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ESMT Berlin establishes new European Expectations Center for research on economic expectations

The European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) Berlin has established a new European Expectations Centre (EEC), led by economist Michael Weber, to examine how households, firms and financial market participants form expectations about economic developments and how these influence economic…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 452242
• Published on 03/09/26 at 13:00
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ERC Starting grants 2026: €705 million for 421 winners; Germany hosts the most award-winning projects

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded 421 early-career researchers Starting Grants. The ERC announced on 03/09/2026 the names of the 421 winners who will receive a total of €705 million. These grants, which average €1.5m over five years, support cutting-edge research across a broad…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, European commission, …
• Article # 452184
• Published on 03/09/26 at 12:01
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German science and industry organisations issue warning on academic freedom ahead of state elections

Twenty-three German science, academic and industrial organisations have published a joint declaration ahead of upcoming state elections, warning that academic freedom is increasingly under threat from anti-democratic forces. They argue this directly endangers the nation's democratic resilience…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Companies, …
• Article # 452132
• Published on 02/09/26 at 18:11
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2026 negotiations and agreements: the UK's path to rejoining Erasmus+ in 2027

The past months have seen major negotiations and agreements between the United Kingdom and the European Union to prepare for the UK's return to the EU mobility programme, Erasmus+, in 2027. The UK left Erasmus+ in 2020 after Brexit, but agreed to work towards rejoining the programme at the 2025…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 450584
• Published on 02/09/26 at 17:30
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2026 rankings show the rise of Asian institutions, while Europe and the US keep fighting for the top

News Tank covered ten rankings related to higher education institutions in the first half of 2026, with some confirming previous trends, while others saw surprising newcomers climb to the top, notably from Asia and Latin America. The year started with the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking by…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, State, …
• Article # 451012
• Published on 02/09/26 at 16:12
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Association of universities German U15 elects new team to the Executive Board

The German U15, an association of 15 leading universities with a strong research tradition, has announced its new Executive Board team. Michael Hoch, from the University of Bonn, will serve as Chair for another two years, while Eva Inés Obergfell, from the University of Leipzig, and Karla…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 452101
• Published on 02/09/26 at 15:17
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EU Member States: R&D expenditure as a share of GDP

News Tank Academic presents the evolution of domestic R&D expenditure as a share of GDP in EU Member States since 2012. In the EU, the target of achieving 3% of GDP in R&D investment has been in place for many years. It has its roots in the EU’s Lisbon Strategy, launched in 2000 alongside the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): State, Funding, Policy, …
• Article # 452015
• Published on 02/09/26 at 13:18
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Laëtitia Atlani-Duault and Jens Kreisel join The Guild's board

The General Assembly of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities has elected Laëtitia Atlani-Duault and Jens Kreisel as Board members. The network of 23 European research-intensive universities presented on 02/09/2026 the new members of its board, elected in June 2026. Laëtitia…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 452080
• Published on 02/09/26 at 13:00
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How political decisions impacted academic freedom and higher education's autonomy in Europe in 2026

The first half of 2026 has been marked by political decisions affecting academic freedom and the autonomy of higher education institutions in several European countries. In Belarus, authorities carried out a countrywide intimidation campaign against former and current students of the European…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 450201
• Published on 01/09/26 at 18:06
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UK and Ukraine sign new AI partnership to develop "new military capabilities and future technology"

The UK and Ukraine have signed a new AI partnership, with the UK becoming the first international partner to access Ukraine’s Avengers AI Labs, allowing the two countries to accelerate the development of AI tools for military purposes. The deal was signed on 24/08/2026 by Ukrainian President…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Deeptech, …
• Article # 451767
• Published on 01/09/26 at 17:00