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Rector expects greater flexibility from the new Czech University Act

The rector of the Brno University of Technology in the Czech Republic has said he expected the country’s new University Act to bring greater flexibility. Ladislav Janíček, Rector of the Brno University of Technology, said to News Tank in an interview on 15/10/2026: "The reform is designed to…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, State, Universities, …
• Article # 457358
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European Commission launches 13 Open Science Cloud hubs

The European Commission has announced the beginning of operations of 13 research hubs of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Federation. On 16/10/2026, Jean-David Malo, Acting Director of Directorate A "ERA and Innovation" in DG Research and Innovation at the European Commission, said: "The…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Digital, …
• Article # 457494
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Horizon Europe: “We need to brace for more cuts", Commission’s Andreas Schwarz warned

Andreas Schwarz, Head of Cabinet for Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, warned of further cuts to the Horizon Europe budget at a conference in Brussels marking the 10th anniversary of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities on 15/10/2026. “We need to brace for more,” he said, speaking…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 457356
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.43

Cornell’s president faces mounting faculty pressure over his handling of a fraternity rape allegation; Argentine university staff and students protest against government policies; Trump proposes a $70,000 fee for international students seeking post-study work opportunities; and Australian…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 457373
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European Commission launches initiative to boost AI support for researchers across Europe

The European Commission has launched the Resource for AI Science in Europe (RAISE) in Science Enablers. It aims to mobilise private-sector and philanthropic support for European researchers working across artificial intelligence and science, beyond what public funding alone can provide. The…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 457326
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EU support to fill the gap between research and commercialisation needs improvement in future programmes

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) calls for strengthening technology transfer and market uptake, as it publishes a report saying funding for close-to-market research under the "industrial leadership" priority of Horizon 2020 (the EU’s 2014-2020 research flagship programme) was not sufficiently…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 457286
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Royal Netherlands Academy calls for academic freedom to be anchored in the Constitution

The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) has called for academic freedom to be enshrined in the constitution. The KNAW published two reports on academic freedom on 14/10/2026, one dedicated to the legal safeguards for academic freedom and the other on freedom of expression in…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 457304
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Albanian students join anti-government protests to oppose costs of study and conditions at universities

Albania's Education Ministry was set on fire on 14/10/2026 during the second day of student protests over corruption and education in the country. Student organisations stated that the protests revolve around conditions at universities, higher education costs, financial support and employment…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 457305
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International students contribute $1.7 trillion to host economies through their careers, study finds

International students who graduated in 2024 are set to generate $1.7 trillion (€1.51t) for host economies over their working lives, according to a new study. This research by Talent Beyond Borders (a joint research initiative exploring the impact of international graduates globally) was…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Careers, …
• Article # 457259
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Breaking news "Cutting Horizon by 10% doesn't fly for us" Roberta Metsola says ahead of European Council

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, criticised the proposed cuts to Horizon Europe at a press conference on 15/10/2026, ahead of the European Council summit taking place on 15 and 16/10/2026, where EU leaders are due to discuss the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 457284
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