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Dutch Research Council NWO "fulfils its role in the Dutch research system" independent evaluation says

The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has been evaluated by an external party, which concluded that it "plays a substantial and unique role in the Dutch scientific landscape and carries out that role in a highly professional manner". The NWO is evaluated every five years as it is an independent…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 440884
• Published on 12/05/26 at 16:11
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German DFG calls for yearly budget of €115m for National Research Data Infrastructure

The German Research Foundation (DFG) is calling for the transition to a permanent footing and further development of the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) "in line with the needs of the research community", with a budget of at least €115 million per year. In a position paper on the…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, …
• Article # 440821
• Published on 12/05/26 at 15:17
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Number of students doubled in 20 years globally, mobility tripled but geographical inequalities remain

The number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past two decades and international mobility has tripled over the same period, but serious geographical inequalities remain, according to the first Higher Education Global Trends Report from the United…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 440783
• Published on 12/05/26 at 11:44
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EU ministers back AI training for teachers while keeping educators central to learning

European education ministers have invited their governments to improve teachers’ skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology, whilst insisting that teachers remain at the heart of the learning process. The education ministers approved the Council conclusions on teachers in the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Careers, …
• Article # 440776
• Published on 12/05/26 at 11:10
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EU education ministers reaffirm member states’ oversight powers in Erasmus+ 2028-2034

European education ministers have agreed on their position on the Erasmus+ regulation for 2028-2034, returning powers of scrutiny to the member states. During the Education Council held on 11/05/2026, education ministers adopted their position on the Erasmus+ programme for 2028-2034. It…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 440710
• Published on 11/05/26 at 18:03
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"More students, less money per head": Study shows European universities face common funding crisis

A study from the Policy Institute at King's College London shows that, while the European higher education sector exhibits a variety of financing approaches, universities are largely facing similar difficulties, notably an increase in student numbers while per-capita funding decreases. The…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 440673
• Published on 11/05/26 at 17:32
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Grenoble INP - UGA joins CESAER as a member

Grenoble INP - UGA (France) has joined the Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER) as a member. "Their strong expertise in engineering and technology further reinforces our collective capacity to advance excellence in education, research and…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 440633
• Published on 11/05/26 at 16:14
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 11/05

The Council of the European Union, EELISA, EUA, The Guild 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 440643
• Published on 11/05/26 at 15:34
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European Commission establishes committee to renew the ERC Scientific Council

The European Commission has established a committee to oversee the renewal of the European Research Council's (ERC) Scientific Council, its governing body. The Commission announced on 07/05/2026 that Martin Vetterli, Paula Eerola, Heino Falcke, Katerina Harvati, Andres Metspalu and Maria…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 440613
• Published on 11/05/26 at 10:33
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Committee of the Regions calls for Horizon Europe to put regions at the core of EU innovation

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has adopted its position on the next Horizon Europe programme for 2028-2034 (FP10), calling for regions to be recognised as being at the heart of European innovation. Anne Besnier, Vice-President of the Centre-Val de Loire region and rapporteur for…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 440517
• Published on 07/05/26 at 18:27