ViewEU research ministers to discuss advanced materials
EU research ministers to discuss advanced materials
Member states to choose focus areas for developing research and innovation leadership in the field
ViewTransparency agreements work, animal research group finds
Transparency agreements work, animal research group finds
Signatory institutions are “far better” at providing information on their use of animals for research
ViewData firms back open research declaration
Data firms back open research declaration
Clarivate, Digital Science and Elsevier say they will work with sector on shared goals
ViewSector wants more clarity on ERA priorities
Sector wants more clarity on ERA priorities
University associations call for more focused discussion around which priorities will be taken forwards
ViewFramework Programme 10: Making it simple
Framework Programme 10: Making it simple
For many, the EU’s R&I programme is too complex and unwieldy—can it be untangled?
ViewInterview: Added attraction
Interview: Added attraction
Luciana Vaccaro says researchers have shied away from Switzerland—but Horizon talks could change that
ViewR&D sector welcomes ‘urgently needed’ EU report supporting research freedom
R&D sector welcomes ‘urgently needed’ EU report supporting research freedom
Researchers praise former Italian prime minister’s recommendations but say they require comprehensive action
ViewWhat’s going on in Europe: 12-25 April
What’s going on in Europe: 12-25 April
This week: artificial intelligence, state aid, clean tech and more
ViewLife sciences organisation unveils action plan for assessment reform
Life sciences organisation unveils action plan for assessment reform
EU-Life outlines its responsibilities as a member of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment
ViewEU member states endorse major strategic partnership with Japan
EU member states endorse major strategic partnership with Japan
“First-ever bilateral framework agreement” between the two parties will encourage research collaboration
ViewEngineers ‘need to be more interdisciplinary’, report says
Engineers ‘need to be more interdisciplinary’, report says
Cesaer taskforce calls for a “holistic approach” to engineering education
ViewMinisters to discuss role of AI in education and culture
Ministers to discuss role of AI in education and culture
Member state representatives will debate responsible integration of AI in education at the European level
ViewCherenkov telescope facility moves into new phase
Cherenkov telescope facility moves into new phase
Italian-headquartered observatory reaches “milestone” shift to infrastructure development
ViewCoalition S shifts publishing model focus to equity framework
Coalition S shifts publishing model focus to equity framework
Open-access group stops seeking best model and switches to developing framework for evaluating fairness
ViewEsa to choose among four potential Earth science missions
Esa to choose among four potential Earth science missions
European Space Agency mulling missions on icy regions, solar radiation, the Mediterranean and space weather
ViewMajor report says research should be EU’s ‘fifth freedom’
Major report says research should be EU’s ‘fifth freedom’
Former Italy prime minister Enrico Letta calls for joint digital infrastructure and more researcher mobility
ViewMajor report says research should be EU’s ‘fifth freedom’
Major report says research should be EU’s ‘fifth freedom’
Former Italy prime minister Enrico Letta calls for joint digital infrastructure and more researcher mobility
ViewFunders and universities pledge to use open research information
Funders and universities pledge to use open research information
Barcelona Declaration aims for transformational change around use of publication and grant data
ViewPick for EU SME envoy turns down controversial appointment
Pick for EU SME envoy turns down controversial appointment
MEP Markus Pieper resigns from role before starting, amid concerns over hiring process
ViewEU advised to create institute to promote use of AI in research
EU advised to create institute to promote use of AI in research
Scientific Advice Mechanism also suggests European artificial intelligence science council should distribute funding
ViewPreferences for next period of European Research Area revealed
Preferences for next period of European Research Area revealed
Member states show support for over 20 ERA policy priorities for 2025-27
ViewParliament backs controversial reform of EU medicines rules
Parliament backs controversial reform of EU medicines rules
Institution agrees to seek treatment protection periods that industry has warned will hamper innovation
ViewHopes for China-EU academic exchange
Hopes for China-EU academic exchange
Experts say European pressure could help ease unjust treatment of foreign researchers in China
ViewWhat’s going on in Europe: 22 March to 11 April
What’s going on in Europe: 22 March to 11 April
This week: Cern leadership, science communication, scholarly publishing and more
ViewCompetition chief calls for global deal on ‘trustworthy’ clean tech
Competition chief calls for global deal on ‘trustworthy’ clean tech
Commission vice-president wants G7 to cooperate on regulation and procurement
View‘Complexity of open access risks losing researchers’
‘Complexity of open access risks losing researchers’
Efforts should be made to involve researchers in shift to open-access publishing, study finds
ViewMedical industry has ‘serious concerns’ about tech regulations
Medical industry has ‘serious concerns’ about tech regulations
Groups urge EU to reconsider draft rules for assessing new treatment technologies
ViewScience advice body strongly backs Nature Restoration Law
Science advice body strongly backs Nature Restoration Law
National academies council stands up for law that lacks majority member state support
ViewCommissioners join questioning over choice of SME envoy
Commissioners join questioning over choice of SME envoy
Group echoes MEPs in expressing concern around appointment of Commission president’s fellow party member
ViewScience Europe provides guidance on shaping policy
Science Europe provides guidance on shaping policy
Association says science-for-policy activities should be based on values including transparency