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Number of students doubled in 20 years globally, mobility tripled but geographical inequalities remain

The number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past two decades and international mobility has tripled over the same period, but serious geographical inequalities remain, according to the first Higher Education Global Trends Report from the United…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
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EU ministers back AI training for teachers while keeping educators central to learning

European education ministers have invited their governments to improve teachers’ skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology, whilst insisting that teachers remain at the heart of the learning process. The education ministers approved the Council conclusions on teachers in the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Careers, …
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EU education ministers reaffirm member states’ oversight powers in Erasmus+ 2028-2034

European education ministers have agreed on their position on the Erasmus+ regulation for 2028-2034, returning powers of scrutiny to the member states. During the Education Council held on 11/05/2026, education ministers adopted their position on the Erasmus+ programme for 2028-2034. It…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
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"More students, less money per head": Study shows European universities face common funding crisis

A study from the Policy Institute at King's College London shows that, while the European higher education sector exhibits a variety of financing approaches, universities are largely facing similar difficulties, notably an increase in student numbers while per-capita funding decreases. The…
Domain(s): Politics
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 11/05

The Council of the European Union, EELISA, EUA, The Guild 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
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European Commission establishes committee to renew the ERC Scientific Council

The European Commission has established a committee to oversee the renewal of the European Research Council's (ERC) Scientific Council, its governing body. The Commission announced on 07/05/2026 that Martin Vetterli, Paula Eerola, Heino Falcke, Katerina Harvati, Andres Metspalu and Maria…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 440613
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Committee of the Regions calls for Horizon Europe to put regions at the core of EU innovation

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has adopted its position on the next Horizon Europe programme for 2028-2034 (FP10), calling for regions to be recognised as being at the heart of European innovation. Anne Besnier, Vice-President of the Centre-Val de Loire region and rapporteur for…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
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EU report finds venture capital drives startup relocation abroad

A study by the European Commission has shown that a venture-capital (VC) backed startup is ten times more likely to leave its country of origin than its non-funded counterparts. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) published on 07/04/2026 a study on the trend among European startups to relocate…
Domain(s): Politics
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.23

US judge blocks Trump from compelling more universities to disclose race data; Japanese universities unveil plans to boost recruitment and development of foreign PhD students; Canada’s intake of new international students falls below Covid-era levels; OECD data places Taiwan second globally for…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
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Zaharieva says European universities alliances underuse collective potential in Horizon Europe calls

Ekaterina Zaharieva noted that European universities alliances are not leveraging their formal structures to apply collectively to Horizon Europe funding calls, instead forming ad hoc consortia. The commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation said to the EP Culture and Education…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Parliament, …
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