ViewPandemic creates ‘double challenge’ for EU R&D missions

Board members ‘overextended’ dealing with Covid-19 but ‘on track’ with cancer goals, says chair

ViewEU travel ban exemption for ‘essential’ researchers

Proposed restrictions on travel into the EU would not apply to those working on Covid-19

ViewHorizon 2020 and Erasmus+ deadlines delayed over Covid-19

EU and national funders adopt ‘flexible’ approach to accommodate coronavirus disruptions

ViewCovid-19 response needs a wider pool of expertise

Social science, humanities—and society—can answer questions that science alone cannot, says Stephen Hughes

ViewTurning to religion

Stricter coronavirus guidance is announced and an Advance HE report highlights student outcomes by faith

ViewREF plans under discussion as Covid-19 pandemic escalates

The REF team is looking at the impact of coronavirus as November submission deadline looms

ViewBrexit ‘means UK less likely to get timely Covid-19 vaccines’

Claim follows concern that the country lacks domestic capacity to make vaccines

ViewUK advisers to share Covid-19 modelling after criticisms

Tougher measures to tackle pandemic announced after some scientists criticised slow government response

ViewMove to Covid-19 digital learning a ‘massive ask’

Jisc urges universities to stick with what they know in unprecedented online teaching challenge

ViewInfrastructures close as Covid-19 forces Europe into lockdown

Major facilities have closed their doors to researchers

ViewHarvard Medical School to ramp down lab research over Covid-19

Researchers told to focus on ‘productive alternatives’, such as writing grant proposals

ViewNZ must follow China’s lead to contain virus, says medic

Otago academic calls for ‘massive, aggressive’ response to Covid-19 as government announces self-isolation measures

ViewUniversities cancel events as Australia bans public gatherings

Government shuts down all non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people

ViewNordic universities tackle ‘extraordinary’ corona situation

Denmark takes the lead in Scandinavia as the virus spreads rapidly

ViewHerd behaviour

How should universities respond to the coronavirus outbreak?

ViewSpending science

The budget provided big bucks for science, but increased immigration charges could deter international researchers

ViewLondon Met shuts research buildings to stem coronavirus

London Metropolitan University is closing all buildings in a week's time

ViewBusiness and individuals’ support sought in Covid-19 fight

New fund seeks cash donations to support research projects as costs rocket

ViewUK-China research commitment to tackle coronavirus pandemic

National funders commit to ‘mobilise, coordinate and align funding’ as well as share research findings

ViewGrady slams ‘unprepared’ universities as virus spreads

UCU leader calls on institutions to close, despite official advice to remain open

ViewEU to offer leeway on grants affected by Covid-19

Researchers affected by the disease outbreak told to inform EU funding bodies

ViewTeaching shutdowns spread alongside Covid-19

More countries ban face-to-face teaching in effort to stem coronavirus pandemic

ViewCSU sponsors gender diversity celebrations in rural town

University wants to send ‘a clear message’ that it is an inclusive and welcoming organisation

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 7-13 March

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

ViewOutbreak

A conference on harassment suggests that openness is the best way to fight hate

ViewWorld news roundup: 6-12 March

The latest news in global research policy and funding

ViewItaly extends research deadlines as Covid-19 takes hold

Research minister Gaetano Manfredi reassures researchers over impact of Covid-19 on their work

ViewDenmark and Ireland shut down university teaching over Covid-19

Blanket closures of educational institutions come into effect this week

ViewUS institutions making isolated efforts to curb coronavirus

Laboratories and federal agencies using local and national advice to minimise transmission

ViewAfrican preprint server creates info hub for coronavirus research

Grassroots contributions sought to trigger collaborations and share insights