This week in nations in brief: Astrophysicist is woman scientist of the year; Spain to host unmanned aircraft research centre; DFG holds elections for Parliament of Science; Spain earmarks €300m for research partnerships; Weimar crowned Germany’s international university.
Astrophysicist is woman scientist of the year
The French Ministry for Higher Education and Research has named Anne-Marie Lagrange, an astrophysicist based in Grenoble, as woman scientist of the year. This is the top prize in the Irène Joliot-Curie awards, distributed each year to recognise the achievements of French women in science and technology. Lagrange will receive €40,000 and the two runner-ups will each get €15,000.
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