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2026 Index sees "significant decline" in academic freedom in 50 countries over the last decade

A study on academic freedom reveals that it has significantly declined in 50 countries and territories between 2015 and 2025. The 2026 update of the Index of Academic Freedom, published on 17/03/2026 by the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, and the V-Dem Institute…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), Universities, …
• Article # 434917
• Published on 20/03/26 at 18:15
©  D.R.
Worrying declines in academic freedom in Western Europe and the US could get worse, researcher warns

A leading researcher on academic freedom has warned that the independence of educational institutions could decline further because of the political situation. Angelo Vito Panaro, a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Political Science at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany, said that the…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Research and Technology Organisations (RTO) , …
• Article # 434775
• Published on 20/03/26 at 18:00
©  D.R.
European Court of Auditors says slow deployment of the Innovation Fund holds back its potential

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has shown that the slow deployment of the Innovation Fund is holding back its potential. João Leão, the ECA Member in charge of the audit on the Innovation Fund, said on 19/03/2026, the day of the report's publication, that the fund "has strong potential to…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 434947
• Published on 20/03/26 at 17:20
©  D.R.
International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.16

International students “worried and concerned” as they navigate the Middle East conflict; Cuban university students stage rare protest amid energy and internet shortages; Ontario students demonstrate against cuts to financial aid; Türkiye aligns universities with the COP31 agenda, Japan eases cap…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Universities, …
• Article # 434088
• Published on 20/03/26 at 17:10
Finnish rectors call on "long-term public R&D funding" for doctorates to align with national strategy

The Finnish Universities Rectors' Council (UNIFI) has said that Finland will need thousands of new doctorates in the coming years to achieve its national research, development and innovation (RDI) goals. "Sustainable growth in the number of degrees and maintenance of the high quality of…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Research Performing Organisation (RPO), …
• Article # 434913
• Published on 20/03/26 at 17:08
©  Alexandros MICHAILIDIS
EU leaders promise to approve 'EU Inc.' 28th company law regime by end of 2026

EU leaders have agreed to approve a 28th company-law regime to help innovative companies take advantage of the single market by the end of 2026. At the meeting of the European Council in Brussels on 19/03/2026, the heads of state or government of the 27 EU members approved a conclusion stating…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, Council, …
• Article # 434802
• Published on 20/03/26 at 10:24
©  Lukáš Lehotský
EU invests €330 million in fusion energy, nuclear technology and research

The European Commission has adopted the work programme for the 2026 and 2027 Euratom Research and Training Programme, which allocates €330 million to the advancement of nuclear research, innovation and training, A primary objective of the work programme, which was adopted on 19/03/2026, is the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Funding, …
• Article # 434761
• Published on 19/03/26 at 18:26
Commission proposal for 28th company law regime gets mixed reception

The European Commission has presented its proposal for a 28th company law regime to help innovative companies launch more quickly and avoid the obstacles and bureaucracy of dealing with 27 separate national regimes. Announcing the proposal on 18/03/2026, European Commission President Ursula von…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Companies, Council, …
• Article # 434626
• Published on 19/03/26 at 11:13
• Updated on19/03/26 at 17:16
©  D.R.
Cyprus' EU Presidency commits to supporting teachers amid AI changes in education

The Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU said that teachers and trainers were its priority, as they need support, particularly in light of the changes brought about by artificial intelligence in education. Speaking to the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) on…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, Erasmus+, …
• Article # 434550
• Published on 18/03/26 at 17:33
© EEAS
Rectors from six EU countries call for stronger safeguards on human rights in Horizon Europe 2028-2034

University rectors from France, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, Austria and Belgium have called for stronger safeguards on human rights in the next Horizon Europe research programme for 2028-2034 (FP10). On 16/03/2026, two rectors' conferences from the French- and Dutch-speaking parts of…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Horizon Europe - FP 10, …
• Article # 434558
• Published on 18/03/26 at 16:51