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Finnish rectors call for country to raise level of education and research support by 2031

The Finnish Universities Rectors' Council (UNIFI) has called for the country to "focus on raising the level of education and supporting groundbreaking research" over the 2027-2031 parliamentary term. Finland holds parliamentary elections in April 2027. Acknowledging Finland's shrinking…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 443303
• Published on 03/06/26 at 15:23
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EELISA alliance works towards third project phase and legal entity objectives

The European university alliance EELISA is working on strengthening the implementation and long-term sustainability of the alliance, intending to prepare for its third project phase, expected to start in 2027. During EELISA's Governing Board Meetings in Madrid from 18-22/05/2026, the alliance…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 443163
• Published on 03/06/26 at 15:13
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Call for research security to be embedded in sector's culture

Speakers at a major international event have stressed the importance of ensuring that research security is an integral part of research culture. Speaking at the first European Network Conference on Research Security (ENCORS) event that took place in Delft on 26-27/05/2026, Peter Mathieson…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Careers, …
• Article # 443012
• Published on 03/06/26 at 09:37
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EUNICE alliance strengthens ties with external associated partners and prepares next project phase

The European university alliance EUNICE (European University for Customised Education) has extended cooperation with its 60 associated partners and defined specific steps for its next project phase, expected to start in 2027. During its General Assembly, held on 18 and 19/05/2026 at Pozna…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 443147
• Published on 02/06/26 at 16:56
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Eight alliances call for changes to Erasmus+ mobility rules to better support Joint Programmes

Eight European University Alliances are calling for urgent reforms to Erasmus+ mobility funding, arguing that the 12-month mobility limit should be removed to enable the effective delivery of Joint Programmes. In a position paper published on 29/05/2026, the alliances said: "One of the most…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 443088
• Published on 02/06/26 at 14:47
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Higher education sector calls for restoration of Erasmus+ education budget share

Representatives of the higher education sector have urged the European Parliament to readjust the proposed budget share for education and training in Erasmus+ 2028-2034 to its level under the current programme. On 02/06/2026, 17 associations representing Europe's universities, higher education…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 443106
• Published on 02/06/26 at 14:27
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UK union protests universities closing arts and humanities courses amid financial crisis

The University and College Union (UCU), representing over 120,000 academics and support staff in further and higher education in the UK, has called for action against the closure of arts and humanities courses at many UK universities, as they face financial constraints. UCU voted on 25/05/2026…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 441385
• Published on 02/06/26 at 13:42
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Estonia leads the EU in terms of startup and scaleup performance

Estonia leads the EU in the European Startup and Scaleup Scoreboard, which demonstrates a strong relationship between innovation-friendly regulation, access to talent and venture capital, and the success of startups and scaleups. The European Commission published on 29/05/2026 its European…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 442986
• Published on 01/06/26 at 16:51
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 01/06

EARTO, EIC, FORTHEM 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 or related to EU…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 442912
• Published on 01/06/26 at 12:10
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.26

Australia’s 2050 Alliance sets a collaborative agenda for the future of higher education; new US guidance may require international students to leave the country to apply for green cards; Argentine universities announce a week-long strike amid a deepening funding crisis; Canadian universities…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 442677
• Published on 29/05/26 at 15:24