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ViewUniversity leaders ‘encouraged’ by results of women-only hiring

Increase in female professors more than doubled following radical move, university says

ViewProposed Dutch cybersecurity institute rejected

Country’s capacity to research cyber threats is sufficient, says state secretary

ViewA change in circumstances

Dutch R&D spending has ballooned—due to revised calculation methods

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 25 April to 1 May

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

ViewReport urges more inclusive approach to policymaking

Scientific evidence alone ‘is not enough to guide policy on complex societal issues’

ViewPlatform provides overview of startups fighting Covid-19

Initiative aims to connect government, research departments and small businesses in the fight against coronavirus

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 4-24 April

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

ViewDutch research institutes adapt to coronavirus measures

Staff at KNAW centres are looking for ways to keep research ticking along

ViewBig data, small problem

Cancer researcher Judith Boer explains how simple procedures can make data management a breeze

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 28 March to 3 April

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

ViewDutch funders move away from journal impact factor

Revised evaluation protocol puts emphasis on quality of individual publications

ViewSurveys on embryo law deliver mixed results

Government-commissioned research suggests that more public debate is necessary to reach any conclusion

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 21-27 March

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

ViewDrilling centre opens doors with €2m budget

Geo-energy processes could become smarter and cheaper thanks to a facility in Rijswijk

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 14-20 March

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

ViewStriking the right balance

A letter from two cell biologists reignites the debate about funding distribution in the Netherlands

ViewGovernment aims to support faster and cheaper medicines

Minister plans programme to accelerate development of drugs and personalised therapies

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 7-13 March

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

ViewDutch universities coordinate action against coronavirus

Nationwide closure to come into force on Monday, but teaching will continue online

ViewWomen beat men in latest Vici call

‘Unprecedentedly large’ difference in favour of women raises hopes of improved gender balance among professors

ViewBack on track

The DPI, a public-private polymer research platform, is emerging victorious from a difficult transition period

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 29 February to 6 March

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

ViewDutch universities still not prepared for cyberattacks

Science minister says given the diversity of computing needs, sector may never be 100% secure

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 22-28 February

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

ViewFunding for sustainable materials development prolonged

Brightlands Materials Center has been allocated additional public funding

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 15-21 February

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

ViewBusinesses offer 10-point plan for innovation

Industry coalition wants policy changes and increased spending for faster, less fragmented R&D

ViewTough choices

The Dutch government must decide whether it is a facilitator or a director of innovation

ViewCouncil wants ‘national vision for 2050’ to boost Dutch innovation

Overarching plan could unite fragmented research and technology landscape, AWTI says

ViewPhD candidates on scholarships present manifesto for equal pay

Doctoral researchers demand end to experiment that results in ‘detrimental conditions’