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International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr. 21

Canada has streamlined co-op work permit regulations; in the US, a judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot compel colleges to provide race-related data; New Zealand universities state that government subsidies are insufficient to meet student numbers; South Africa and China are…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 438334
• Published on 24/04/26 at 15:00

Science & technology universities call for alliances to go "from project logic to long-term ecosystems"

CESAER, an association of over 50 European science and technology universities, has argued that while European university alliances have moved beyond their initial pilot phases, structural funding barriers and fragmented policy frameworks currently limit their potential to drive European…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Universities, …
• Article # 438994
• Published on 24/04/26 at 14:54

MEPs propose extra support under ECF to accelerate commercial development of EU research results

MEPs in charge of the Parliament's position on the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) have proposed a new instrument to support the commercial development of results of EU-funded research. In their report on the ECF, published on 20/04/2026, Christian Ehler, a German centre-right MEP, and Dan…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Parliament, …
• Article # 438971
• Published on 24/04/26 at 14:06

International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.20

An internal probe at the University of Tokyo has uncovered at least 21 ethics violations; universities across Canada are offering international students additional support as the war in the Middle East continues; a US national survey shows widespread concern over the impact of AI in higher…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 437499
• Published on 24/04/26 at 11:54

Commissioner Zaharieva gives speech supporting European research at MCAA annual conference

Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, Ekaterina Zaharieva, has pointed out that the “European way of doing research” was rooted in openness, excellence, mobility and collaboration. Zaharieva was giving a speech at the 2026 Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) Annual Conference…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 439009
• Published on 23/04/26 at 17:24

EU condemns Belarus' Supreme Court decision to label university as “extremist organisation"

The European Union has condemned the decision of the Supreme Court of Belarus to label the European Humanities University (EHU) as an “extremist organisation”. Lithuania, which has hosted the university since its exile in 2005, has also condemned the court decision. "This ruling is a blatant…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 438858
• Published on 23/04/26 at 16:00

Finnish rectors' conference calls for international leadership in research and education by 2040

The Finnish Universities Rectors' Council (UNIFI) has called for Finland to become internationally high-quality and pioneering in both research and education, and invest in innovative, long-term research. Reacting to the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture's draft vision "From Education…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 438815
• Published on 22/04/26 at 16:54

Fourth EU-Albania Horizon Europe meeting highlights progress toward integration

The fourth meeting of the EU-Albania Horizon Europe Joint Research and Innovation Committee has highlighted Albania’s progress in scientific integration and its path toward EU accession. The European Commission hosted the meeting in Brussels on 09/04/2026, co-chaired by Mina Stareva, deputy…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): European commission, State, Funding, …
• Article # 438580
• Published on 21/04/26 at 11:45

EUA conference 2026: Academics address issue of trust in universities and science in general

Academics speaking at the EUA's annual conference have stressed that universities' activities need to be accessible to bridge the gap with the general population and ensure trust in science. Speaking at a panel at the EUA's annual conference in Istanbul on 16/04/2026 on trust, Maximilian…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , Universities, Communications, …
• Article # 438158
• Published on 21/04/26 at 08:56

🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 20/04

Neth-ER, the European Commission, the Marie Curie Alumni Association 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: …

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 438385
• Published on 20/04/26 at 11:05