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Science Europe publishes scoping review of impact of open science on research culture

A scoping review published by Science Europe on the contribution of open science to research culture has found that its impact depends a lot on whether there is structural and cultural support for its aims within research institutions themselves. The review, “The Contributions of Open Science…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Research and Technology Organisations (RTO) , …
• Article # 417653
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European Commission launches call for evidence to shape future EU Quantum Act

The European Commission has invited contributions to shape the future EU Quantum Act. With quantum technologies poised to power the next wave of innovation, the European Commission will present the Act to position Europe as a global leader in this field, it announced on 31/10/2025. It is…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 417666
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - n°1

Japan takes steps toward joining Horizon Europe; Donald Trump announces nearing deal with Harvard University to pay $500M; in the UK, the Prime Minister announces new goal for under-25s in higher education or apprenticeships; Morocco halts youth protests calling for better health and education…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 415921
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EIC welcomes Commission's proposal for a bigger role for the Council in FP10

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has welcomed the European Commission's proposal to expand the EIC under the forthcoming 10th EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10). In a statement issued on 31/10/2025, it said that the Commission's proposal was set to…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 417708
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British Council unveils new transnational education strategy focused on quality, partnerships and SDGs

The British Council has released its Transnational Education (TNE) Strategy for 2025-2027, outlining a roadmap to support the continued growth and diversification of UK TNE globally. It will focus on quality, partnerships and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , State, Partnerships, …
• Article # 417368
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New EU rules will give researchers access to data of Very Large Online Platforms

New EU rules have come into force that will give researchers access to the data of Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) so they can study the social impact of these platforms. VLOPs are platforms and search engines that have over 45 million users in the EU and which must comply with the most…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Digital, …
• Article # 417346
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Going Global: Speakers set out challenges for international education from "populism and polarisation"

Speakers at the British Council's Going Global event taking place in London on 28/10/25 highlighted the threats that international education is facing in an increasing hostile political environment. Maddalaine Ansell, Director of Education at the British Council, said that the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 417181
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European Commission and EIB join forces with investors for Scale-up Europe Fund

The European Commission brought together private investors from across Europe and the European Investment Bank (EIB) on 28/10/2025 for a shared commitment to create the Scale-up Europe Fund, a new multi-billion-euro growth vehicle aimed at investing in Europe’s most promising deep-tech companies…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 417342
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European Commission will anchor research security in legislation

Ekaterina Zaharieva, the European Commissioner for Start-ups, Research, and Innovation, has pledged to anchor research security in legislation, announcing its inclusion in the Commission’s upcoming proposal for a European Research Area Act on 28/10/2025. During the European Flagship Conference…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Horizon Europe - FP 10, …
• Article # 417298
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Flemish higher education could face budget cuts of €34.9m and €14.5m less for research

Flemish universities in Belgium could face significant budget cuts in 2026, after the Flemish government approved on 24/10/2025 the decree accompanying the 2026 budget for Flanders, as well as a separate decree giving the green light to a reform of student grants. "The figures for our…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 417157
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