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Boubacar Camara appointed Senegal's minister for higher education, research and innovation

Boubacar Camara has been appointed Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of Senegal, in the government formed on 01/06/2026, by the new Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô. He replaces Daouda Ngom, who had held the position since 06/09/2025. Camara had been Minister Secretary…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 443855
• Published on 09/06/26 at 16:13
Benin appoints new minister for higher education and research

Sèdami Romarique Mèdégan Fagla was appointed Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Benin by Romuald Wadagni, the new President of Benin, on 24/05/2026. She has been acting Minister-Advisor for Secondary, Higher and Scientific Research Education since December 2024 and…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 443850
• Published on 09/06/26 at 12:13
University of Pretoria: poster child of China-Africa collaboration

A youth dialogue meeting between South African and Chinese students took place on 07/05/2026 in Pretoria, on the topic of cooperation between the two countries. Organised by the Chinese embassy in South Africa and the University of Pretoria, this event is further evidence of the growing ties…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 443841
• Published on 08/06/26 at 15:07
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Senior research policy MEP and Commission's R&I head say EU has to take more risks in investment

The head of the Commission's department for research and innovation and the MEP in charge of the report on the next Horizon Europe programme have backed a more pro-risk approach to innovation investment. Christian Ehler, the EP's rapporteur for Horizon Europe and the European Competitiveness…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 443753
• Published on 08/06/26 at 12:13
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Commission proposes harmonised framework for European Partnerships in next Horizon Europe

The European Commission has proposed a "harmonised implementation framework" for European partnerships under the next Horizon Europe programme, based on centralised contribution management, harmonised rules and implementation arrangements, continuous monitoring through a common set of indicators…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 443414
• Published on 08/06/26 at 09:14
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 08/06

The EFMD, EARTO, the European Commission 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 443706
• Published on 08/06/26 at 09:08
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EU 2026 Spring Package: Commission sounds alarm on R&D investment gap and STEM shortages

The European Commission’s 2026 European Semester Spring Package has issued a warning regarding the Union’s standing in the global innovation race, calling for an urgent intensification of research and development (R&D) investment and a transformation of the higher education landscape to meet…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 443646
• Published on 05/06/26 at 15:39
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European Commission adopts Ocean Eye initiative to expand EU's role in ocean observation

The European Commission has adopted the Ocean Eye initiative, which aims to expand the EU's role in ocean observation through investments of €92 million from the Horizon Europe programme. The Commission adopted the initiative on 03/06/2026, but Commission President Ursula von der Leyen launched…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 443648
• Published on 05/06/26 at 15:17
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.27

Harvard graduate student workers have ended a 40-day strike without a contract ; Canada has slipped slightly in global university rankings amid calls for careful interpretation ; Students in New Zealand are protesting the scrapping of fees-free study ; Singapore will require all university…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 443584
• Published on 05/06/26 at 10:58
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Alliances and UK universities prepare for Erasmus+ association to open new opportunities as full members

As the United Kingdom rejoins the EU mobility programme, Erasmus+, in 2027, UK universities will regain access to European funds to participate in European university alliances, opening the way for a potential new wave of alliances including UK members. "The first 17 alliances started at the…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 442179
• Published on 04/06/26 at 16:02