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EIC Board urges for clarifications in Horizon Europe proposal

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has urged the European Parliament and the Council to clarify the new elements of the Horizon Europe 2028-2034 proposal to prevent them from weakening the EIC’s future impact. The EIC Board published a statement on the Horizon Europe (2028-34…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 453519
• Published on 15/09/26 at 12:25
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UK unveils £7.8bn space strategy boosting university research, doctoral training and regional clusters

The UK government has published its new National Space Strategy, committing more than £7.8 billion (€9.11bn) in funding through 2029-2030 to cohere civil and defence space priorities while placing higher education, scientific research and workforce development at the centre of the nation's space…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 453496
• Published on 15/09/26 at 11:28
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Commission says EU Missions in Horizon Europe "are making steady progress towards their objectives"

The European Commission has said that "all Missions are making steady progress" towards their 2030 objectives. The Commission published, on 14/09/2026, the mid-term assessment of the five EU Missions in Horizon Europe. "All Missions are making steady progress towards their objectives - with the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 453484
• Published on 15/09/26 at 10:00
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European ministers discuss internationalisation and Erasmus+ priorities at the 2026 EAIE conference

Ministers of higher education and research from Ukraine, Ireland and Scotland met at the 2026 EAIE conference to discuss the future of international education and the challenges their higher education systems face. They were joined by Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen, Director-General for Education…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 453124
• Published on 14/09/26 at 18:26
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Zaharieva calls for “more money” to attract and retain talents in the EU

European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva has called for “more money” in response to the “enormous interest” in the European Research Council (ERC) and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). In an interview with News Tank on 11/09/2026, Zaharieva, Commissioner for Start-ups and R&I, said: "We…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 453450
• Published on 14/09/26 at 17:28
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 14/09

The European Commission, the UK Mission to the EU, EARTO 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 , …
• Article # 453382
• Published on 14/09/26 at 11:02
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Intense debates and deep divisions as EU programmes start to shift towards dual-use research

The European Union's research and innovation (R&I) landscape is undergoing an unprecedented structural transition, as its research programmes, which have historically been strictly civilian and excluded military or dual-use funding for more than 40 years, move towards more flexible…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 452008
• Published on 11/09/26 at 17:28
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ERC received 198 project proposals for the first ERC Plus Grant call

The European Research Council (ERC) announced on 09/09/2026 that it had received 198 project proposals for the first ERC Plus Grant call. The competition closed for applications on 02/09/2026, and the selected projects are expected to be announced in spring 2027, the ERC said. The Plus…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 453100
• Published on 11/09/26 at 16:13
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.38

US Justice Department alleges UC Berkeley Law School unlawfully considered race in admissions; in Canada, calls grow for an investigation into the Canada Border Services Agency’s treatment of student protesters; African universities urged to redefine excellence and help shape the continent’s…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 453174
• Published on 11/09/26 at 15:49
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Filip Van Depoele, Head of the Higher Education Unit of DG EAC as of 01/10/2026

Filip Van Depoele will take up his new post as Head of the Higher Education Unit of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) on 01/10/2026. News Tank learnt on 10/09/2026 that Van Depoele, currently Head of Unit for International Cooperation at DG EAC…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 453170
• Published on 10/09/26 at 19:01