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First alliances to award European Degree Label say it must build recognition among students and employers

Leaders of the first two European university alliances to be awarded the Joint European Degree Label (JEDL) are calling for greater awareness amongst students and employers of the intercultural skills and international experience it certifies, in an interview with News Tank on…
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.37

Australia sees University of Sydney staff walk out over AI protections and job security; in the USA, a judge finds Rubio’s student visa revocations were “retaliatory”; Canada’s strengthened secularism law takes effect at Quebec colleges and universities; Taiwan introduces tuition waivers for…
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The Trump administration vs. academic freedom, higher education and research in 2026

US President Donald Trump has spent much of the beginning of his second year in office reshaping higher education and research policy, with far-reaching implications for academic freedom. The Trump administration sought $1 billion (€0.85bn) "in damages" from Harvard University over accusations…
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Countries and institutions advocating for their budgets in 2026 amid an "underlying funding crisis"

The beginning of 2026 has been marked by countries and institutions fighting to maintain or increase budgets for higher education and research, as many states face economic difficulties and the need for reprioritisation amid geopolitical tensions. A study by the Policy Institute at King's…
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UK universities are the strongest at holding foreign student interest as tuition fees rise, data shows

A recent data survey by Studyportals shows that among the countries attracting the most international students, the UK stands out as the best at maintaining interest even when tuition fees rise. Studyportals' data, published on 01/09/2026, shows the relationship between annual tuition fees and…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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