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Former European Commissioner for R&I and education Mariya Gabriel appointed to deputy head of UNESCO

The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has appointed three women as the first members of his senior management team. The three include Mariya Gabriel, a former European Commissioner for innovation, research, culture, education and…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Careers, Policy, …
• Article # 430110
• Published on 11/02/26 at 15:48
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Two Munich universities establish security and defence alliance with industrial and public partners

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of the Bundeswehr Munich (UniBw M) are launching the TUM Security and Defence Alliance, they announced on 09/02/2026. The collaboration, which includes industrial partners, start-ups, the TUM Venture Labs and public sector…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Companies, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 429949
• Published on 11/02/26 at 09:13
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Four university and scientific networks call for stronger recognition of their role in science diplomacy

Four university associations and scientific networks have called for a stronger recognition of the role of academic and university networks in advancing science diplomacy. The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA), the U7+ Alliance of World…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 429956
• Published on 10/02/26 at 17:53
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ESMT Berlin signs partnership with Qatar to open deep tech institute and "Creative Destruction Lab"

The European School for Management and Technology (ESMT) in Berlin has signed an agreement to expand its footprint globally with a deep-tech partnership with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and the Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council (QRDI), it announced on 03/02/2026. Under…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 429880
• Published on 10/02/26 at 16:31
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International Association of Universities urges less reliance on rankings in policy

The International Association of Universities (IAU) has urged governments to reduce the reliance of rankings when deciding whether to award funding and visas. On 29/01/2026, the IAU said governments should "align financial and other incentives with a focus on collaborative and socially…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Policy, …
• Article # 429836
• Published on 10/02/26 at 15:29
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EIC awards €96 million of Transition grants to 40 projects

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has awarded €96 million in grants to 40 projects following the EIC's 2025 Transition call for proposals. The EIC announced on 09/02/2026 that among 611 submissions, 40 will receive a grant of up to €2.5m upon signing a grant agreement. The EIC funds…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 429898
• Published on 10/02/26 at 15:26
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EUA develops evaluation programme supporting European university alliances’ strategies

The European University Association (EUA) has developed an evaluation programme to support university alliances to reflect on their strategy, governance, quality culture and long-term development. During a webinar held on 05/02/2026, the EUA presented its Institutional Evaluation Programme…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 429711
• Published on 09/02/26 at 16:14
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 09/02

The European Association of Universities, Eutopia, Norway Life Science 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: …
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 429683
• Published on 09/02/26 at 12:22
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UNIMED head proposes Euro-Mediterranean university alliances to boost integration and cooperation

The head of the Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED) has proposed forming Euro-Mediterranean university alliances, similar to the current European university alliance model, to boost Euro-Mediterranean integration and cooperation, he said on 27/01/2026. Speaking during UNIMED's annual…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 429480
• Published on 06/02/26 at 18:36
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France takes in 46 researchers as part of Choose France for Science programme

The French Ministry for Higher Education, Research and Space (MESRE) has announced the 46 researchers who are winners of the first wave of the "Choose France for Science" programme. The majority of winners announced on 04/02 have US (19) or French nationality (13). Most of them (41) come from…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 429499
• Published on 06/02/26 at 18:19