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German Research Foundation DFG funds 13 new Collaborative Research Centres

The German Research Foundation (DFG) is establishing 13 new Collaborative Research Centres covering a variety of topics, from the exploration of extraterrestrial life to future paper applications, with €170 million in funding for the first period. The decision was made by the responsible grants…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Funding, …
• Article # 441180
• Published on 15/05/26 at 15:59
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European university alliance ERUA establishes legal entity to become a permanent institution

The European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) has formally signed the statutes of the new international non-profit association, establishing ERUA as a legal entity. This move marks a decisive step in its evolution "from project-based collaboration to a permanent institutional alliance of…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 441166
• Published on 15/05/26 at 15:40
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.24

Education New Zealand has warned MPs that a fuel crisis could threaten international student enrolments; Stanford University faces a probe by the Trump administration over diversity practices; universities in Argentina are staging a week-long strike against budget cuts; Japan is proposing a major…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 440544
• Published on 15/05/26 at 12:35
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Non-EU countries urge equal access to Horizon Europe and day-one inclusion in FP10

Four non-EU countries that are part of Horizon Europe have called on the Council of the EU to ensure their smooth association with FP10 from day one, to keep topic exclusions to a minimum and to guarantee equal treatment for associated countries in applications and collaborative projects. Four…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Council, Universities, …
• Article # 441130
• Published on 15/05/26 at 11:09
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ERC grant pressure driven by chronic underfunding, ERC grantees say

The Association of European Research Council Grantees (AERG) and the Ambassadors for the ERC network have stated that the real problem behind the massive increase in the number of applicants to the ERC lies not in the ambition of researchers, but in chronic underfunding. The two networks…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 441061
• Published on 13/05/26 at 16:42
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Six EU research organisations warn of growing threats to academic freedom and call for protective actions

Six major EU research organisations have warned that growing political and financial pressures threaten academic freedom and called for stronger safeguards. They argued that the European Research Area can only succeed if all member states uphold and enforce minimum standards of academic…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 441044
• Published on 13/05/26 at 16:04
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Dutch Research Council NWO "fulfils its role in the Dutch research system" independent evaluation says

The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has been evaluated by an external party, which concluded that it "plays a substantial and unique role in the Dutch scientific landscape and carries out that role in a highly professional manner". The NWO is evaluated every five years as it is an independent…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 440884
• Published on 12/05/26 at 16:11
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German DFG calls for yearly budget of €115m for National Research Data Infrastructure

The German Research Foundation (DFG) is calling for the transition to a permanent footing and further development of the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) "in line with the needs of the research community", with a budget of at least €115 million per year. In a position paper on the…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, …
• Article # 440821
• Published on 12/05/26 at 15:17
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Grenoble INP - UGA joins CESAER as a member

Grenoble INP - UGA (France) has joined the Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER) as a member. "Their strong expertise in engineering and technology further reinforces our collective capacity to advance excellence in education, research and…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 440633
• Published on 11/05/26 at 16:14
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 11/05

The Council of the European Union, EELISA, EUA, The Guild 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 440643
• Published on 11/05/26 at 15:34