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EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges calls receive 709 requests for total funding of €131 million

The European Innovation Council (EIC) announced that it had received 709 proposals for its new Advanced Innovation Challenges calls for proposals. In total, applicants requested €130.7 million in funding on 09/03/2025. The two calls closed in February 2026. The first focused on projects aimed…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 433327
• Published on 09/03/26 at 17:58

EU labour ministers back Commission's call to tackle skills shortages with targeted training and funding

EU ministers responsible for employment have adopted a recommendation pledging to tackle labour and skills shortages in the EU by developing human capital. The recommendation, which is part of the Union of Skills initiative developed by the European Commission, includes measures to address…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 433355
• Published on 09/03/26 at 17:55

Higher education levels lead to lower employment gap between men and women

The gender employment gap in the EU decreased as education levels increased for adults living with children in the household, according to a 2024 study by the EU’s statistical office, Eurostat, published on 06/03/2026. For people with "low education" (lower secondary education or less), the…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 433334
• Published on 09/03/26 at 17:42

European Commission to award €16.3m to 49 projects connecting researchers with EU citizens

The European Commission announced on 09/03/2026 that it is providing €16.3 million to fund 49 projects to connect researchers with the wider public to celebrate the achievements of science across Europe. Through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the Commission will fund projects from…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 433357
• Published on 09/03/26 at 17:40

Academic freedom needs strong legal protections, according to experts and MEPs

Experts and policymakers meeting to discuss the increasingly tense relationship between higher education and democratic stability have warned that attacks on academic institutions often serve as the first sign of sliding toward authoritarianism. At a panel discussion on 04/03/2026 of the…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 433155
• Published on 09/03/26 at 16:25

🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 09/03

FOREU4ALL, the Global Education Coalition 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 Brussels…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 433218
• Published on 09/03/26 at 12:19

European Commission asks for input on measures to ease the housing shortage

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on measures to alleviate pressure on the housing market. It has also published a questionnaire. The institution invited on 06/03/2026 "interested parties" to provide their views to "feed into the preparations of the Affordable Housing…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Policy, …
• Article # 433135
• Published on 06/03/26 at 17:24

European Commission launches initiatives for inclusive and equal education

The European Commission has launched initiatives to provide high-quality and inclusive education and training so that girls and boys have equal opportunities. Roxana Mînzatu, European Commission Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, and Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner for Equality…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 433065
• Published on 06/03/26 at 15:53

Germany: Hochschule Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences appoints new VPs for Teaching and Research

Hochschule Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences (HRW) has appointed Joachim Friedhoff as the new Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Teaching, and Aysegül Dogangün as the new Vice-President for Research and Transfer, it announced on 28/02/2026. The two candidates were proposed by the…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Universities, …
• Article # 433001
• Published on 06/03/26 at 15:37

Zaharieva says US applications to ERC calls increase fivefold

The European Commission says that applications from non-EU researchers to the latest European Research Council (ERC) calls have doubled, with the number of applicants from the United States increasing fivefold. Ekaterina Zaharieva, the European Commissioner for Start-ups and R&I, speaking in…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 432906
• Published on 06/03/26 at 11:04