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European Commission study finds open access and legal clarity key to boosting EU R&I

A study by the European Commission analysing the scientific publishing sector and the impact of open access policies has stressed that greater openness and enhanced legal certainty would bring significant benefits to the European research and innovation system. The Commission published on…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Open Science, …
• Article # 440061
• Published on 05/05/26 at 17:07

EU and Japan strengthen research cooperation across AI, quantum, data and emerging digital technologies

The European Union and Japan have agreed to take further steps to strengthen cooperation in regulation, research and industry across data, AI, quantum technologies, semiconductors, digital infrastructure and online platforms. Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 440103
• Published on 05/05/26 at 16:44

EU and Armenia bolster their cooperation in R&I

The European Union and Armenia have expressed their wish to strengthen their collaboration in research and education. During the first Armenia - EU Summit held on 05/05/2026 in Yerevan, the EU and Armenia reiterated "our strong commitment to advancing reforms in areas such as social policy…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 440078
• Published on 05/05/26 at 16:21

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The Guild asks ERA Act to create common understanding of research security

The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities has called for the European Research Area (ERA) Act to establish a shared approach to research security. "The ERA Act should underpin the creation of a common understanding of research security..., rooted in the EU principles of responsible…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , European commission, …
• Article # 440026
• Published on 05/05/26 at 11:01

European Commission transfers Multilateral Dialogue Secretariat to International Science Council

The European Commission and the International Science Council (ISC) have agreed on the transfer of the Secretariat of the Multilateral Dialogue on principles and values for international cooperation in research & innovation to the ISC. On 29/04/2026, the Commission signed a three-year grant…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 439972
• Published on 04/05/26 at 14:49

UK and EU announce start of negotiations on UK participation in European Innovation Council Fund

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, have agreed to commence negotiations on UK participation in the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, including the Scaleup Europe Fund. The announcement was made on 04/05/2026 after a…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 439967
• Published on 04/05/26 at 14:33

Georgi Dimitrov joins Roxana Mînzatu's cabinet as expert for education and skills

Georgi Dimitrov has taken up the post of Member of the Cabinet to the European Commission's Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, Roxana Mînzatu. Dimitrov announced on 01/05/2026 that he would step down from his position as Head of Unit for…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Careers, …
• Article # 439937
• Published on 04/05/26 at 12:31

🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 04/05

Universities UK, EARMA, Cesaer 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 place in Brussels or related…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 439922
• Published on 04/05/26 at 12:00

Erasmus student-led consortium publishes toolkit to improve traineeship experience

A consortium led by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) has published a practical toolkit for European higher-education institutions to help them improve students' Erasmus+ traineeship experience. Published in April 2026, the practical guide is designed to help HEIs support students during the…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, European commission, …
• Article # 439796
• Published on 30/04/26 at 17:47

US university-professor associations call for reform to "counter Trump’s far-right attacks on higher ed"

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) have launched a policy platform ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections "to counter the Trump administration’s far-right extremist attacks on American higher education and secure a strong future for…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , State, …
• Article # 439799
• Published on 30/04/26 at 17:44