European higher education policy
Russell Group and German U15 urge EU leaders to ensure the next research framework is open to all ‘trusted partners’
UK again claims top spot in highly competitive scheme, with big increase in interest from US researchers after relocation funding announced
Achieving bold attainment goal requires country to overcome fears about ‘over-education’ and provide the right resources, say university leaders
Gaps in understanding between universities and their external partners leave students in a ‘vulnerable position’, report finds
The central goal should be simple: seamless student movement without obstacles regarding the recognition of courses, says Gregor Majdič
University groups say plans to reduce funding for flagship research programme an ‘astonishing act of political incoherence’
Latest effort to lure leading scholars to Europe comes as concerns grow over political oversight of research in the US
Initiative to create more than 800 PhDs and involve several leading universities but academics concerned about country neglecting blue-sky research
Academics welcome coalition’s commitment to expanding STEM places, but warn hard-hit humanities subjects have been ‘hardly’ mentioned
Country’s efforts to satisfy EU demands on academic freedom need to go beyond legal changes, experts say
Success of new legislation aimed at curbing poor-quality education will depend on whether institutions lose access to public funds, experts say
Ursula von der Leyen and Peter Magyar hail ‘great progress’ as leaders agree to unlock EU funds after Orbán defeat
New rules mandating higher tuition fees for non-EU students have sparked debate on whether France’s universities have abandoned their egalitarian principles and may soon charge far heftier fees for all, writes Seher Asaf
Findings strengthen case that UK should agree early access to next framework programme as soon as possible, say v-cs
Istanbul Bilgi University handed reprieve after authorities abandon attempts to close it over concerns about parent company
Former commission head discusses competitiveness focus of ‘revolutionary’ Horizon programme, why Europe has to increase spending on defence research and the need for more scientific expertise in policymaking
If controversial referendum passes, country’s participation in Horizon Europe would again be at risk, fears umbrella group president
Research-intensive universities in associated countries say delays would risk collaboration in ‘strategically important’ science
Universities should be able to continue working with one another even when governments fall out, according to the president of body that represents 900 institutions
Institutions on the continent much more susceptible to government interference owing to reliance on state funding, report warns
Council exempts four grant schemes from controversial changes following concerns that plan would ‘discourage bold ideas’
Informal applications of AI, such as academics using tools to grade student work, could potentially fall foul of wide-ranging legislation, policy expert warns
Recent police raids underline that Ukraine’s longstanding culture of embezzlement appears to be bombproof, says Ararat Osipian
Péter Magyar is likely to end the funding of foreign influence operations – but ideological control at home will be harder to overcome, says Liviu Matei
EU focus on fields most closely linked to economic gains a ‘growing threat’ to other disciplines, leaders fear
Trust in science not in crisis, researchers say, but those speaking out on politically contested issues ‘vulnerable’
After Péter Magyar’s landslide election victory, we discuss why it might not be easy for him to restore independence and academic freedom to Hungarian higher education
Organisation to resume role as national agency for study abroad programme after Capita handed oversight of Turing Scheme
Calls to ditch AI because it is destroying students’ analytical skills ignore institutions’ questionable record at developing complex reasoning, says Ian Richardson
New vision for higher education in Hungary needed after defeat of populist leader, says head of Central European University
With polls predicting defeat for Viktor Orbán in Sunday’s elections there are hopes that controversial governance reforms – copied by Donald Trump and other populist politicians – will be abolished. Yet not all scholars are convinced that reversing a decade of contested legislation criticised for restricting academic freedom would be straightforward, says Seher Asaf
Female early career scholars found to be ‘largely absent’ from higher-level governance structures in many European countries
Universities set to miss out on promised funding after EU fraud office finds ‘irregularities’ at body that supports HE-business collaborations
Decades-old programmes among those being lost under new system that prioritises each institution’s traditional strengths
Countries representing a quarter of bloc’s population receive just one in 20 grants, finds new report
Early data from Germany, France and elsewhere show rising interest from international researchers but experts warn that a lack of career progression could hamper efforts
Drop in institutional autonomy of 50 per cent since 2015 means country is now only rated as ‘moderate’ by experts
Two draft parliamentary reports seek to protect independence of key bodies but universities say more clarity is needed on directionality and defence research
France’s 75 public universities are all running a deficit this year, as researchers warn budget cuts put science at risk
As proposals for the future Horizon Europe are scrutinised by the European Parliament, we discuss likely changes to the seven-year funding programme and whether it can support a coalition of like-minded powers amid the current geopolitical upheaval
Commission ambitions diverge from major issues universities face, leading sector figures tell parliament event
Universities launch new programmes to train engineers after coming under pressure to better meet continent’s skills needs
Generation raised in digital-first classrooms questioning importance of books, academics say, but others believe issue has been overblown
Universities want ‘clear division’ between FP10 and competitiveness fund to protect frontier research
Country to vote whether to restrict immigration if numbers continue to grow, potentially affecting international students and researchers
Government mandates restricting which disciplines universities can offer jeopardises internationally recognised courses, says worst-affected institution
New measures only offer temporary relief as state resources fail to keep pace with rising student numbers and increased costs, say leaders
Academics counting cost of Donald Trump’s threats to take over the territory say ‘the damage is done’ and impact on research will linger for years
Only 9.6 per cent of applicants awarded coveted Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions fellowships, with many postdoctoral researchers saying the programme has become too competitive
Grande école embarks on biggest redevelopment for more than 50 years amid changing enrolment patterns and disruptions to traditional teaching models
After years of turbulence in the higher education sector, Dutch universities say the incoming government marks ‘change of direction’
A globally open Horizon Europe could play a key role in realising Mark Carney’s vision of an alliance of middle powers, says Jan Palmowski
Queen’s University Belfast to drop name of US senator George Mitchell from its peace centre, and remove bust from campus
Borderless market for research across the EU seen as ‘major opportunity’ but key groups fear ‘overly restrictive measures’
Former department store transformed into an institution focused on climate, energy, digitalisation and security
International partners step up offers of help as editors battle power cuts, brain drain and ongoing uncertainties of conflict to keep research publishing alive
Enrolments up as universities find ways to connect with country’s huge diaspora, but deputy minister fears many students and academics who have been out of the country for so long unlikely to ever return
Quarter of institutions admit they don’t know if PhD candidates are working with AI, while only a small proportion say they are coming up with guidelines on its use
Big cut in enrolments seen as way of modernising country’s universities but some warn further changes are needed to stop students lingering for years
Current proposals would limit access to studying abroad and prevent creation of new scholarships in priority fields, European universities have warned
