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EU Member States: R&D expenditure as a share of GDP

News Tank Academic presents the evolution of domestic R&D expenditure as a share of GDP in EU Member States since 2012. In the EU, the target of achieving 3% of GDP in R&D investment has been in place for many years. It has its roots in the EU’s Lisbon Strategy, launched in 2000 alongside the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): State, Funding, Policy, …
• Article # 452015
• Published on 02/09/26 at 13:18
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How political decisions impacted academic freedom and higher education's autonomy in Europe in 2026

The first half of 2026 has been marked by political decisions affecting academic freedom and the autonomy of higher education institutions in several European countries. In Belarus, authorities carried out a countrywide intimidation campaign against former and current students of the European…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 450201
• Published on 01/09/26 at 18:06
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UK and Ukraine sign new AI partnership to develop "new military capabilities and future technology"

The UK and Ukraine have signed a new AI partnership, with the UK becoming the first international partner to access Ukraine’s Avengers AI Labs, allowing the two countries to accelerate the development of AI tools for military purposes. The deal was signed on 24/08/2026 by Ukrainian President…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Deeptech, …
• Article # 451767
• Published on 01/09/26 at 17:00
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Canada announces the recruitment of 64 new international researchers, mainly from the US

Canada has brought in 64 professors to lead scientific research at universities across the country, a majority of whom are from the US, providing them with millions of dollars through a new research fund. Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced on 27/08/2026 that the government was…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Careers, …
• Article # 451791
• Published on 01/09/26 at 16:24
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EU's higher education and research agenda: what to expect in 2026-2027

The 2026-2027 academic year should bring many turning points in EU policy on research, higher education and innovation. Several proposals that the Commission has been preparing for months will be presented, whilst others, which have been under discussion for a year, are expected to enter a more…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Companies, …
• Article # 450476
• Published on 01/09/26 at 11:18
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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
• Published on 31/08/26 at 16:32
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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
• Published on 31/08/26 at 15:31
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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
• Published on 31/08/26 at 14:42
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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
• Published on 31/08/26 at 12:07
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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
• Published on 31/08/26 at 11:58