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European universities adapt to new era: EUA-CDE survey reveals resilience amid geopolitical and AI shifts

A report from the European University Association Council for Doctoral Education (EUA-CDE), published on 15/01/2026, highlights how Europe’s higher education sector is navigating a "dynamic and potentially challenging policy environment" shaped by rapid technological acceleration and shifting…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 426565
• Published on 15/01/26 at 16:49

European Commission opens calls for €307 million in funding for AI and data projects

The European Commission has launched two calls for projects with funding of €307.3 million under the "Digital, Industry and Space" cluster of the Horizon Europe work programme. For the calls, which were announced on 15/01/2026, the Commission is allocating €221.8 million for an initiative to…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Digital, …
• Article # 426546
• Published on 15/01/26 at 13:44

Senior US scientist says Trump withdrawal from research bodies will deter knowledge of global problems

A senior US researcher has said the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from international research programmes was an attempt to eliminate understanding of global problems like climate change. Ed Carr, Centre Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute in the United States, an…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 426377
• Published on 15/01/26 at 11:48

Montréal University says French students are still welcome despite quotas on international admissions

The University of Montréal wants to reassure French and other international students that the government's decision to cap international admissions for Canadian universities will not affect their opportunity to study in Québec. The largest university in Québec (the French-speaking region of…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 426358
• Published on 14/01/26 at 17:24

Commission says European universities alliances "are in a good position" for Horizon Europe 2028-2034

The European Commission believes that European universities alliances "are in a good position" as the EU is finalising the Horizon Europe programme for 2028-2034 (FP10). An official from the Commission's department for research and innovation, DG RTD, speaking at an event on 08/01/2026, said…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 426304
• Published on 14/01/26 at 14:31

Report highlights continuing challenges for EU in preventing start-ups and scale-ups moving to the US

Around 10% of EU scaleups relocate abroad, with 85% of them moving to the US. These are the main findings of a report entitled "Drivers of Relocation by Innovative EU Start-ups and Scale-ups", commissioned by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The report, released on 12/01/2026, confirms a…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Companies, …
• Article # 426252
• Published on 13/01/26 at 18:30

European Court of Auditors flags risks to transparency in Horizon Europe and ECF proposals for 2028-2034

The European Court of Auditors has identified several risks related to compliance, transparency, accountability and the traceability of funds in the European Commission’s proposals for the EU's Horizon Europe research programme and the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) for 2028-2034. In two…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 426026
• Published on 12/01/26 at 17:35

Right-wing extremism in German universities met by institutional silence and victim isolation, study says

A study into the impact of right-wing populism and extremism in German universities has found that the historical "tradition" continues to exist, leaving those targeted in a state of "isolated vulnerability", according to a German foundation. A report published on 29/12/2025 by the Otto…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 425785
• Published on 12/01/26 at 15:07

🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 12/01

The European Parliament, the European University Association, Universities UK International, along with 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…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 425960
• Published on 12/01/26 at 13:04

Germany takes in 166 researchers as part of the Global Minds Initiative

Germany has welcomed 166 researchers as part of the country's Global Minds Initiative, which was launched in the summer of 2025. Funding for the scheme will be increased by €375 million to a total of €600m, Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, announced on…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), State, …
• Article # 425780
• Published on 09/01/26 at 15:32