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European Commission launches AI Office supported by 60 independent AI experts

The European Commission and national authorities will launch their AI Office, which will be supported by a Scientific Panel, an expert advisory body made up of 60 independent AI experts. The Commission explained on 31/07/2026 that the AI Office will be launched on 02/08/2026, together with new…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 449934
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European Commission launches call for tenders for seven AI Gigafactories

The European Commission has launched a call for tenders for the establishment of up to seven AI Gigafactories across Europe. The initiative will be backed by up to €10 billion in EU and national funding, the European Commission announced on 30/07/2026. Led by industry, it is expected to…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 449826
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Hungarian university leader says reform delivered "lot of positive effects" despite flaws

A leader of a Hungarian university has said that the ‘public-interest foundations’ model for universities produced measurable improvements in research performance, internationalisation and institutional flexibility, while acknowledging that some aspects require revision. Ákos Domahidi, Chief…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 449475
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Commission publishes charter to facilitate industrial access to research and technology infrastructures

The European Commission has presented a new access charter aimed at facilitating the use of research and technology infrastructure (R&T) by industrial companies. The Commission published the Charter of Access on 28/07/2026. Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Companies, European commission, Horizon Europe - FP 10, …
• Article # 449616
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University professors call out Trump administration "pay-to-play approach" to higher education governance

A report by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) on the state of higher education alleges that the federal government is utilising “extorted compliance” to strip institutions of their autonomy. The report, titled "Extorted Compliance: A Threat to Institutional Autonomy…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 449441
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36 US universities join Harvard lawsuit against Trump administration's freezing of federal grants

Thirty-six US colleges and universities have filed a legal brief to assist judicial review in a lawsuit challenging the government’s freezing of federal grants and contracts based on allegations of discrimination at Harvard University. The institutions joined forces in an amicus curiae, or…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 449323
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Italian universities and companies vow to enhance collaboration for the country's competitiveness

Italian universities and companies have emphasised the importance of their collaboration to strengthen the country's competitiveness, accelerate technology transfer and enhance research and training. Confindustria, the General Confederation of Italian Industry representing more than 150,000…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Companies, …
• Article # 449274
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European universities alliances call for realistic student mobility targets

European Universities Alliances representatives recommend setting realistic growth targets for student mobility, as well as greater recognition of innovative formats. The mobility topical group of the community of practice bringing together alliances of European universities, FOREU4ALL…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 449182
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White House proposes radical overhaul of US research for "second American century"

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has signalled a fundamental shift in how the United States will fund, conduct and translate scientific research. A new report, released on 20/07/2026 and titled "Science: A New Golden Age", aims to serve as a modern successor to…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Deeptech, …
• Article # 449165
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