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Study finds academic freedom in EU laws is currently “open to interpretation” by member states
ViewLocal politicians call for university support to avoid brain drain
Local politicians call for university support to avoid brain drain
EU regional representatives say alliances involving universities could help shape worker retention policies
ViewEU moves to bolster R&D and education ties with Americas
EU moves to bolster R&D and education ties with Americas
Politicians visit US and Latin America to discuss improving student mobility and cooperation in science
ViewUS ‘wants friendly competition’ with EU on clean technologies
US ‘wants friendly competition’ with EU on clean technologies
Director of Congressional coalition seeks cooperation on climate R&D but says competition is also “vital”
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ViewUniversities endorse space defence plans
Universities endorse space defence plans
Coordination of space-related EU funding sources has “strong potential”, say Leru and Cesaer
ViewWhat’s going on in Europe: 10-23 March
What’s going on in Europe: 10-23 March
This week: New Zealand contribution, gender awards, GMO regulation and more
ViewNo repositories found to live up to EU ideals
No repositories found to live up to EU ideals
European Research Council calls for guidance after study finds “surprisingly low” compliance with EU requirements
ViewEU could seek to ‘step up’ support for non-profit publishing
EU could seek to ‘step up’ support for non-profit publishing
Latest presidency text complains that some academic-publishing models decrease the funding available for research
ViewCommission requests feedback on clean-tech proposals
Commission requests feedback on clean-tech proposals
Views on Net Zero Industry Act submitted by May will “feed into the legislative debate”
View€132m work programme adopted for Euratom
€132m work programme adopted for Euratom
Materials testing facility in Spain among initiatives funded by EU nuclear research programme
ViewEU regulation delaying clinical trials, claims pharma group
EU regulation delaying clinical trials, claims pharma group
“Unintended consequences” of diagnostics rules could lead to trials going abroad, group warns
ViewEU plans clean-tech academies and more effort on R&D spending
EU plans clean-tech academies and more effort on R&D spending
Plethora of Commission proposals seeks to strengthen EU industry amid increased global competition
ViewProposed EU AI rules could affect university datasets, warns expert
Proposed EU AI rules could affect university datasets, warns expert
Legislators reportedly debating regulation of generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT and research exemptions
ViewPlan S sets up advisory group for journal comparison platform
Plan S sets up advisory group for journal comparison platform
Open-access initiative appoints panel to further develop its service for comparing journals’ prices
ViewMedical societies urge swift revision of EU chemical laws
Medical societies urge swift revision of EU chemical laws
Some hormone-disrupting chemicals are causing “widespread” health effects, groups claim
ViewStudy calls for EU right to research copyrighted material
Study calls for EU right to research copyrighted material
Researchers report difficulty accessing materials and sharing their data
ViewUK participation in European fusion projects breaking down
UK participation in European fusion projects breaking down
Scientists across the country frozen out of Euratom fusion energy collaborations on the continent
ViewInnovation ‘most important part’ of forthcoming EU pharma strategy
Innovation ‘most important part’ of forthcoming EU pharma strategy
Health commissioner promises “strong incentives” for innovation amid industry concern
ViewEU space security strategy assigns prominent role to R&D
EU space security strategy assigns prominent role to R&D
Commission says Horizon Europe R&D programme should be “fully leveraged” for space defence aims
ViewAustria, Cyprus and Hungary call for further research on GMOs
Austria, Cyprus and Hungary call for further research on GMOs
Countries claim assessment has been, “to a large extent”, based on assumptions rather than data
ViewFears another EU-US data deal might die
Fears another EU-US data deal might die
MEPs worry agreement to facilitate research and trade could suffer same fate as its predecessors
ViewWhat’s going on in Europe: 24 February to 9 March
What’s going on in Europe: 24 February to 9 March
This week: R&D funding, pesticide ‘loopholes’, drug regulation and more
ViewEU and Canada forge digital partnership
EU and Canada forge digital partnership
Initiative aims to increase cooperation on topics including artificial intelligence
ViewProgress made on major European infrastructure schemes
Progress made on major European infrastructure schemes
New particle collider, satellite system and telescope instrument all inch closer
ViewMedical societies seek ethics code from EU Health Data Space
Medical societies seek ethics code from EU Health Data Space
Biomedical Alliance in Europe says code could help facilitate use of data in research
ViewGender: The height of unfairness
Gender: The height of unfairness
Tackling the persistent problem of gender bias in peer review
ViewEU hails global marine biodiversity agreement
EU hails global marine biodiversity agreement
Deal reached after almost 20 years aims to protect oceans lying beyond national jurisdiction
ViewPharma leader calls for ‘dynamic’ EU drug assessment
Pharma leader calls for ‘dynamic’ EU drug assessment
“The value of the approach has been proven,” claims AbbVie regulatory policy head
ViewFaulty launcher nozzle destroyed two European satellites
Faulty launcher nozzle destroyed two European satellites
Space agency promises to address system “shortcomings”
ViewPlan S funders to consider their role in publishing
Plan S funders to consider their role in publishing
Impact and activities of open-access initiative will be reviewed amid shifts in publishing landscape
ViewLatest EU presidency text takes even harder line on open access
Latest EU presidency text takes even harder line on open access
Text no longer backs mix of for-profit and not-for-profit organisations in scholarly publishing
ViewNow let Switzerland into Horizon Europe too, EU urged
Now let Switzerland into Horizon Europe too, EU urged
New “spirit of cooperation” with UK should be extended to fellow outcast country, universities say
ViewCalls mount for swift UK association to EU R&D schemes
Calls mount for swift UK association to EU R&D schemes
Russell Group, European university groups and others sign joint statement urging quick association
ViewSpringer Nature shuffles leaders, citing open-access developments
Springer Nature shuffles leaders, citing open-access developments
Publisher creates leadership role for building stronger relationships with institutions, funders and governments
ViewRegulator voices concerns over new EU-US data transfer deal
Regulator voices concerns over new EU-US data transfer deal
Commission asked for clarifications over deal intended to replace two previously scrapped by courts
ViewAcademies warn of ‘loopholes’ in EU pesticide regulations
Academies warn of ‘loopholes’ in EU pesticide regulations
Advice body says EU member states and companies are still using and developing harmful chemicals
ViewEU hopeful for UK R&D ties after Northern Ireland breakthrough
EU hopeful for UK R&D ties after Northern Ireland breakthrough
Trade agreement raises expectations of UK association to EU research and innovation programme