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European Commission pledges to defend academic freedom against growing risks

The European Commission has issued a statement in support of academic freedom, saying that the EU will always defend the principle as a “cornerstone of democratic society”. The statement, issued on International Academic Freedom Day, 20/05/206, says that academic freedom is “under growing…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 441810
• Published on 21/05/26 at 13:36

The EIC Fund Board chooses EQT as fund manager for the Scaleup Europe Fund

The Board of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund has selected the Swedish global investment organisation EQT as the preferred investment adviser and fund manager for the Scaleup Europe Fund, on 19/05/2026. EQT and the EIC Fund are now set to finalise the Fund’s core legal agreements…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 441594
• Published on 20/05/26 at 14:03

Erasmus Student Network calls for Hungarian institutions to rejoin mobility scheme immediately

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) has urged the immediate restoration of full participation by Hungarian higher education institutions in the Erasmus+ programme. On 18/05/2026, ESN said: "Hungarian students have endured long enough with reduced access to a programme that is fundamental to…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 441502
• Published on 19/05/26 at 15:24

© Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union / Julien Nizet

European Skills High-Level Board holds inaugural meeting with education and labour market stakeholders

The European Skills High-Level Board held its first meeting on 19/05/2026 with representatives of the European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE), Polytechnic University of Bucharest, St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, University of Helsinki and University of Milano. On…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 441483
• Published on 19/05/26 at 15:21

Ireland applies to join Treaty on Automatic Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications

Ireland has officially applied to join the Multilateral Treaty on the Automatic Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications, an agreement that makes it easier for academics to work outside their home country. James Lawless TD, Irish Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 441481
• Published on 19/05/26 at 14:09

Lead MEP on Erasmus+ says scheme needs earmarking to ensure minimum guaranteed funding

Andrzej Zdrojewski, the MEP in charge of the EP's report on the next Erasmus+ programme, has called for earmarking to ensure funding for specific areas, criticising the Commission's proposal for leaving out this approach. In his draft report, published on 18/05/2026, Zdrojewski, a centre-right…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 441423
• Published on 19/05/26 at 14:01

CESAER urges EU Inc. to recognise differences in research-based startups

The Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER) has called on the EU institutions to recognise the different conditions for companies emerging from publicly funded research and university innovation ecosystems. In a letter addressed to the EU…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Companies, …
• Article # 441364
• Published on 18/05/26 at 16:57

Sorbonne University Professor appointed Chad Minister of Higher Education and Research

Sitack Yombatina Béni, a former Professor at France's Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, has been appointed as Chad’s Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Vocational Training. He replaces Tom Erdimi, who had held the position since October 2022 and resigned on…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Careers, …
• Article # 441312
• Published on 18/05/26 at 12:50

🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 18/05

EC2U, 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 place in Brussels or related to EU…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 441295
• Published on 18/05/26 at 12:18

Member States call for stronger synergies between European University Alliances and the ECF

The EU's 27 member states have emphasised that the European university alliances should be strengthened through synergies with the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) and Horizon Europe. During the Education Council held on 11/05/2026, education ministers adopted their position on the Erasmus…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 441190
• Published on 15/05/26 at 18:30