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EHL Group announces leadership transition and appoints Achim Schmitt as next CEO from January 2027

EHL Group, a Swiss group of Hospitality Management Schools, has announced a leadership transition: Markus Venzin will hand over his position as CEO at the end of the year, to be replaced by Achim Schmitt, currently Dean and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, from 01/01/2027. The Board…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Careers, …
• Article # 452256
• Published on 03/09/26 at 14:20
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ESMT Berlin establishes new European Expectations Center for research on economic expectations

The European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) Berlin has established a new European Expectations Centre (EEC), led by economist Michael Weber, to examine how households, firms and financial market participants form expectations about economic developments and how these influence economic…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 452242
• Published on 03/09/26 at 13:00
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ERC Starting grants 2026: €705 million for 421 winners; Germany hosts the most award-winning projects

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded 421 early-career researchers Starting Grants. The ERC announced on 03/09/2026 the names of the 421 winners who will receive a total of €705 million. These grants, which average €1.5m over five years, support cutting-edge research across a broad…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, European commission, …
• Article # 452184
• Published on 03/09/26 at 12:01
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2026 rankings show the rise of Asian institutions, while Europe and the US keep fighting for the top

News Tank covered ten rankings related to higher education institutions in the first half of 2026, with some confirming previous trends, while others saw surprising newcomers climb to the top, notably from Asia and Latin America. The year started with the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking by…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, State, …
• Article # 451012
• Published on 02/09/26 at 16:12
©  U15
Association of universities German U15 elects new team to the Executive Board

The German U15, an association of 15 leading universities with a strong research tradition, has announced its new Executive Board team. Michael Hoch, from the University of Bonn, will serve as Chair for another two years, while Eva Inés Obergfell, from the University of Leipzig, and Karla…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 452101
• Published on 02/09/26 at 15:17
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Laëtitia Atlani-Duault and Jens Kreisel join The Guild's board

The General Assembly of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities has elected Laëtitia Atlani-Duault and Jens Kreisel as Board members. The network of 23 European research-intensive universities presented on 02/09/2026 the new members of its board, elected in June 2026. Laëtitia…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 452080
• Published on 02/09/26 at 13:00
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How political decisions impacted academic freedom and higher education's autonomy in Europe in 2026

The first half of 2026 has been marked by political decisions affecting academic freedom and the autonomy of higher education institutions in several European countries. In Belarus, authorities carried out a countrywide intimidation campaign against former and current students of the European…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 450201
• Published on 01/09/26 at 18:06
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Universities call for transformative research collaboration between Africa and Europe

Networks of European and African universities have called for the entire sector to embrace transformative research collaboration between Africa and Europe to address common global challenges. The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and the Guild of European Research-Intensive…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 451873
• Published on 01/09/26 at 10:20