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European Commission launches call for applications for scientists to be part of RAISE Board

The European Commission has issued a call for applications on 15/06/2026, inviting leading scientists who conduct AI research or apply AI in their work to join the Resource for AI Science in Europe (RAISE) High-Level Academic Advisory Board. The Commission said this board would have a central…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 444909
• Published on 16/06/26 at 17:22
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MEPs say Council "not serious" about competitiveness being a new priority

Leading MEPs on the EU's budget say the Council of the EU "cannot be serious to say that security, defence and competitiveness are the EU's new priorities" while reducing its budget for 2028-2034. Speaking at a press conference on 15/06/2026, Siegfried Mureşan, a Romanian centre-right MEP who…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Parliament, …
• Article # 444896
• Published on 16/06/26 at 17:04
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Net-payer countries call for bigger cuts to EU’s 2028-2034 budget

Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and several other countries that are net contributors to the EU’s budget have called for bigger cuts to the Union’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034. Speaking at a public debate on a compromise budget proposal on 16/06/2026, Gunther…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 444843
• Published on 16/06/26 at 13:40
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European Commission launched two calls for evidence for ocean and water R&I strategy

The European Commission has launched two calls for evidence to help shape the future Ocean and Water Research and Innovation (R&I) Strategy. The strategy aims to strengthen Europe’s capacity in ocean and water research and innovation by addressing persistent challenges such as fragmented…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 444740
• Published on 15/06/26 at 17:54
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France strengthens the European dimension of its national research agency with new measures

France is seeking to strengthen the position of its National Research Agency (ANR) as "springboard to Europe". Philippe Baptiste, French Minister for Research, Higher Education and Science, announced on 12/06/2026 several measures to “strengthen the European dimension of French…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Funding, …
• Article # 444600
• Published on 15/06/26 at 17:21
EU launches third phase of Women TechEU programme

The EU has launched the third phase of Women TechEU (2026-2028) on 12/06/2026, offering €75,000 in funding per project to 16 deep tech startups. Successful applicants will also receive a personalised business development programme. The main objective of the Women TechEU scheme, which was…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 444675
• Published on 15/06/26 at 15:21
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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.28

A US judge has struck down Trump-era policies affecting citizens of travel-ban nations; a former Australian National University chancellor has accused the regulator of interference and undue pressure; Argentina has reached an agreement with universities on funding and salaries; Japan and the US…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 444597
• Published on 15/06/26 at 14:49
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 15/06

The British Council, EUA, 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 444580
• Published on 15/06/26 at 10:01
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European Commission sets four guiding principles for digitalisation of Erasmus beyond 2027

The European Commission aims to shape the post-2027 European Student Card Initiative (ESCI+) around four core principles: transparency, user-centricity, continuity and stability, and trust. Frederic Fimeyer, Head of Department Erasmus+, EU Solidarity Corps at the European Education and Culture…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 444499
• Published on 12/06/26 at 17:50
MEPs and research universities say Cyprus presidency proposal loses sight of Union's priorities

MEPs and research organisations have reacted strongly to the Cyprus presidency's proposal to cut the funding for the Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ programmes in 2028-2034 by 4% compared to the Commission's proposal. Bogdan Zdrojewski, a Polish centre-right MEP who drafted a European Parliament…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 444448
• Published on 12/06/26 at 11:14