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European University Institute unveils new strategy for 2026-2031

The European University Institute (EUI) in Florence has approved a new strategy for 2026-2031. The strategy, which was agreed in December 2025, sets "reimagining Europe, co-creating knowledge and digital transformation" as the EUI's main priorities, along with equity, diversity and…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 425097
• Published on 06/01/26 at 17:24
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 05/01

The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, the European University Association, Universities UK International, along with 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 425035
• Published on 05/01/26 at 11:46
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Japan finalises negotiations on joining Horizon Europe

The European Commission and Japan have successfully concluded negotiations on Japan's association to Horizon Europe, the EU's research and innovation programme. The agreement, which was announced by the Commission on 22/12/2025, is expected to be signed in 2026. The agreement specifically…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 424460
• Published on 23/12/25 at 10:30
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UKRI sets out spending priorities for £38.6 billion research budget

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has explained how it will invest its record four-year £38.6 billion (€44.02bn) allocation from the UK government. It plans on "undertaking fewer activities, delivered with greater focus, to generate the greatest impact to meet strategic objectives". The funding…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, Funding, …
• Article # 424220
• Published on 19/12/25 at 17:53
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EU member states split over size of share of research budget for widening measures and allocation key

EU member states remain divided over how much money to allocate to measures to build capacity in countries with poorer research performance under the next medium-term budget for 2028-2034. Member-state officials responsible for research policy have discussed the issue of so-called widening…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 424212
• Published on 19/12/25 at 17:28
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Alliances: French Ministry calls to overcome the duality between Horizon Europe and Erasmus+

The French Ministry for Higher Education, Research and Space (MESRE) has called "to overcome the duality between the Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ windows" in the European universities alliances framework. A MESRE report on the transformative effect of alliances, published on 17/12/2025, said…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 424200
• Published on 19/12/25 at 16:55
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Spanish Research Agency allocates over €910 million for research projects and public-private partnerships

The Spanish State Research Agency (AEI) has allocated €666.9 million for aid to knowledge- generation projects and actions for the training of predoctoral research staff, it announced on 09/12/2025. The aid to Knowledge Generation Projects and actions for the training of predoctoral research…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, Funding, …
• Article # 424209
• Published on 19/12/25 at 16:40
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.6

Canada unveils details of a $1.7 billion talent development initiative; Japan’s women’s universities begin the gradual inclusion of transgender students; Senegal’s higher education sector faces renewed turbulence; New Zealand launches a new tertiary education strategy to boost the economy; the…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 423309
• Published on 19/12/25 at 15:52
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University of Seychelles looking for new partnerships

After its official inauguration 15 years ago, the University of Seychelles (UniSey) is looking for new partnership opportunities now that several productive partnerships with European universities have come to an end. In particular, UniSey is looking for staff exchanges as it wants to gain…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Universities, Erasmus+, Partnerships
• Article # 424112
• Published on 19/12/25 at 14:06
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Five new members elected to the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI)

The Assembly of the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI) has elected five new rectors to join its Council of members, it announced on 18/12/2025. The new members are Sergio Cavalieri (University of Bergamo), Stefano Corgnati (Polytechnic University of Turin), Giovanni Cuda…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 424053
• Published on 19/12/25 at 09:42