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The Trump administration vs. academic freedom, higher education and research in 2026

US President Donald Trump has spent much of the beginning of his second year in office reshaping higher education and research policy, with far-reaching implications for academic freedom. The Trump administration sought $1 billion (€0.85bn) "in damages" from Harvard University over accusations…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 450327
• Published on 04/09/26 at 12:00
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Countries and institutions advocating for their budgets in 2026 amid an "underlying funding crisis"

The beginning of 2026 has been marked by countries and institutions fighting to maintain or increase budgets for higher education and research, as many states face economic difficulties and the need for reprioritisation amid geopolitical tensions. A study by the Policy Institute at King's…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 450603
• Published on 03/09/26 at 17:30
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German science and industry organisations issue warning on academic freedom ahead of state elections

Twenty-three German science, academic and industrial organisations have published a joint declaration ahead of upcoming state elections, warning that academic freedom is increasingly under threat from anti-democratic forces. They argue this directly endangers the nation's democratic resilience…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Companies, …
• Article # 452132
• Published on 02/09/26 at 18:11
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2026 negotiations and agreements: the UK's path to rejoining Erasmus+ in 2027

The past months have seen major negotiations and agreements between the United Kingdom and the European Union to prepare for the UK's return to the EU mobility programme, Erasmus+, in 2027. The UK left Erasmus+ in 2020 after Brexit, but agreed to work towards rejoining the programme at the 2025…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, European commission, …
• Article # 450584
• Published on 02/09/26 at 17:30
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EU Member States: R&D expenditure as a share of GDP

News Tank Academic presents the evolution of domestic R&D expenditure as a share of GDP in EU Member States since 2012. In the EU, the target of achieving 3% of GDP in R&D investment has been in place for many years. It has its roots in the EU’s Lisbon Strategy, launched in 2000 alongside the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): State, Funding, Policy, …
• Article # 452015
• Published on 02/09/26 at 13:18
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How political decisions impacted academic freedom and higher education's autonomy in Europe in 2026

The first half of 2026 has been marked by political decisions affecting academic freedom and the autonomy of higher education institutions in several European countries. In Belarus, authorities carried out a countrywide intimidation campaign against former and current students of the European…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 450201
• Published on 01/09/26 at 18:06
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UK and Ukraine sign new AI partnership to develop "new military capabilities and future technology"

The UK and Ukraine have signed a new AI partnership, with the UK becoming the first international partner to access Ukraine’s Avengers AI Labs, allowing the two countries to accelerate the development of AI tools for military purposes. The deal was signed on 24/08/2026 by Ukrainian President…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Deeptech, …
• Article # 451767
• Published on 01/09/26 at 17:00
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Canada announces the recruitment of 64 new international researchers, mainly from the US

Canada has brought in 64 professors to lead scientific research at universities across the country, a majority of whom are from the US, providing them with millions of dollars through a new research fund. Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced on 27/08/2026 that the government was…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, State, Careers, …
• Article # 451791
• Published on 01/09/26 at 16:24
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EU's higher education and research agenda: what to expect in 2026-2027

The 2026-2027 academic year should bring many turning points in EU policy on research, higher education and innovation. Several proposals that the Commission has been preparing for months will be presented, whilst others, which have been under discussion for a year, are expected to enter a more…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Companies, …
• Article # 450476
• Published on 01/09/26 at 11:18
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Russia top 50 universities are reportedly recruiting students for the army

Nearly all of Russia’s top 50 universities have begun recruiting students to sign military contracts, according to the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta Europe. The Russian media reported on 25/08/2026 that 47 of Russia’s 50 top-ranked universities are recruiting students to sign…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 451780
• Published on 31/08/26 at 16:32