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Universities face increasing polarisation but "have a major role to play in the defence of democracy"

The European University Association (EUA) hosted a webinar on 20/01/2026, titled "Universities and democracy in times of polarisation", that explored the impact of societal and political polarisation on universities in Europe. They discussed practical challenges universities, their leaders and…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , State, Universities, …
• Article # 427259
• Published on 21/01/26 at 17:40
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EU strategy to fight racism focuses on education and research

The European Commission has presented its anti-racism strategy, an important part of which is based on promoting anti-racism education and research at national level. Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, presented on 20/01/2026 an Anti-Racism Strategy for…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 427283
• Published on 21/01/26 at 14:56
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UK unveils international education strategy: a "diplomacy-led" path to £40bn in education exports

The UK government has unveiled its new International Education Strategy, titled "Excellence in Education, Partnerships for Growth," marking a significant shift toward a more integrated, diplomacy-led approach to global engagement. One of the goals of this new strategy, which was unveiled on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Funding, …
• Article # 427085
• Published on 20/01/26 at 17:02
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European Parliament approves report calling for "28th regime" to benefit innovative companies

The European Parliament has backed a report calling for a single legislative regime across the EU for innovative companies that would allow them to set up in 48 hours. The report, drafted by German centre-left MEP René Repasi, is designed to influence the European Commission's thinking on a…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 427068
• Published on 20/01/26 at 15:41
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UK universities say they will take advantage of opportunities of AI while recognising risks

Ten Vice-Chancellors of British universities stated on 15/01/2026 that the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in science presented a major opportunity, accompanied by certain risks that necessitated "concerted action in the coming years to position the UK as a beneficiary of the change to…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 426925
• Published on 19/01/26 at 17:40
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Mario Draghi awarded 2026 Charlemagne Prize for report on developing EU's political and economic strength

Mario Draghi has been awarded the 2026 International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen for his "decisive and formative contribution to the debate on the Union's further development into an effective political and economic community that can assert its values in a changing world". The Board of…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Careers, Funding, …
• Article # 426912
• Published on 19/01/26 at 14:25
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🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 19/01

The European Parliament, the European University Association, UNIMED, along with 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 426899
• Published on 19/01/26 at 13:38
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2025 "Year of catastrophe" for US higher education as censorship reaches unprecedented heights

The last twelve months have been a "year of catastrophe" for freedom of speech at colleges and universities in the US, according to a report released by PEN America, a non-profit organisation advocating for free expression. The report, titled "America’s Censored Campuses 2025: Expanding the Web…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 426787
• Published on 16/01/26 at 17:33
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MEP warns of dangers that rules for research for dual-use goods will distort EU's priorities

The MEP drafting the Parliament's opinion on the Horizon Europe programme for 2028-2034 has warned that the EU's current focus on defence could distort research activities, especially if military research rules were applied to civilian projects. René Repasi, a German centre-left MEP, speaking…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 426766
• Published on 16/01/26 at 17:22
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Leading research voices call for separate EU regulation on academic freedom

Stakeholders from the research sector, including a leading MEP and head of a major university association, have called for specific EU legal protection of academic freedom. During a debate on academic freedom held at the European Parliament on 13/01/2026, Kurt Deketelaere, Secretary General of…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 426697
• Published on 16/01/26 at 17:07