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New Hungarian Prime Minister appoints Education and Science ministers after Europe-themed inauguration

The new Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has appointed Judit Lannert, an educational researcher and deputy chief scientific director of the National Institute of Public Education, as Minister for Children and Education, Zoltán Tanács, an IT and management consultant, has been appointed…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 440971
• Published on 13/05/26 at 15:48
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European Commission warns funders about hidden AI prompts in research funding applications

The European Commission has updated its European Research Area (ERA) Living Guidelines on the responsible use of Generative AI in research, in particular, encouraging research funding organisations (RFOs) to be vigilant about instructions deliberately hidden within applications to influence AI…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 441008
• Published on 13/05/26 at 15:01
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EU and Ukraine continue discussions for Ukraine’s future association to Erasmus+

The European Commission and Ukraine are continuing the preparations towards Ukraine's future association to Erasmus+. Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, Roxana Mînzatu, met with the Ukrainian Minister of Education and Science, Oksen Lisovyi…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 440820
• Published on 12/05/26 at 16:17
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Number of students doubled in 20 years globally, mobility tripled but geographical inequalities remain

The number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past two decades and international mobility has tripled over the same period, but serious geographical inequalities remain, according to the first Higher Education Global Trends Report from the United…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 440783
• Published on 12/05/26 at 11:44
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EU ministers back AI training for teachers while keeping educators central to learning

European education ministers have invited their governments to improve teachers’ skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology, whilst insisting that teachers remain at the heart of the learning process. The education ministers approved the Council conclusions on teachers in the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Careers, …
• Article # 440776
• Published on 12/05/26 at 11:10
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EU education ministers reaffirm member states’ oversight powers in Erasmus+ 2028-2034

European education ministers have agreed on their position on the Erasmus+ regulation for 2028-2034, returning powers of scrutiny to the member states. During the Education Council held on 11/05/2026, education ministers adopted their position on the Erasmus+ programme for 2028-2034. It…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 440710
• Published on 11/05/26 at 18:03
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"More students, less money per head": Study shows European universities face common funding crisis

A study from the Policy Institute at King's College London shows that, while the European higher education sector exhibits a variety of financing approaches, universities are largely facing similar difficulties, notably an increase in student numbers while per-capita funding decreases. The…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 440673
• Published on 11/05/26 at 17:32
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🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 11/05

The Council of the European Union, EELISA, EUA, The Guild 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 440643
• Published on 11/05/26 at 15:34
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European Commission establishes committee to renew the ERC Scientific Council

The European Commission has established a committee to oversee the renewal of the European Research Council's (ERC) Scientific Council, its governing body. The Commission announced on 07/05/2026 that Martin Vetterli, Paula Eerola, Heino Falcke, Katerina Harvati, Andres Metspalu and Maria…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 440613
• Published on 11/05/26 at 10:33
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Committee of the Regions calls for Horizon Europe to put regions at the core of EU innovation

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has adopted its position on the next Horizon Europe programme for 2028-2034 (FP10), calling for regions to be recognised as being at the heart of European innovation. Anne Besnier, Vice-President of the Centre-Val de Loire region and rapporteur for…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 440517
• Published on 07/05/26 at 18:27