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Initiative aims to improve “quality and efficiency” of research
ViewScience Europe ‘renews focus’ on research integrity
Science Europe ‘renews focus’ on research integrity
Group of major research funding and performing organisations offers recommendations for “cornerstone” of research
ViewUniversity alliances ‘should be iteratively experimental’
University alliances ‘should be iteratively experimental’
Cesaer says transnational alliances can act as learning laboratories but need programmatic funding from EU
ViewCross-border recognition of qualifications still a problem
Cross-border recognition of qualifications still a problem
Labour mobility between EU countries can be a “long and bureaucratic” process, auditors say
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ViewSwiss funding agency to increase doctoral salaries
Swiss funding agency to increase doctoral salaries
Minimum salaries will increase by 6 per cent in 2026 to ‘maintain attractiveness’ of PhDs
ViewEuropean higher education ‘evolving not transforming’
European higher education ‘evolving not transforming’
EUA report finds university policies shift steadily even while facing global health and geopolitical crises
ViewWhat you need to know about the ERC’s lump-sum pilot
What you need to know about the ERC’s lump-sum pilot
European Research Council seeks to allay fears as Advanced Grants deadline nears
ViewStudents seek bigger role in European Education Area
Students seek bigger role in European Education Area
European Students’ Union wants direct participation embedded in governance structures of EU education initiatives
ViewFrancis Crick Institute announces new director and chief executive
Francis Crick Institute announces new director and chief executive
European Molecular Biology Laboratory leader gets top job at UK biomedical research centre
ViewOpportunity profile: Bringing the skin research community together
Opportunity profile: Bringing the skin research community together
The Leo Foundation launches a Research Networking Grant scheme
ViewYear of elections ‘key for university-government talks’
Year of elections ‘key for university-government talks’
UK and global research-intensive universities call for collaboration amid rising geopolitical tensions and new technologies
ViewEurope funding at a glance: 14-27 June
Europe funding at a glance: 14-27 June
This week: EU investment strategy, medical treatments, Swiss national centres and Cost Actions
ViewEU funding 14 more European Universities Initiative alliances
EU funding 14 more European Universities Initiative alliances
More than 560 institutions are now taking part in initiative supporting cross-border cooperation
ViewUniversities want ‘substantial leap forward’ in cooperation support
Universities want ‘substantial leap forward’ in cooperation support
EUA seeks longer-term funding for transnational cooperation and flexibility for universities to direct its use
ViewSafe haven
Safe haven
The fellowship for harried academics—and political exiles
ViewProject aims to promote European higher education globally
Project aims to promote European higher education globally
Czech government sees “unique opportunity” in contributing to EU-backed initiative
ViewEU science and technology workforce growing steadily
EU science and technology workforce growing steadily
Sector employment is rising—and women are well represented, according to Eurostat
View‘EU must keep up coordinated action on research careers’
‘EU must keep up coordinated action on research careers’
University group says attractive working conditions for researchers are needed to help tackle pressing challenges
ViewEU opens portal to information on research careers
EU opens portal to information on research careers
Commissioner says move could help attract researchers to Europe and facilitate their mobility
ViewProminent MEP slams academic response to Gaza conflict
Prominent MEP slams academic response to Gaza conflict
Christian Ehler criticises university leaders he says are halting research collaborations with Israel
ViewEHEA ‘needs institutional involvement’
EHEA ‘needs institutional involvement’
University representative says European Higher Education Area should focus on implementation
ViewPlan ahead
Plan ahead
Partnerships for EU bids need long-term commitment
ViewEU election: Getting the vote out
EU election: Getting the vote out
The European elections could have big implications for higher education, says the European University Association
ViewCommission sets out work still needed on EHEA
Commission sets out work still needed on EHEA
European Higher Education Area needs more uniform qualification structure and better-defined values, report says
ViewEuropean Higher Education Area ‘lacks implementation’
European Higher Education Area ‘lacks implementation’
European University Association calls for more action from governments ahead of ministerial meeting
View‘More cash needed’ for EU mobility targets
‘More cash needed’ for EU mobility targets
Higher education leaders say European Commission must provide more support for mobility in their sector
View‘EU should consider grants for teaching excellence’
‘EU should consider grants for teaching excellence’
University association advocates funding for “teaching innovation” in response to Commission proposal
ViewEarly starter
Early starter
On beginning an ERC bid before you have really begun
ViewEuropean universities ‘need AI strategies’
European universities ‘need AI strategies’
“Clear leadership” and a “well-defined” strategy are needed on artificial intelligence, says vice-rector
ViewNo winner of EU’s intersectional gender equality award
No winner of EU’s intersectional gender equality award
Commission says lack of winner reflects need for change
ViewBelgian universities look for balance amid Gaza protests
Belgian universities look for balance amid Gaza protests
“We have to let the moderate, reasonable voices have their say,” explains one rector
View‘Strict’ EU education policies hinder exiled Belarusian students
‘Strict’ EU education policies hinder exiled Belarusian students
Student unions call on European education institutions to find alternative methods for enrolment
ViewLeru sets out key messages for next EU leaders
Leru sets out key messages for next EU leaders
University group calls for EU competencies on education, along with 15 other key demands
ViewAt-risk academics ‘need more help’
At-risk academics ‘need more help’
Report author says rise in number of scholars in need of support will likely continue
ViewHope remains for EU-UK youth mobility
Hope remains for EU-UK youth mobility
Prospect of talks knocked back by British political parties, but general election could change mood
ViewCementing synergies
Cementing synergies
Problems and possibilities of multiple funding streams
ViewPilot ‘next-generation metrics’, Leru advises
Pilot ‘next-generation metrics’, Leru advises
League of European Research Universities report author urges escape from “malign influence” of league tables