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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

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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

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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

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🚨 [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

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New Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar vows to win back EU funding by liberating universities

Newly elected Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has said securing frozen EU funds is his government’s top priority, citing a four-point plan to do so, including « liberating Hungarian universities and academic freedom ». The central European country saw a significant decline in its index of…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 437750
• Published on 17/04/26 at 15:55

European Commission sets out steps for a Mediterranean University

The European Commission has published an Action Plan for a Pact for the Mediterranean including steps towards creating a Mediterranean University. The plan, which was presented to representatives of EU member states and countries of the southern Mediterranean on 17/04/2026, aims to strengthen…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 438306
• Published on 17/04/26 at 15:49

Report shows gender equality and academic freedom significantly increase female representation in science

The academic journal Research Policy has published a report demonstrating that gender equality and academic freedom within a country significantly increase female representation across both STEM and non-STEM disciplines. However, the report's authors also found that academic fields that emphasise…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Advocacy groups , State, Universities, …
• Article # 438087
• Published on 17/04/26 at 13:08

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EUA annual conference to explore why value of cooperation is increasingly called into question

The President of the European University Association (EUA), Josep Maria Garrell, has encouraged stakeholders in the higher education sector to investigate the "concerning phenomenon" of the value of cooperation with a range of societal actors is increasingly being called into question, even though…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 438102
• Published on 16/04/26 at 18:09

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UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027 with British Council as national agency

The European Union and the United Kingdom have finalised an agreement to formally bring the UK back into Erasmus+ in 2027, they announced on 15/04/2026. The UK government also designated the British Council, an executive non-departmental public body focusing on international culture and education…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 438046
• Published on 16/04/26 at 10:50

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EP budgets committee backs call to increase Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ budgets for 2028-2034 by 10%

MEPs have backed a report on the EU's 2028-2034 budget, calling for a 10% increase in funding for all policy programmes, including Horizon Europe and Erasmus+, compared to the European Commission's proposals. MEPs on the budgets (BUDG) committee voted on 15/04/2026 by a majority to approve a…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Council, European commission, Parliament, …
• Article # 437951
• Published on 15/04/26 at 15:34

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