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Norwegian government report sets out benefits of FP10, draws lessons from UK and Swiss exclusion

The Norwegian government has published an evaluation of its participation in the EU’s research framework programme, concluding that taking part brings Norwegian researchers, businesses and society benefits that outweigh the financial cost. The same report has also looked at the impact on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Funding, …
• Article # 447307
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Elena Hoffert elected Chair of the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures

Elena Hoffert has been elected Chair of the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI). ESFRI announced on 01/07/2026 that Hoffert will start her term of office in January 2027 for a duration of two years. She will succeed José Luis Martínez, advisor of the Spanish Ministry of…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 447326
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International research experts call for the full integration of Ukraine into the European Research Area

Representatives from 14 countries, as well as the European Commission and stakeholders, have signed the Gdansk declaration on science, research and innovation in Ukraine, calling for the full integration of the country into the European Research Area (ERA). The European Commission announced on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 447311
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EIC opens its STEP Scale Up defence call

The European Innovation Council (EIC) opened its Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale Up Defence call on 01/07/2026. The EIC STEP Scale Up Defence scheme is part of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP), offering financial support in the form of investments to…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research and Technology Organisations (RTO) , …
• Article # 447300
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German science alliance opposes funding cuts to programmes in international university cooperation

The Alliance of Science Organisations, a union of the most important German research organisations, has criticised the announcement by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development that it will gradually discontinue all university cooperation programmes in development cooperation…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 447285
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Sylvie Lorente re-appointed as member of the ERC Scientific Council

The European Commission has re-appointed Sylvie Lorente as a member of the European Research Council (ERC) Scientific Council. The ERC announced on 30/06/2026 that Lorente's mandate has been renewed for another two years following four years as a member of the Council. Lorente is a French…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 447283
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 06/07

Arqus alliance, the European Commission 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 447247
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EUA calls for an European Innovation Act fostering a shared innovation culture

The European University Association (EUA) has called for the future European Innovation Act to foster a culture of shared innovation. In a list of of recommendations on 06/07/2026 on the Act, which is expected on 09/09/2026, EUA said that it was "an opportunity to acknowledge universities…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 447238
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - n°31

Australia raises visa fees again without notice; Burkina Faso tightens controls on overseas study; new US federal student loan rules connect university funding eligibility to graduate earnings; Argentina’s Supreme Court orders implementation of the university funding law; and the Indian Institute…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 447079
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Talent and infrastructure should be developed together, Chairman of Irish Universities Association says

The Chairman of the Irish Universities Association (IUA), John O'Halloran, has recommended developing both talent and infrastructure together to reach the best return on investment: "Infrastructure and talent are inseparable. That is why discussions about research infrastructure must also be about…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 446100
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