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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.23

US judge blocks Trump from compelling more universities to disclose race data; Japanese universities unveil plans to boost recruitment and development of foreign PhD students; Canada’s intake of new international students falls below Covid-era levels; OECD data places Taiwan second globally for…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 439862
• Published on 07/05/26 at 09:59
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IE University launches IE Competitiveness Hub in Brussels to support the "Brussels debate"

IE University has launched its IE Competitiveness Hub Brussels, a centre of applied research dedicated to strengthening European competitiveness by convening high-level discussions on the key drivers of Europe’s growth, including finance, innovation and economic security. Manuel Muñiz, Rector…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Parliament, Universities, …
• Article # 440148
• Published on 06/05/26 at 17:11
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Jan Danckaert is reelected as Rector of Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Jan Danckaert has been reelected as Rector of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Belgium for another four years. The Board of the university reelected Danckaert, who was the only candidate running for his own succession, with 79.30% of the votes on 04/05/2026. He still reached the electoral…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Universities, …
• Article # 440171
• Published on 05/05/26 at 17:16
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João Gomes Cravinho appointed Rector of the College of Europe

The College of Europe has appointed João Gomes Cravinho as Rector for a renewable five-year mandate. Cravinho’s appointment was decided by the Administrative Council of the College of Europe on 30/04/2026, following the proposal of its Academic Council. Ewa Ośniecka-Tamecka will continue…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Careers, …
• Article # 439964
• Published on 04/05/26 at 13:42
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 04/05

Universities UK, EARMA, Cesaer 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 439922
• Published on 04/05/26 at 12:00
UCL President says Europeans should support US higher education through difficult period

The head of University College London (UCL) has warned against European universities being pleased that US researchers are considering moving across the Atlantic in search of jobs. In an interview with News Tank Academic, Michael Spence, President and Provost of UCL, said: “What we have been…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Universities, Funding, …
• Article # 439834
• Published on 04/05/26 at 11:11
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.22

In the US, universities are facing pressure to remove names linked to the Epstein files from their buildings; Yale has fallen from its long-held top position in the latest law school rankings; Korea is directing funds to regional universities to enhance local economies; Japan has seen record-high…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 439191
• Published on 30/04/26 at 14:41
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Seven institutions earn AACSB Initial Business Accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has awarded seven institutions with Initial Business Accreditation. Announced on 29/04/2026, the newly accredited institutions are: • Austin Peay State University (US); • CUNEF Universidad (Spain); • Faculty of Business…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, Universities, …
• Article # 439763
• Published on 30/04/26 at 14:22
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Trump fires all 22 members of the National Science Board

US President Donald Trump has fired the 22 members of the National Science Board (NSB), an entity that establishes the policies of the National Science Foundation (NSF), an independent agency supporting fundamental research and education in all non-medical fields of science and engineering. US…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 439637
• Published on 29/04/26 at 16:01
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QS Executive MBA Ranking 2026: MIT climbs to third place, France leads in performance categories

The US business school MIT Sloan climbs to third place in the QS MBA Ranking 2026, up from fourth in 2025, after gaining one rank over IESE Business School in Spain, falling to fourth. It is preceded by HEC Paris in second place and Oxford Said in first place, maintaining their leading positions…
Domain(s): Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Business schools, State, …
• Article # 439395
• Published on 29/04/26 at 12:02