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Russia top 50 universities are reportedly recruiting students for the army

Nearly all of Russia’s top 50 universities have begun recruiting students to sign military contracts, according to the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta Europe. The Russian media reported on 25/08/2026 that 47 of Russia’s 50 top-ranked universities are recruiting students to sign…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 451780
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News Tank Academic presents its best of since January 2026

The first half of 2026 showed just how much pressure European higher education and research are facing. Demographic change, financial constraints and international competition are not new challenges. But universities are now having to deal with them alongside the rapid development of artificial…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Business schools, …
• Article # 450406
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European Commission publishes updated EIC Fund Investment Guidelines

The European Commission has published its updated version of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund Investment Guidelines. The Commission published the new guidelines on 27/08/2026. One of the key changes compared with the previous version of the document is the inclusion of…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 451741
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 31/08

The European Parliament Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, Project Eurobin and other groups 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 451753
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Back from holiday? Catch up on the summer news, week by week

This summer has been marked by significant developments in research and higher education: from the launch of the European AI Office and AI Gigafactories to the Shanghai Ranking confirming China’s rise ahead of the United States, and the escalating tensions between the Trump administration and US…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 451655
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Greenland research institutions decide against starting new projects with US partners due to "mistrust"

Greenland’s two largest research institutions, the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and the University of Greenland, have announced policies against starting new projects with US researchers, citing mistrust between Greenland and the US, following President Donald Trump's attempt to annex…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 451647
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.36

Australia is considering tighter restrictions on international students; New Zealand is reviewing teacher education; US scientists warn that curbing research links with China could undermine American science; and Canada is stepping up efforts to recruit researchers disillusioned with Donald…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 451631
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Manifesto promotes open education and educational commons as enablers of universal access to knowledge

A collective has published a manifesto defining open education and educational commons as essential pillars for ensuring universal and barrier-free access to knowledge. On 25/08/2026, French-speaking authors published the Manifesto on Open Education and Educational Commons, viewing them as a…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 451536
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French report shows emergence of new research powers in Asia while France falls behind and US retreats

A shift is reordering the global scientific hierarchy, according to a report showing that the traditional dominance of the "Triad" (the United States, Europe and Japan) is rapidly giving way to an era of intense scientific globalisation. This statement is issued by the Observatory of Science…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Open Science, …
• Article # 451420
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Finnish Rectors' Council demands review on R&D budget cuts planned for 2027 as GDP started to rise

The Finnish Universities Rectors' Council (UNIFI) has called for a review of the planned budget cuts in research and development (R&D) in the country due to lower-than-expected GDP growth, since GDP has now started to rise. "Finland's economic growth, competitiveness and productivity are built…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 451385
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