University Updates

Germany’s Faster Work Access for Asylum Seekers Plan Explained
Germany is proposing a significant change to how asylum seekers access the labour market, aiming to allow work permits much earlier in the asylum process. Under current practice, asylum seekers often have to wait six months or more—particularly if they…
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What will the EU’s strategic research shift mean for Japan?
As the European Union prepares its next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10), policymakers are signalling a stronger emphasis on competitiveness, strategic technologies and research security. This evolving direction reflects broader global trends, where research is increasingly linked to…
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European higher education sector jointly proposes amendments to secure the future of Erasmus+
A broad coalition of European higher education stakeholders has put forward a coordinated set of joint amendments to the European Commission’s proposal for the next Erasmus+ programme, highlighting the need to secure and enhance the future of this flagship mobility…
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Open AI and Microsoft join UK’s international coalition to safeguard AI development
An international coalition aimed at ensuring the safe development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems has gained new backing from major technology developers, reinforcing global collaboration in AI governance and research. Two prominent AI developers have committed significant funding to…
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New technology and medicines to combat drug and alcohol addiction
Government action in the UK has brought fresh focus to the use of technology in tackling long-standing public health challenges such as drug and alcohol addiction. A newly announced £20 million funding programme will support innovators developing advanced medical technologies,…
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