The UK and the European Commission have struck a long-awaited deal to allow researchers in Britain access to the EU's flagship research program, Horizon. 

"Don't despair" - that was the message from Universities UK chief executive Vivienne Stern to the sector regarding the UK government's further delayed Horizon Europe decision.

New Zealand has joined the EU's flagship research and innovation program as the first association partner that is not geographically close to the continent.

Seven additional alliances are joining the European Universities Network, bringing the total number to 50, each helping to "pave the way" towards a joint European degree.

Some 10 Erasmus+ projects have been launched, in a bid to test new forms of transnational co-operation between HEIs.

European Commission leaders thanked Erasmus+ for its ongoing efforts in promoting international student mobility as the program celebrated its 35th anniversary at an event in Brussels.

The European Commission has released a staff working document to attempt to tackle foreign interference in research and innovation at universities across the continent.

The new Erasmus+ Program, running from 2021-27, will be more digital, inclusive and innovative, as well as greener, the European Commission has said.