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European Commission announces 20 winning European university alliances of sixth call

The European Commission has announced that 19 of the 20 European university alliances from the 2019 and 2022 rounds will receive additional funding until 2028, and that one new alliance will receive funding. On 09/07/2026, the Commission published the names of the 20 winning alliances from the…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 447860
• Published on 09/07/26 at 17:16

European Commission launches survey on blueprint for IP licensing and the creation of spin-offs

The European Commission launched a survey on a blueprint for intellectual property (IP) licensing and the creation of spin-offs on 07/07/2026. The Commission intends to present a strategic guide to optimise the commercialisation of university and public research organisations' research within…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 447671
• Published on 08/07/26 at 16:12

THE Emerging Digital Leaders in Higher Education 2026: US and UK retain lead while Asia build depth

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT Sloan School of Management) tops the THE Digital Leaders in Higher Education 2026 ranking, surpassing last year's leader, Harvard University Business School, which falls to second place. The two US institutions are followed by the University of…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 447660
• Published on 08/07/26 at 15:18

EIT selects 35 projects of consortia of higher education institutions to boost their innovation skills

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has selected 35 projects to receive funding aimed at helping higher education institutions (HEIs) across Europe translate research into real-world innovation, enhance entrepreneurship education and foster stronger collaboration with…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 447657
• Published on 08/07/26 at 14:52

Heads of French universities emphasise need to move away from a utilitarian approach to Europe

Heads of French universities and representatives from Erasmus+ and the European Commission have emphasised the need to move away from a utilitarian approach to the European Union in order to establish institutions as key players in its development, notably through the work of Heads of…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 447425
• Published on 08/07/26 at 09:18

Research libraries pledge to preserve and promote European academic values

The research library community in Europe has committed itself to preserving and promoting European academic values by supporting researchers, scientific communities and research data infrastructures. The association of European research libraries (LIBER) published a statement on 30/06/2026…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Communications, …
• Article # 447481
• Published on 07/07/26 at 15:41

ETH Zurich establishes new research and teaching centre in Germany

ETH Zurich has opened a new research and teaching centre in Germany focusing on AI and cybersecurity, the Heilbronn Campus in south-west Germany. On 02/07/2026, ETH President Joël Mesot and Reinhold R. Geilsdörfer, Chairman of the Dieter Schwarz Foundation, officially inaugurated the ETH…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Partnerships
• Article # 447460
• Published on 07/07/26 at 14:15

EUPHE network wants better recognition of private education sector in Europe and more opportunities

The European Union of Private Higher Education (EUPHE), a European network of non-state higher education institutions, is aiming to advocate for a better recognition of the private sector at EU level and gather more members in the coming years. Karl Wöber, founding president of Modul University…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 447353
• Published on 07/07/26 at 09:59

Germany: Max Planck Institute establishes first European Research Centre for Indian legal history

The German Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory (MPILHLT) is expanding its cooperation with India by establishing the Centre for Legal History of India (CLHI), in collaboration with the leading Indian law schools, NLSIU Bangalore and NALSAR Hyderabad. The CLHI will aim to…

Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 447267
• Published on 06/07/26 at 13:48

🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 06/07

Arqus alliance, the European Commission 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…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 447247
• Published on 06/07/26 at 12:30