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Italian universities and companies vow to enhance collaboration for the country's competitiveness

Italian universities and companies have emphasised the importance of their collaboration to strengthen the country's competitiveness, accelerate technology transfer and enhance research and training. Confindustria, the General Confederation of Italian Industry representing more than 150,000…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Companies, …
• Article # 449274
• Published on 24/07/26 at 17:02
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European universities alliances call for realistic student mobility targets

European Universities Alliances representatives recommend setting realistic growth targets for student mobility, as well as greater recognition of innovative formats. The mobility topical group of the community of practice bringing together alliances of European universities, FOREU4ALL…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 449182
• Published on 24/07/26 at 09:42
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White House proposes radical overhaul of US research for "second American century"

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has signalled a fundamental shift in how the United States will fund, conduct and translate scientific research. A new report, released on 20/07/2026 and titled "Science: A New Golden Age", aims to serve as a modern successor to…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Deeptech, …
• Article # 449165
• Published on 23/07/26 at 17:50
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Ten European Universities Alliances raise concerns over EUSurvey access cut

Ten European Universities Alliances have raised concerns with the European Commission over the decision to discontinue their access to the Commission's open-source surveying tool, EUSurvey. On 03/07/2026, representatives of the alliances wrote a letter to the European Commission that News Tank…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Universities, …
• Article # 449130
• Published on 23/07/26 at 12:48
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New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham scraps Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The new UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has scrapped the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in his new cabinet, after becoming the seventh British prime minister in 10 years following the resignation of Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Due to the Labour Party's…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Digital, …
• Article # 448971
• Published on 22/07/26 at 11:19
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European Medicines Agency and EIC strengthen cooperation to help health innovators reach patients

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Innovation Council (EIC) have signed a Letter of Intent to reinforce cooperation in support of Europe’s health innovators. Emer Cooke, Executive Director at the EMA and Momchil Sabev, Director at the European Commission's SMEs Executive…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 448912
• Published on 21/07/26 at 15:53
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French government considers merging research organisations IRD and CNRS

The French government is considering bringing together the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). Valérie Verdier, the CEO of the IRD, wrote a letter to her staff on 08/07/2026, a copy of which News…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 448885
• Published on 21/07/26 at 14:31
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European Commission adopts ERC Work Programme 2027

The European Commission has adopted the European Research Council (ERC) Work Programme 2027, established by the ERC Scientific Council. The Commission adopted the changes on 20/07/2026, relating mainly to eligibility, which the ERC had already announced in April to allow researchers time to…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 448810
• Published on 21/07/26 at 11:39
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Germany's research community urges to bolster resilience amid mounting threats to academic freedom

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has warned that academic freedom and the autonomy of research must be defended against "increasing hostility and attacks," even within Germany. The position paper, authored by a DFG Senate working group and published on 14/07/2026, argues that the…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 448748
• Published on 20/07/26 at 18:02
International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - n°33

US universities oppose proposed federal grant reforms; hundreds of international students are affected by sudden Quebec college closures; Australian universities face new definitions on antisemitism and Islamophobia; Tokyo explores a potential New York University campus. Welcome to the new…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Universities
• Article # 448562
• Published on 17/07/26 at 11:20