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Research libraries pledge to preserve and promote European academic values

The research library community in Europe has committed itself to preserving and promoting European academic values by supporting researchers, scientific communities and research data infrastructures. The association of European research libraries (LIBER) published a statement on 30/06/2026…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Communications, …
• Article # 447481
• Published on 07/07/26 at 15:41
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ETH Zurich establishes new research and teaching centre in Germany

ETH Zurich has opened a new research and teaching centre in Germany focusing on AI and cybersecurity, the Heilbronn Campus in south-west Germany. On 02/07/2026, ETH President Joël Mesot and Reinhold R. Geilsdörfer, Chairman of the Dieter Schwarz Foundation, officially inaugurated the ETH…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Partnerships
• Article # 447460
• Published on 07/07/26 at 14:15
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EUPHE network wants better recognition of private education sector in Europe and more opportunities

The European Union of Private Higher Education (EUPHE), a European network of non-state higher education institutions, is aiming to advocate for a better recognition of the private sector at EU level and gather more members in the coming years. Karl Wöber, founding president of Modul University…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 447353
• Published on 07/07/26 at 09:59
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Germany: Max Planck Institute establishes first European Research Centre for Indian legal history

The German Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory (MPILHLT) is expanding its cooperation with India by establishing the Centre for Legal History of India (CLHI), in collaboration with the leading Indian law schools, NLSIU Bangalore and NALSAR Hyderabad. The CLHI will aim to…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 447267
• Published on 06/07/26 at 13:48
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 06/07

Arqus alliance, the European Commission 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 447247
• Published on 06/07/26 at 12:30
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - n°31

Australia raises visa fees again without notice; Burkina Faso tightens controls on overseas study; new US federal student loan rules connect university funding eligibility to graduate earnings; Argentina’s Supreme Court orders implementation of the university funding law; and the Indian Institute…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 447079
• Published on 03/07/26 at 17:08
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DFG annual meeting issues pledge to academic freedom and criticism of AfD's science policy

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has concluded its annual meeting with recommendations to protect and strengthen the freedom and independence of science against increasing hostility and attacks in Germany, while calling out far-right party AfD's science policy. During the annual meeting in…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 446859
• Published on 02/07/26 at 14:22
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French business school Skema signs 30 new international partnerships across 25 countries

The French business school Skema has signed 30 new academic "agreements of excellence" partnerships across 25 countries and regions, with the goal of "building one of the most integrated global higher education platforms in the sector". The French business school, which ranked 16th in the…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 446829
• Published on 01/07/26 at 17:52
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 29/06

ERC, EARTO, ADGS 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 # 446391
• Published on 29/06/26 at 12:56
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Spain's Pablo de Olavide University joins the Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN)

The Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN) has welcomed Pablo de Olavide University (UPO), in Spain, which becomes the 25th member of the network. "UPO brings to YERUN a strong commitment to research excellence, internationalisation, innovation, sustainability and societal…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 446227
• Published on 26/06/26 at 12:16