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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
© European Union , 2025
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
©  EAIE
EAIE 2026: Higher education sector gathers amid "growing interest in international cooperation"

The European Association for International Education (EAIE) has opened its annual conference with a call to "choose dialogue over avoidance, even when the conversations are difficult". The EAIE 2026 conference takes place in Glasgow (UK) from 08 to 11/09/2026, gathering more than 7,000…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 452933
• Published on 10/09/26 at 09:47
© EC
European Commission intends to increase by €50 bn investment in R&D procurement

The European Commission has presented its European Innovation Act, intending to increase by €50 bn investment in research and development procurement. Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Start-ups and R&I, presented the Commission's proposal for the European Innovation Act and a proposal for…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Deeptech, …
• Article # 452832
• Published on 09/09/26 at 14:37
©  EAIE
EAIE honours UK international education champion and association protecting scholars and academic freedom

The European Association for International Education (EAIE) has awarded its Award for Excellence in Internationalisation to Scholars at Risk and its Award for Vision and Leadership to Steve Smith, the UK Government International Education Champion. The 2026 EAIE Awards were announced during the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Careers, …
• Article # 452884
• Published on 09/09/26 at 12:12
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Jan Palmowski says far-right government in German state could have major ramification for universities

Jan Palmowski, Secretary General of The Guild, has expressed concern and warned of the consequences of the far-right party AfD's victory in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt on 06/09/2026. "My thoughts go out particularly to its minorities, including Jews, immigrants and refugees, because I…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 452740
• Published on 08/09/26 at 14:40
©  Canva
PISA study recorded the lowest average performance levels ever in science, reading and mathematics

The 2025 edition of the PISA study recorded the lowest average performance ever observed across the OECD in three core areas: science, reading, and mathematics. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published the 2025 edition of its Programme for International…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Digital, …
• Article # 452732
• Published on 08/09/26 at 13:31
© Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades
Spain funds salaries of 3,400 PhD-qualified university lecturers for the first time in 2026

The Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities has announced the transfer of around €150 million to the regions to fund the recruitment of assistant lecturers with PhDs at universities. The Ministry agreed on 04/09/2026 to fund, through the autonomous communities, the salaries of…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Universities, …
• Article # 452502
• Published on 08/09/26 at 13:05