Politics: archives (page 8/132)

Filter by domain

Filter by year

©  @christopher atwood

European leaders condemn Russian drone strike on Science Academy of Ukraine

Leaders from the European Commission and heads of European countries have condemned a Russian drone attack on the Science Academy of Ukraine that killed one civilian. The Russian army sent a drone into the headquarters of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU) on 28/09/2026, which…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Research Performing Organisation (RPO), State, …
• Article # 455173
• Published on
© Renaissance Fusion

European Commission announces winners of the  Symposium on Fusion Technology Innovation Prize

The European Commission has announced the winners of the 2026 edition of the Symposium on Fusion Technology (SOFT) Innovation Prize. The Commission awarded €50,000 to the ‘Renaissance Fusion’ start-up in France for its Lasermag project, originating from R&I, on 22/09/2026. The EU…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Companies, European commission, Research and Technology Organisations (RTO) , …
• Article # 455094
• Published on

Irish Universities Association asks government to address funding deficit with €190m increase per year

The Irish Universities Association (IUA) calls for "adequate funding" to guarantee "universities' central contribution to Ireland’s economic success and democratic resilience". The association published a statement on 20/09/2026, ahead of the 2027 budget discussions, asking the government to…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 455108
• Published on
©  D.R.

Trump strategic reconfiguration of US academia and science

During Donald Trump's second administration, the US government initiated an unprecedented overhaul of US higher education and scientific research institutions. Moving far beyond traditional debates over discretionary spending and administrative rule-making, the administration deployed…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 454734
• Published on
©  Getty Images

🚨 [Agenda] HEI conferences and events in Europe from 28/09

The European Parliament, the European Commission, and other organisations are hosting several events 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…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 455009
• Published on
© CAU

European Commission awards €64,500 to young scientists

The European Commission has announced the winners of the 2026 EU Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS). The 37th EUCYS came to a close on 27/09/2026 in Kiel, Germany, with the announcement of the winners. The winning projects shared a total prize fund of €64,500. The EUCYS 2026 awarded first…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, State, …
• Article # 455048
• Published on
©  D.R.

Report highlights institutional imbalance in Erasmus+ governance

A report has stated that there was an institutional imbalance in the governance of the Erasmus+ programme. Published on 23/09/2026, a European University Foundation (EUF) policy note, “Strengthening Monitoring, Parliamentary Oversight and Stakeholder Inclusion in the Implementation of the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Parliament, …
• Article # 454791
• Published on
© Pexels

International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - Nr.40

The US Education Department redirects $235 million (€207m) in minority-serving institutions funding to historically Black colleges and universities and tribal colleges; Australia tightens restrictions on dependants amid wider questions over student migration; and international students continue to…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, State, …
• Article # 454805
• Published on
©      The Guild

Green transition and the EU’s long-term competitiveness "go hand in hand", The Guild says

The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities has published a statement calling for investment in sustainability and climate research to "go hand in hand" with the EU's growing focus on competitiveness, resilience and economic security. In a statement published on 24/09/2026, the…
Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Funding, …
• Article # 454710
• Published on
©  Pixabay

Heads of 271 universities call on the EU's next MFF to explicitly recognise the role of alliances

A total of 271 higher education institutions from 30 European countries have published a joint statement calling for "an explicit recognition of European University Alliances as pillars of Europe’s competitiveness, sovereignty and skills". Published on 21/09/2026 and coordinated by the alliance…
Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 454648
• Published on