STUDY IN EUROPE

Horizon Europe’s Horizontal Actions 2027: Extra funding for nature, innovation and competitiveness
The European Commission has allocated an additional €500 million to Horizon Europe through the end of 2027, supporting new research initiatives focused on biodiversity, sustainability and innovation. The European Research Executive Agency will manage new funding calls addressing issues such as the effects of environmental pollutants on biodiversity, wildlife trafficking, invasive species and nature restoration. The initiatives aim to strengthen Europe's environmental resilience while supporting sustainable economic development.The programme will also support research projects that translate scientific discoveries into practical…
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UK government and UKRI invest £54m to tackle biosecurity threats
The UK government and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) are investing more than £54 million in 18 research and innovation projects to address threats to human, animal and plant health. The projects focus on preparing for future disease outbreaks, tackling antimicrobial resistance and developing next-generation animal vaccines. Researchers will also investigate how diseases emerge and spread, improve epidemic risk assessment and explore ways to protect ecosystems from biological threats.The research brings together expertise from biology, public health, artificial intelligence, environmental…
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Seven European universities launch the European Master in Neurotechnology
Seven European universities from the NeurotechEU alliance have developed a joint European Master in Neurotechnology, scheduled to launch in the 2027–28 academic year. The two-year programme, taught in English, will bring together neuroscience, medicine, engineering, data science and computing. Participating institutions are based in the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Türkiye, Romania, France and Iceland, offering students an international learning experience that combines academic mobility with research and innovation. The programme will explore brain systems, clinical applications, technology and computation, with students…
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Erasmus+ applicants: coming to the UK
The UK Home Office has published guidance explaining the immigration permission that Erasmus+ participants may need when travelling to the UK for study, work experience, training, placements or exchange activities. The appropriate route depends on the purpose and duration of the visit, the participant’s age and whether they are travelling as a learner, staff member or youth participant. Depending on the activity, options may include a Student visa, a Government Authorised Exchange visa or permission as a Standard Visitor. For…
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Australia’s student visa restrictions take effect, curbing dependants and onshore applications
Australia introduced new Student visa rules effective October 2, 2026, changing who can apply for a Student visa while in Australia and whether family members can accompany international students. Most Student visa applicants can no longer include partners or dependent children, with limited exemptions including PhD students, certain government-sponsored students and nationals of ASEAN and Pacific countries. The option for family members to apply later as “subsequent entrants” has also been removed. The changes also restrict onshore Student visa applications…
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