Higher Education Governance: Turkey ordered the closure of Istanbul Bilgi University via a presidential decree, with critics saying the move contradicts recent quality accreditation checks and raises fears of renewed pressure on private universities. AI & Skills for Work: A GMAC survey of 600+ corporate recruiters across 39 countries finds AI/data skills are rising fast for business school hires, but communication, problem-solving and adaptability still decide who thrives. Student Mobility & Learning Disruption: Europe’s heatwave is hitting travel and study plans hard, with interrailing students reporting cancelled trains, stalled journeys and unsafe conditions in overcrowded, poorly cooled hostels and carriages. Climate & Health: New reporting says Europe’s extreme heat is becoming more frequent and deadly, with transport and power systems strained and excess deaths mounting—an urgent backdrop for schools and public services. EU Tech Infrastructure: Ireland launched a €10m “AI Factory” antenna to give Irish researchers and public bodies access to Europe’s AI factories and high-performance computing. Education Policy & Access: France’s record heat and UK heat alerts underline the growing need for school and health planning for extreme weather. EU Politics & Security: A report says spyware linked to Pegasus was used against an MEP investigating Pegasus abuses, keeping pressure on EU oversight and digital rights. Community Learning & Repurposed Spaces: Serbia plans to reuse EXPO prefabricated facilities for gyms and schools, and parts of Belgrade Fair for cultural venues—showing how education infrastructure can follow major events.