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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.13

The US Defence Department has announced it will sever academic ties with Harvard University; the European Commission is launching its Africa Initiative IV under Horizon Europe's 2026-2027 work programme; Ethiopia is preparing to open its first AI university; Japanese universities are calling for…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 430553
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MEPs from education committee visit UK to discuss joining next Erasmus+ programme

MEPs from the Parliament's education and culture committee (CULT) have visited the United Kingdom to discuss the UK taking part Erasmus+ programme for 2028-2034. Five MEPs visited London from 16 to 18/02/2026. They met representatives of the UK government and the governments of Wales, Scotland…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Parliament, State, Universities, …
• Article # 431181
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European Commission awards 9,847 MSCA certificates of excellence to postdoctoral applicants

The European Commission has awarded a certificate of excellence to 9,847 applicants from a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call. The European Commission announced on 17/02/2026 that it had awarded 9,847 MSCA Seal of Excellence certificates under the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 431127
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ESSEC Business School opens hub in Mumbai and deepens partnerships with Indian institutions

French business school ESSEC (Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et Commerciales) is opening a hub in Mumbai to "develop a strong institutional presence in India, boost international development, establish local partnerships and enhance student recruitment and mobility", it announced on…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Business schools, State, Executive education, …
• Article # 431187
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Italy and Uzbekistan "strengthen academic ties" with 10 joint scientific projects

Italy and Uzbekistan presented 10 joint scientific projects, co-financed by the two countries with one million euros each, during the second Italian-Uzbek Higher Education Forum held in Rome on 18/02/2026. "The selected projects cover strategic areas for sustainable development, technological…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 431076
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Seventeen higher education organisations urge Erasmus+ 2028-2034 to keep mobility at its core

European universities, higher education institutions and student organisations have called for the Erasmus+ 2028-2034 programme to continue to fund mobility and transnational cooperation as its main mission. Seventeen organisations representing European universities and higher education…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 431041
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UN creates 40-member scientific panel on AI to "provide impartial assessment on opportunities and risks"

The United Nations (UN) has created a global scientific panel on artificial intelligence (AI) with 40 members, it announced on 12/02/2026. The first global scientific body dedicated to AI aims to provide independent, evidence-based assessments of AI's impact on society. "This marks a…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , State, Digital, …
• Article # 431032
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Spanish State Research Agency sets out new 2026-2028 strategy around internationalisation and equality

The Spanish State Research Agency (AEI) has approved its Strategic Plan 2026-2028 and the Action Plan 2026 to strengthen funding, internationalisation and equality in Spanish science, it announced on 11/02/2026. The Strategic Plan 2026-2028 and the Action Plan 2026 were previously approved by…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, Digital, …
• Article # 431001
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European Commission allocates €120 million for a research partnership on pandemic preparedness

The European Commission has allocated €120 million for a new European Partnership dedicated to strengthening pandemic preparedness. The European Commission launched BE READY, a European Partnership for pandemic preparedness, on 17/02/2026. This initiative aims to reinforce the European Union’s…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 430968
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Teaching professionals call for a cultural shift to boost lasting impact through staff development

The common theme of speakers at the Learning and Teaching Forum organised by the European University Association in Lisbon on 12 and 13/02/2026 was the need for a cultural change within institutions to achieve a lasting impact on student learning through staff development. The closing plenary…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 430673
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