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ERC grant pressure driven by chronic underfunding, ERC grantees say

The Association of European Research Council Grantees (AERG) and the Ambassadors for the ERC network have stated that the real problem behind the massive increase in the number of applicants to the ERC lies not in the ambition of researchers, but in chronic underfunding. The two networks…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 441061
• Published on 13/05/26 at 16:42
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Six EU research organisations warn of growing threats to academic freedom and call for protective actions

Six major EU research organisations have warned that growing political and financial pressures threaten academic freedom and called for stronger safeguards. They argued that the European Research Area can only succeed if all member states uphold and enforce minimum standards of academic…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 441044
• Published on 13/05/26 at 16:04
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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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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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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.23

US judge blocks Trump from compelling more universities to disclose race data; Japanese universities unveil plans to boost recruitment and development of foreign PhD students; Canada’s intake of new international students falls below Covid-era levels; OECD data places Taiwan second globally for…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 439862
• Published on 07/05/26 at 09:59
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IE University launches IE Competitiveness Hub in Brussels to support the "Brussels debate"

IE University has launched its IE Competitiveness Hub Brussels, a centre of applied research dedicated to strengthening European competitiveness by convening high-level discussions on the key drivers of Europe’s growth, including finance, innovation and economic security. Manuel Muñiz, Rector…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Parliament, Universities, …
• Article # 440148
• Published on 06/05/26 at 17:11
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Jan Danckaert is reelected as Rector of Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Jan Danckaert has been reelected as Rector of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Belgium for another four years. The Board of the university reelected Danckaert, who was the only candidate running for his own succession, with 79.30% of the votes on 04/05/2026. He still reached the electoral…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Universities, …
• Article # 440171
• Published on 05/05/26 at 17:16
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João Gomes Cravinho appointed Rector of the College of Europe

The College of Europe has appointed João Gomes Cravinho as Rector for a renewable five-year mandate. Cravinho’s appointment was decided by the Administrative Council of the College of Europe on 30/04/2026, following the proposal of its Academic Council. Ewa Ośniecka-Tamecka will continue…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Careers, …
• Article # 439964
• Published on 04/05/26 at 13:42