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Young researchers on poorly paid, temporary contracts are propping up an underfunded system, activists say
Historic Parisian building will now be “integrated” into new cancer biology labs
This week: a researcher union opposes ‘payment by results’ and ocean research projects are funded
Research sector wins more than a fifth of funding for public sector adaptation
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This week: social science call criticised, PFAS plan launched, nature-based solutions investigated
Seven-year programme is led by seven projects, with more to follow
This week: a digital roadmap, the threat of art-school closures and more backing for EcoPhyto
Gabriel Attal “devalued academic freedom” through his actions after student occupation, say school leaders
Government’s third major AI announcement in weeks includes funding for fundamental mathematics
This week: allegations at Sciences Po, humanities funding and an Olympic plea
Hearings with farmers and researchers to continue until publication of updated plan in April
Government committee recommends rewriting civil service rules for AI specialists, alongside huge upswing in spending
This week: robotics research, Paris-Saclay is leaderless, biotech leader poised for move to Inserm
Learned society joins fight against research budget reductions
Amiad will house 300 technical and research staff, as well as a dedicated supercomputer
This week: judgment on animal research approvals and Retailleau berates the patriarchy
Pharmaceutical industry pledges commitment to delayed fourth national plan
But ministers provide no detail on future of “paused” pesticide reduction plan
This week: CNRS sets up an Oxford foundation and Mon Master reopens for 2024
Loosening ecological protection will harm farmers rather than help them, researchers say
Government decree slashes 2024 higher education and research budget by €904 million
This week: ANR launches open-data platform, primate lab halts work, Curie Institute takes the lead
Aix-Marseille University model could be adopted elsewhere, CNRS says
Agricultural research agency director warns that children’s futures are at stake
But research agency defends position and insists that ‘multidisciplinary debate continues’
This week: pesticide reduction plan paused, education minister appointed and CNRS gender equality plan published
Seven-year multidisciplinary programme launches, backed by €58 million
This week: immigration bill reaction and musical chairs at the CNRS
Pension reforms will not offset demographic effects, according to government report
French heritage campaigners soften stance against decision after meeting with ministers
Main agencies signal commitment to do more—without adopting specific goals
This week: a spintronics programme, an oceans mission and an India deal
But damage is already done to France’s reputation, say presidents
This week: a campus overhaul, a digital agency nomination and a Strasbourg sustainable development partnership
Cut red tape to make France the leading location for trials, says pharma industry
This week: Macron’s research plans are criticised and a Marie Skłodowska-Curie building decision is debated
French research agency says move is “first step” in switch to using free bibliographic tools