ViewItaly news roundup: 14-27 February

The latest news in Italian research policy and funding

ViewOut of the shadows

Playbook talks to Labour’s universities spokeswoman Emma Hardy

ViewUS-China tensions ‘hampering coronavirus response’

But open science is helping to combat the spread of the virus, AAAS meeting hears

ViewUS news roundup: 14-20 February

The latest research and funding policy news from the US

ViewAfrica on high alert as first coronavirus case identified in Egypt

‘Inevitable’ that virus will come to Africa says continent’s disease control agency chief

ViewFrance news roundup: 13-19 February

The latest news in French research policy and funding

ViewSierra Leone scientist remembered for gender activism

A brilliant scientist who fought for the recognition of women in science—this is how Joseph...

ViewAfrican university leaders conference calls for papers

The 5th Conference of Vice Chancellors, Provosts and Deans of Science, Engineering and Technology (COVIDSET...

ViewBotswana to host conference for university leaders

Botswana will host a biennial conference for university leaders in November.

ViewMinisters hail medical device centre

Laurent Wauquiez, France’s higher education minister, and Valérie Pécresse, the budget minister, travelled to Trévoux...

ViewCovidien tops healthcare equipment research ranking

Healthcare company Covidien has been named as the EU’s biggest research investor in healthcare equipment...

ViewHealthcare firm puts €25m into research projects

Covidien plc has agreed to support six research projects in Ireland in an investment worth...

ViewScience heads meeting moved from Nigeria to South Africa

Security concerns have resulted in next month’s meeting of African academic, science and research leaders...