Back from holiday? Catch up on the summer news, week by week

From the programs of presidential candidates to the latest Shanghai ranking results, and the evolving trends in European universities as highlighted by the EUA, the summer has been filled with significant developments in research and education. There have also been numerous key appointments within institutions shaping the future of academia.

The News Tank Academic editorial team has closely followed these stories and curated a antechronological selection of articles for you to read or revisit.

For those returning to work, we wish you a smooth transition back to the office.

The week of 19/08

The week was dominated by US news, with the publication of the programme of candidate Kamala Harris for President of the United States, the resignation of the President of Columbia University and the appointment of the 13^th President of Stanford University.

At European level, the European Commission has launched a call for high-level scientists to support the College of Commissioners.