers for the first time in 2026

The Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities has announced the transfer of around €150 million to the regions to fund the recruitment of assistant lecturers with PhDs at universities. The Ministry agreed on 04/09/2026 to fund, through the autonomous communities, the salaries of…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 452502
• Published on 08/09/26 at 13:05
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Horizon Europe-ECF: negotiations over the EU’s next R&I budget

€175 billion for research and innovation, with or without cuts? The future of the EU budget, and therefore of its Framework Programme for R&I, is currently being negotiated by the Brussels-based institutions. The stakes are high, as the EU relies on research and innovation projects to remain…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 450537
• Published on 08/09/26 at 11:00
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EAIE 2026: A new edition to "keep a finger on the pulse of change and drive it in Europe and beyond"

The European Association for International Education (EAIE) is opening its annual conference under the theme 'The Rhythm of Revolution', with "the idea of keeping a finger on the pulse of change and driving it in Europe and beyond", Laura Rumbley, Director of Knowledge Development and Research at…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 451122
• Published on 08/09/26 at 08:30
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Swiss University of St Gallen ranks first in FT Masters in Management ranking 2026 (Financial Times)

The Swiss University of St Gallen ranked first in the FT Masters in Management ranking 2026, as in 2024 and 2025, with its Master of Strategy and International Management, according to the ranking published by the Financial Times on 07/09/2026. Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Universities, …
• Article # 452644
• Published on 07/09/26 at 18:33
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Belarusian government intensifies targeting of exiled university students abroad

Human rights organisation Amnesty International is reporting that Belarusian authorities are increasingly "persecuting, intimidating and targeting" students and others connected to the European Humanities University (EHU) located in Vilnius, Lithuania. EHU is a private, non-profit liberal arts…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 452474
• Published on 07/09/26 at 14:35
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Commission invests €105.5 million for 29 doctoral training and postdoctoral fellowship programmes

The European Commission has announced the results of the 2026 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call for Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND). The Commission announced on 01/09/2026 that it will invest €105.5 million in co-funding for 15 doctoral training…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 452476
• Published on 07/09/26 at 12:00
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 07/09

CoARA, the EAIE, The Guild, 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 related to…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 452518
• Published on 07/09/26 at 11:03