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France strengthens the European dimension of its national research agency with new measures

France is seeking to strengthen the position of its National Research Agency (ANR) as "springboard to Europe". Philippe Baptiste, French Minister for Research, Higher Education and Science, announced on 12/06/2026 several measures to “strengthen the European dimension of French…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Funding, …
• Article # 444600
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EU launches third phase of Women TechEU programme

The EU has launched the third phase of Women TechEU (2026-2028) on 12/06/2026, offering €75,000 in funding per project to 16 deep tech startups. Successful applicants will also receive a personalised business development programme. The main objective of the Women TechEU scheme, which was…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 444675
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.28

A US judge has struck down Trump-era policies affecting citizens of travel-ban nations; a former Australian National University chancellor has accused the regulator of interference and undue pressure; Argentina has reached an agreement with universities on funding and salaries; Japan and the US…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 444597
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 15/06

The British Council, EUA, the European Commission 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 444580
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European Commission sets four guiding principles for digitalisation of Erasmus beyond 2027

The European Commission aims to shape the post-2027 European Student Card Initiative (ESCI+) around four core principles: transparency, user-centricity, continuity and stability, and trust. Frederic Fimeyer, Head of Department Erasmus+, EU Solidarity Corps at the European Education and Culture…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 444499
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European Commission publishes operational guide for the Joint European Degree Label

The European Commission has published its operational guide for the Joint European Degree Label. Published on 10/06/2026, the guide details the requirements for the award of the Joint European Degree Label, to help quality assurance (QA) agencies, higher education institutions (HEIs) and…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): European commission, Universities, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 444466
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MEPs and research universities say Cyprus presidency proposal loses sight of Union's priorities

MEPs and research organisations have reacted strongly to the Cyprus presidency's proposal to cut the funding for the Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ programmes in 2028-2034 by 4% compared to the Commission's proposal. Bogdan Zdrojewski, a Polish centre-right MEP who drafted a European Parliament…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 444448
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Cyprus presidency presents plan for 2028-2034 budget with 4% cuts for Horizon and Erasmus+

Cyprus, which holds the presidency of the EU's Council of Ministers until the end of June, has presented a draft compromise for the Union's budget for 2028-2034 with a 4% cut in funding for the Horizon Europe research programme and the Erasmus+ mobility scheme, compared to the Commission's…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 444354
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Thierry Dauxois appointed President of CNRS

Philippe Baptiste, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space of France, has appointed Thierry Dauxois as President of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) on 10/06/2026. Dauxois succeeds immediately Antoine Petit, who has chaired the organisation since January…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Careers, …
• Article # 444319
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EU budget 2027: Commission proposes €12.8bn for Horizon Europe and €4.5bn for Erasmus+

The European Commission published its estimates for funding needs for 2027 on 10/06/2026, proposing €12.838 billion for Horizon Europe, a total of €13.806bn for research & innovation, as well as €4.511bn for Erasmus+. The draft 2027 budget for Horizon Europe amounts to €12.839 billion, €155…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 444258
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