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ViewMerkel calls for better translation of research into technology

Germany will fall behind competitors if innovation and marketisation system is not improved, says chancellor

ViewGermany news roundup: 19-25 May

This week: copyright changes, Covid-19 testing at universities and short-term contract reform

ViewGerman family minister resigns after plagiarism allegations

Franziska Giffey’s move comes ahead of results of ongoing investigation by Berlin university

ViewSurvey questions value of pandemic policy advice

German universities did more consulting during Covid-19, but with little impact, funders say

ViewCourt ruling could amend Germany’s science copyright

Transparency group was right to post BfR assessment on glyphosate safety, Cologne judgment confirms

ViewGermany news roundup: 12-18 May

This week: Excellence funding push, Covid-19 vaccinations at universities and windfall for drugs research

ViewUK R&D ‘less concentrated than Germany or US’

Amid levelling-up discussion, report argues concentration of funding in UK is not unusual

ViewFunder issues policy hints for next German government

DFG publishes set of recommendations in anticipation of leadership change in September

ViewResearchers urge action on bias against female leaders

Study of anonymous complaints in German academia suggest problematic expectations of women still rife

ViewGermany news roundup: 5-11 May

This week: chancellor office minister's PhD investigation, infection law changes and high-performance computing funding

ViewWHO aims for ‘transformation’ with launch of pandemic data hub

Governments’ willingness to share data will determine initiative’s success, say leaders

ViewMunich universities team up for competitiveness

Forum is tasked with developing joint research, while Max Planck institute merger boosts life sciences

ViewExcellence Initiative exacerbated inequality, study finds

Scheme boosted richest universities, while those that needed funding the most lost out

ViewGermany news roundup: 28 April to 4 May

This week: advanced studies institutes review, tech scepticism among German women and ERC grant success

ViewScience ministers criticise German infection law

Opposition to new law grows as government turns blind eye to concerns from academia

ViewGermany news roundup: 21-27 April

This week: data infrastructure goes online, Nuremberg tech university launch and €780 million value programme

ViewTech advisers push for mission-oriented research

Landmark Hightech Forum report sets out future of Germany’s sustainability and innovation activities

ViewPlanned infection law draws rectors’ ire

Draft bill that equates universities with schools misunderstands needs of students, they say

ViewDAAD starts scholarship for students under threat

Grants will help those in danger at home finish their studies and research in Germany

ViewGermany news roundup: 14-20 April

This week: Max Planck Schools success, global south centres and surge in student stress

ViewDFG outlines rules to support young researchers

Better career prospects and pay top list of principles proposed by biggest German funder

ViewGermany news round-up: 31 March to 13 April

This week: education budget boost, new name for virology institute and Trier pauses China institute

ViewHistorians ‘relieved’ as Prussian prince offers talks on libel cases

Hohenzollern house wants dialogue after suing scientists investigating family ties to Nazi past

ViewScience academies launch their agenda for G7 summit

Royal Society and partners urge action on health data, biodiversity and reducing greenhouse gases

ViewDFG extends Covid-19 relief

Funder says plan builds on well-received earlier extensions, but situation for many projects remains tense

ViewGroup issues guidance on equal opportunities in academia

Bukof recommends quotas and urges universities to be transparent over pay

ViewGermany news roundup: 24-30 March

This week: university spending boost, a bid for more collaboration and DFG funding announcements

ViewDAAD sets out post-Brexit strategy

Exchange service demands suitable regulation on student exchange and academic cooperation

ViewUniversities demand clear lockdown exit strategy

Anger from associations as schools and shops open despite slow vaccine progress

ViewGermany news roundup: 17-23 March

This week: slow progress on contracts, election preparations and funds for University Alliance Ruhr