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Global survey finds few funders collect information on how researchers consider gender in their work
ViewWorld news roundup: 4-10 June
World news roundup: 4-10 June
This week: Canadian high-risk funding, Japanese vaccination plans and more
ViewISC speaks out against Covid-related attacks on researchers
ISC speaks out against Covid-related attacks on researchers
Scientists “must be free to express legitimate concerns” about research validity, says international group
ViewCape Town declaration to fold fairness into research integrity
Cape Town declaration to fold fairness into research integrity
Equitable partnerships an essential aspect of good research practice, meeting hears
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ViewG7 leaders criticised for ‘missed opportunities’
G7 leaders criticised for ‘missed opportunities’
Welcome Trust and Royal Society “disappointed” by specifics agreed to combat pandemic and biodiversity loss
ViewBiden and Johnson agree ‘strengthened’ science ties
Biden and Johnson agree ‘strengthened’ science ties
Experts say the agreement comes amid rising concerns over China’s growing science and technology prowess
View‘Turning point’ as poorer countries prioritise science
‘Turning point’ as poorer countries prioritise science
Developing countries pushing back on R&D dominance of US and China, Unesco report finds
ViewUS news roundup: 4-10 June
US news roundup: 4-10 June
This week: ‘gain of function’ research, student loan repayments and Czech ties
ViewJabs are best bet for Covid-safe campuses, US government says
Jabs are best bet for Covid-safe campuses, US government says
Department of Education backs vaccinations in disease prevention guidance for universities
ViewDiversity tops agenda for chief US science adviser
Diversity tops agenda for chief US science adviser
Eric Lander acknowledges US science and technology has been “unwelcoming” to underrepresented groups
ViewOpportunity profile: UKRI breaks the ice in Canada
Opportunity profile: UKRI breaks the ice in Canada
Joint UK-Canada call offers rare opportunity to work with Inuit communities hit by climate change
ViewMy winning proposal: Seeing astronomy up close
My winning proposal: Seeing astronomy up close
Enthusiasm and independence are needed to win a postdoctoral fellowship at the European Southern Observatory
ViewSwiss government wants full membership of SKA project
Swiss government wants full membership of SKA project
Government requests funding from parliament for participation in Square Kilometre Array Observatory up to 2030
ViewMission Innovation enters second phase, looking at hydrogen fuels
Mission Innovation enters second phase, looking at hydrogen fuels
Commission also unveils winners of €1 billion Green Deal call
ViewResearch managers consider alliance with ranking agencies
Research managers consider alliance with ranking agencies
Inorms 2021: joining forces could help rectify shortcomings in research evaluation, conference hears
ViewUS news roundup: 28 May to 3 June
US news roundup: 28 May to 3 June
This week: bipartisan R&D acts and the most powerful ever science adviser wins Senate support
ViewFrom the archive: IP addressed
From the archive: IP addressed
Why all researchers need to know the basics of intellectual property
ViewBiden’s full 2022 budget plan confirms aim for science splurge
Biden’s full 2022 budget plan confirms aim for science splurge
President’s first budget boasts 9 per cent boost for civilian R&D, the “biggest on record”
ViewWorld news roundup: 28 May to 3 June
World news roundup: 28 May to 3 June
This week: Russian space collaboration, Japan’s Covax pledge and a dangerous vaccines gap
ViewSquare Kilometre Array leaders approve French membership
Square Kilometre Array leaders approve French membership
France set to become first full non-founding member of global radio astronomy project
ViewMy winning proposal: Where violence is interrogated
My winning proposal: Where violence is interrogated
The specialist funder perfect for pilot studies related to human aggression
ViewEU and Japan agree to boost their research ties
EU and Japan agree to boost their research ties
“Flourishing” partnership will transform to a “green alliance” that includes stronger R&D links
ViewOpportunity profile: Prepping for surgical innovation
Opportunity profile: Prepping for surgical innovation
How Switzerland’s AO Foundation supports the development of tools and services for surgeons
ViewWorld news roundup: 21-27 May
World news roundup: 21-27 May
This week: stem cell research guidance, WHO funding questions and concern over Covid-19 vaccine transparency
ViewGlobal funders align on responsible research assessment
Global funders align on responsible research assessment
No need for more principles—just get on with it, report urges
ViewUS news roundup: 21-27 May
US news roundup: 21-27 May
This week: planetary exploration, trust in medicine, and climate leadership
ViewRiders to National Science Foundation bill ‘risk witch-hunts’
Riders to National Science Foundation bill ‘risk witch-hunts’
Amendments “would likely result in racial profiling and persecution of Chinese Americans”, academic group warns
ViewBiden’s pick for top science adviser passes Senate hurdle
Biden’s pick for top science adviser passes Senate hurdle
Committee chair expresses regret that newly empowered science position was not offered to a woman
View‘Pandemic requires fresh emphasis on research integrity’
‘Pandemic requires fresh emphasis on research integrity’
Inorms 2021: researchers told to pause and reflect on good practice amid Covid-19 pressures
ViewHigher education institutions join forces against cybercrime
Higher education institutions join forces against cybercrime
Global initiative forms to counter rising number of ransomware attacks on universities
ViewUniversity of Oxford to host G7 health ministers
University of Oxford to host G7 health ministers
June meeting announced as chancellor fails to quell concerns over UK medical charities’ R&D funding
ViewOECD urges reform of junior researcher jobs
OECD urges reform of junior researcher jobs
Call for measures to combat “unkind and aggressive working conditions” for researchers on temporary contracts
ViewOpportunity profile: Taking geosciences to new places
Opportunity profile: Taking geosciences to new places
Public engagement grants from the European Geosciences Union encourage creative ways to reach audiences
ViewWorld news roundup: 14-20 May
World news roundup: 14-20 May
This week: Scientists in exile, Mars landing, GM mosquitoes and global Covid-19 labs expand
ViewOpportunity profile: Shifting paradigms in mental health
Opportunity profile: Shifting paradigms in mental health
1907 Research wants early career scientists’ most daring mental health ideas for its Trailblazer Awards
ViewUS news roundup: 14-20 May
US news roundup: 14-20 May
This week: telescope problems, pandemic relief for universities and funding for biofuel R&D
ViewWellcome says its hands are tied on fossil fuels investments
Wellcome says its hands are tied on fossil fuels investments
Funder plans to ditch oil and gas but current investments must continue “for a while”