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Dutch policy institute responds to government proposals on shielding knowledge transfer from outside influence

Group aims to boost innovation by connecting academics to manufacturers, engineers and lobby groups

This week: the government’s resignation, progress on open access and a proposal on research assessment

Extra €300m needed annually for the Netherlands to stay competitive in science, government told
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The Dutch green party says extra R&D funding can hasten the transition to sustainable living

This week: biomanufacturing capacity in Delft, views of the NWO and a Dutch astronomer’s appointment

Dutch R&D policy too focused on technological opportunities and market competitiveness, Rathenau Institute says

The Netherlands must improve knowledge protection, Harry van der Molen tells Erik te Roller

This week: agenda for materials, innovation leader Eindhoven and a platform for cybersecurity

Demands include better coordination and faster development of water electrolysis technology

ChristenUnie MP calls for more support for basic research

This week: gender inequality, advice on patient data and a report on R&D impact

Plans are intended to protect Dutch security, but universities raise concerns about administrative burden

This week: funding for interdisciplinary consortia, opposition to autonomous weapons and support for open science

Spam filters and lack of cooperation hold back attempt to question all Dutch researchers

The rise of women in professorial posts has slowed down, survey shows

Dutch National Growth Fund ready to deliver highly anticipated scheme, Marc Hendrikse tells Ineke Malsch

This week: a winning scale-up, electrolyser recommendations and a startup competition

Dutch contribution to the European Space Agency could be set for €50m increase

Better research practices could lead to less animal testing, says the Rathenau Institute’s Petra Verhoef

This week: a trainee programme for small businesses, digitised collections and an article retraction

Working with China must not result in scientists being restricted, says Erik te Roller

Research integrity board’s report hints at tougher punishment for data manipulation in research

This week: action on undesirable behaviour, support for young scientists and ERC Synergy Grants

This week: Vidi grants, funds for small businesses and success in an EU call

Facility will integrate data science across all faculties and research in ‘uniquely Dutch’ approach

Spending on knowledge guarantees freedom, Dutch MP Jan Paternotte tells Erik te Roller

Academic over-involvement can stifle the growth of innovative companies, Dutch report says

Jargon stifles debate around Dutch research policy, Antal van den Bosch tells Erik te Roller

This week: PhD holders leaving academia, an American takeover and a maritime pressure chamber

Dutch science academy proposes grants of up to €500,000 for every tenured professor

Dutch science funder NWO slammed for low success rates and high levels of bureaucracy

This week: science communication funding, more open-access publications and a vision for future chemistry

Questionnaire for university staff in the Netherlands aims to discover factors influencing good practice

Dutch space agency stunned as plans for EU-Japanese collaboration deemed too expensive

This week: Delft’s police cooperation, bioscience benefits and calls for Covid-19 compensation

Addendum says students in the Netherlands are entitled to a ‘reasonable reward’ for original work