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Thierry Coulhon appointed president of EuroTech Alliance for 2026

Thierry Coulhon, President of IP Paris, has been appointed president of the EuroTech Alliance for a one-year term. He took over from Koen Janssen, President of Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands, on 01/01/2026. The EuroTech Alliance, which celebrates its 15th anniversary…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 426132
• Published on 13/01/26 at 11:42
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Lise Øvreås appointed President of the European Academies' Science Advisory Council (EASAC)

The European Academies' Science Advisory Council (EASAC) has appointed Lise Øvreås as its new President for 2026-2028, the regional association of National Academies of Science announced on 01/01/2026. Øvreås, a former EASAC Vice-President, is a professor of geomicrobiology at the University of…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Societal impact of science, …
• Article # 426006
• Published on 12/01/26 at 18:08
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European Court of Auditors flags risks to transparency in Horizon Europe and ECF proposals for 2028-2034

The European Court of Auditors has identified several risks related to compliance, transparency, accountability and the traceability of funds in the European Commission’s proposals for the EU's Horizon Europe research programme and the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) for 2028-2034. In two…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 426026
• Published on 12/01/26 at 17:35
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Right-wing extremism in German universities met by institutional silence and victim isolation, study says

A study into the impact of right-wing populism and extremism in German universities has found that the historical "tradition" continues to exist, leaving those targeted in a state of "isolated vulnerability", according to a German foundation. A report published on 29/12/2025 by the Otto…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 425785
• Published on 12/01/26 at 15:07
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 12/01

The European Parliament, the European University Association, Universities UK International, along with 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 425960
• Published on 12/01/26 at 13:04
©  Gerd Altmann
European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) welcomes 13 new members in 2026

The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) announced on 07/01/2026 that it has welcomed 13 new members, including a Maltese institution for the first time. New Full Membership - Academic (business schools actively involved in management development): • Dongbei University of…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Business schools, …
• Article # 425796
• Published on 12/01/26 at 09:33
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Germany takes in 166 researchers as part of the Global Minds Initiative

Germany has welcomed 166 researchers as part of the country's Global Minds Initiative, which was launched in the summer of 2025. Funding for the scheme will be increased by €375 million to a total of €600m, Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, announced on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, …
• Article # 425780
• Published on 09/01/26 at 15:32
©  D.R.
International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.7

The Trump administration broadens its travel ban to include 20 additional countries, impacting international students and exchange visitors; a major South African university is confronting significant scandal and mounting challenges; Japanese universities continue to debate policies surrounding…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 424258
• Published on 09/01/26 at 13:34
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France's CNRS and EU's Joint Research Centre sign cooperation agreement

The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the EU's Joint Research Centre (JRC) have signed a cooperation agreement. The aim of the agreement, which was signed on 06/01/2026, is to "strengthen the place of science in European public action, structure exchanges between…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 425759
• Published on 09/01/26 at 13:33
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News Tank Academic presents its best of 2025

2025 was Ursula von der Leyen's first full year as Commission President for her second term, marked in particular by the proposal in July for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034, the European Union's medium-term budget. The Commissioners in charge of Education, Research and…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 425598
• Published on 09/01/26 at 10:06