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ViewAI programme told to streamline

Dutch artificial intelligence coalition says it will take on board criticism of its governance

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 22-28 May

This week: humanities fellowships, an Amsterdam-based leader for Leru and a centre against cyberattacks

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 15-21 May

This week: academy grants are awarded, science helps society and a climate helpdesk is launched

ViewDutch R&D expenditure expected to surge

More money earmarked for innovation but spending as a proportion of GDP remains too low

ViewRegenerative medicine project eyes socioeconomic benefits

Dutch-Flemish public-private partnership aims to save money for patients and contribute to GDP growth

ViewApplied research institutes need infrastructure windfall, report says

Dutch institutes’ success under threat as spending on facilities falls short

ViewAchieving critical mass in Dutch quantum technology

National Growth Fund money can facilitate a quantum silicon valley, says tech expert

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 8-14 May

This week: quantum encryption research, women’s economic resilience and an expected increase in first-year students

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 1-7 May

This week: blue-sky funding, a defence knowledge-sharing deal and steps towards gender equality at Radboud

ViewDutch researchers work on alternatives to animal testing

Three projects with government backing aim to find alternatives to animal experiments

ViewCouncil calls for a scientific vision for the Netherlands

Incoming government must make better use of scientific expertise in policymaking, says advisory body

ViewResearch council embraces tools to streamline data management

Dutch funder hopes persistent identifiers will simplify funding applications and research evaluation

ViewChemistry group gears up for funding windfall

Dutch consortium could benefit from the National Growth Fund, says its director

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 24-30 April

This week: Advanced Grant success, science communication awards and carbon reduction funding

ViewInstitute for using real-world evidence in healthcare launches

Spinout from Innovative Medicines Initiative will coordinate efforts in areas such as methodology testing

ViewAmsterdam partners launch data exchange centre

Virtual infrastructure will pool information for research and analysis, protecting sensitive data with blockchain technology

ViewKeeping up with the neighbours

Slow innovation makes the Netherlands unattractive to southern partners, warns employers’ organisation policy secretary

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 17-23 April

This week: the return to campus and the resumption of Eindhoven’s gender equality programme

ViewAboard coalition receives €8.8m for Alzheimer’s research

Funding will support work on early detection, interventions and personalised medicine

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 27 March to 16 April

This week: Vici grants, a Delft-Rotterdam alumni initiative and the next antimicrobial resistance programme

ViewFirst 10 projects chosen for National Growth Fund support

Quantum computing, artificial intelligence and health data picked in initial tranche of projects

ViewReport urges rethink to allow embryo creation for science

Dutch committee finds no ethical issues with lifting ban on laboratory-created embryos

ViewRoom to breathe

Dutch universities need more financial liberty, KNAW president Ineke Sluiter tells Erik te Roller

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 20-26 March

This week: rapid tech consortia, right-wing threats and a policy proposal promise

ViewBank calls for huge expansion of National Growth Fund

Next government should invest €4.5 billion a year through R&D and infrastructure fund, says Rabobank

ViewDutch election results bode well for research

Surprise gains by D66 party could prompt government focus on R&D spending and climate science

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 13-19 March

This week: innovation funding, a plea from applied research organisations and a cyberattack in Amsterdam

ViewDutch businesses call for updates to European GM legislation

Restrictions on genetic modification are holding Dutch and EU biotechnology back, report says

ViewElection could bring budget boost for universities

Most Dutch parties favour increased spending but are divided on specialisation and diversity issues

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 6-12 March

This week: NWO recovering after cyberattack, Eindhoven’s equality push resumes and a cybersecurity centre opens