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Experts warn of dangers of relying solely on European Research Area Act to protect academic freedom

Protecting academic freedom will need changes in operational practices, clear guidelines and an exchange of best practices among EU member states. Relying on the forthcoming proposal for a European Research Area (ERA) Act will not be enough on its own to address the challenge, according to…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 442086
• Published on 26/05/26 at 17:13
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Türkiye's President Erdogan allows Istanbul Bilgi University to reopen after student protests

Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has revoked the decree closing Istanbul Bilgi University after three days of protests, led by students, and a police crackdown. The private institution was closed on 22/05/2026 by presidential decree due to being placed under state trusteeship eight…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 442215
• Published on 26/05/26 at 15:31
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ESSEC Business School intensifies international strategy with increased presence in India and Africa

French business school ESSEC has been intensifying its international strategy through local hubs in India, the US and the UK, as well as partnerships with leading universities across the globe, intending to increase mobility, international collaboration and dual-degree programmes. "The hubs are…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Executive education, …
• Article # 442046
• Published on 26/05/26 at 12:52
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 26/05

ALLEA, Una Europa, AACSB 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 # 442116
• Published on 26/05/26 at 12:42
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Türkiye's President Erdogan shuts down Istanbul Bilgi University amid fraud investigation

Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has signed a decree revoking Istanbul Bilgi University's operating license, effectively closing the institution overnight, after the conglomerate it belongs to was placed under trusteeship. The decree was published on 22/05/2026, eight months after the…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 441995
• Published on 22/05/26 at 14:46
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.25

Australia has frozen new overseas student provider registrations; the American Bar Association has voted to remove its DEI rule for law schools; Quebec is considering barring 27,000 students from English vocational and adult programmes; Argentine students are protesting again over Milei’s…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 441937
• Published on 22/05/26 at 10:55
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Germany: Johannes Wessels appointed President of the University of Göttingen

Johannes Wessels has been appointed President of the University of Göttingen in Germany. The physics Professor was elected by both the university senate and foundation committee, the institution announced on 20/05/2026. Wessels will succeed Axel Schölmerich, who has been serving as acting…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 441887
• Published on 21/05/26 at 17:47
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Report shows decline in enrolment in US and UK and a significant growth in Asia

A study on the recruitment of international students has revealed a decline in enrolment in traditional destinations such as the US, the UK, Canada and Australia, mainly due to restrictive visa policies. Conversely, institutions in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region are seeing growth, driven by…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, State, Universities, …
• Article # 441739
• Published on 21/05/26 at 10:12
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Norwegian Research Council launches second selection phase of €151m Centres of Excellence initative

The Norwegian Research Council has launched the final phase of the call for applications for its Centres of Excellence, inviting 36 projects to present their case on 19/05/2026. The successful project applicants will share a total of 1.76 billion Norwegian kroner (€151m) to establish Centres of…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 441654
• Published on 20/05/26 at 14:05
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French HEIs ask national government to guarantee continuity of national funding for alliances

The presidents of 56 French higher education institutions that are members of an alliance of European universities have called on Philippe Baptiste, the French Minister for Higher Education, Research and Space, to guarantee the continuity of national funding for alliances on 20/05/2026. While…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, State, Universities, …
• Article # 441648
• Published on 20/05/26 at 14:02