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€188 million for two UK research institutes to boost "vital life sciences and materials research"

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the main government funding agency for engineering and physical sciences research in the UK, has awarded £162 million (€188.59m) in funding to two research institutes to develop new health tech and advance research into advanced…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 454130
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EU body Scientific Advice Mechanism launches Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy

The European Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) has outlined its strategy to systematically embed equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles across all aspects of its scientific advisory operations, from expert nomination and selection to evidence synthesis and public outreach, on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 454127
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US associations of university professors ask Secretary of Education to commit to "lawful administration"

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) sent a letter to US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon asking her to commit to a lawful administration respecting academic freedom and the independence of research. The letter was sent on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 454142
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 21/09

The Joint Research Centre, Coimbra Group, 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 place in…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 454216
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EU and Association of African Universities launch initiative to transform African higher education sector

The Study and Research in Africa (SRiA) initiative, funded by the European Commission, has been officially launched. It seeks to foster a robust, visible and interconnected knowledge ecosystem across the African continent, benefiting both Africa and its European partners. The initiative was…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 454033
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Mînzatu proposes new rules to facilitate mobility through qualification recognition

European Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu has presented a proposal for an act to facilitate the free movement of workers by modernising the recognition of qualifications within the EU. Mînzatu presented the Skills Portability Act in her Fair Labour Mobility package on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 454093
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.39

A US federal judge has blocked a new rule that would cap international students’ stays at four years; Australia’s One Nation party has unveiled plans to cut migration by 750,000, drawing warnings of serious economic consequences; South Korea has welcomed university leaders from seven countries to…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 454037
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Canada anticipates Erasmus+ association and Horizon Europe participation for 2028-2034

Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, anticipates association with Erasmus+ and renewed participation in Horizon Europe for the period 2028-2034. In his speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 17/09/2026, Carney said: "Canadian membership in Erasmus+ would give your students and…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 453996
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Global research workforce grows but demographic fall and STEM stagnation threaten longevity, report shows

Opportunities for highly skilled research and innovation (R&I) personnel are reaching record highs across developed economies, but looming demographic contraction, static shares of advanced STEM qualifications and acute early-career precarity pose severe threats to long-term scientific…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State
• Article # 453990
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Exclusive Clock ticking for Horizon Europe 2028 start, Zaharieva calls for “plan A” thinking

European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva has insisted on staying positive about the timeline for the next Horizon Europe programme and on sticking to "plan A". In an interview with News Tank on 11/09/2026, the Commissioner for Start-ups and R&I said "time is of the essence," calling for the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 453896
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