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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.16

International students “worried and concerned” as they navigate the Middle East conflict; Cuban university students stage rare protest amid energy and internet shortages; Ontario students demonstrate against cuts to financial aid; Türkiye aligns universities with the COP31 agenda, Japan eases cap…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Universities, …
• Article # 434088
• Published on 20/03/26 at 17:10
Finnish rectors call on "long-term public R&D funding" for doctorates to align with national strategy

The Finnish Universities Rectors' Council (UNIFI) has said that Finland will need thousands of new doctorates in the coming years to achieve its national research, development and innovation (RDI) goals. "Sustainable growth in the number of degrees and maintenance of the high quality of…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 434913
• Published on 20/03/26 at 17:08
©  Alexandros MICHAILIDIS
EU leaders promise to approve 'EU Inc.' 28th company law regime by end of 2026

EU leaders have agreed to approve a 28th company-law regime to help innovative companies take advantage of the single market by the end of 2026. At the meeting of the European Council in Brussels on 19/03/2026, the heads of state or government of the 27 EU members approved a conclusion stating…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, Council, …
• Article # 434802
• Published on 20/03/26 at 10:24
©  Lukáš Lehotský
EU invests €330 million in fusion energy, nuclear technology and research

The European Commission has adopted the work programme for the 2026 and 2027 Euratom Research and Training Programme, which allocates €330 million to the advancement of nuclear research, innovation and training, A primary objective of the work programme, which was adopted on 19/03/2026, is the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 434761
• Published on 19/03/26 at 18:26
Commission proposal for 28th company law regime gets mixed reception

The European Commission has presented its proposal for a 28th company law regime to help innovative companies launch more quickly and avoid the obstacles and bureaucracy of dealing with 27 separate national regimes. Announcing the proposal on 18/03/2026, European Commission President Ursula von…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, Council, …
• Article # 434626
• Published on 19/03/26 at 11:13
• Updated on19/03/26 at 17:16
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Cyprus' EU Presidency commits to supporting teachers amid AI changes in education

The Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU said that teachers and trainers were its priority, as they need support, particularly in light of the changes brought about by artificial intelligence in education. Speaking to the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 434550
• Published on 18/03/26 at 17:33
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Rectors from six EU countries call for stronger safeguards on human rights in Horizon Europe 2028-2034

University rectors from France, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, Austria and Belgium have called for stronger safeguards on human rights in the next Horizon Europe research programme for 2028-2034 (FP10). On 16/03/2026, two rectors' conferences from the French- and Dutch-speaking parts of…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Horizon Europe - FP 10, …
• Article # 434558
• Published on 18/03/26 at 16:51
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France's digital-affairs ambassador says international cooperation must shape the future of AI

French ambassador for Digital Affairs Clara Chappaz has called for global scientific collaboration to shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI), as "one country cannot do it alone". She was speaking at the AI in Higher Education Summit hosted by ESCP Business School (France) on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Digital, …
• Article # 434521
• Published on 18/03/26 at 15:15
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Universities welcome EP’s Horizon Europe stance but raise reservations over new instruments

Associations representing European universities have given a guarded but positive response to reports published by MEPs Christian Ehler and René Repasi on the Horizon Europe research framework programme for 2028-2034 (FP10) and its implementation, describing them as encouraging. Mattias…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Parliament, …
• Article # 434376
• Published on 17/03/26 at 17:39
EP committee report calls for the ERC to be independent agency with separate legal basis

René Repasi, a German MEP drafting the EP's report on the implementation of the next Horizon Europe programme, has called for the European Research Council (ERC) to be an independent agency. In his report, published on 13/03/2026, written for the Parliament's industry, research and energy…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Parliament, …
• Article # 434211
• Published on 17/03/26 at 14:31