International News - Around the World in Higher Education and Research, by News Tank Academic - n°1

Japan takes steps toward joining Horizon Europe; Donald Trump announces nearing deal with Harvard University to pay $500M; in the UK, the Prime Minister announces new goal for under-25s in higher education or apprenticeships; Morocco halts youth protests calling for better health and education services...

Welcome to the first edition of News Tank Academic's roundup of international news. Every week, we will bring you a selection of some of the most important developments in higher education from around the world.

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Japan takes steps toward joining Horizon Europe

Japan is nearing a deal to join the EU European Union ’s €93.5 Bn Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, following recent talks with EU research commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva. If successful, Japan would become the largest non-EU country associated with the scheme after Canada, South Korea and New Zealand.

Although formal negotiations only began in November 2024, recent meetings and statements suggest extensive progress. However, Horizon Europe ends in 2028, and its successor…