Europe News
Research Europe looks back at a story from 2014
This week: Bulgarian research mergers, support for Ukraine, Austrian postdoctoral training evaluation and more
Weak startup system leaves Europe struggling to exploit elite funder’s work, says Jay Prakash Nagar
Here’s how bold plans for EU research and education can become a reality, explains Kurt...
Knowledge transfer report shows institution beating Irish rivals in key metrics
Government hopes investment will maintain Sweden’s research prowess
Proposed standards for artificial intelligence are welcomed but Curtin group calls for additional research-specific guidelines
Laboratory safety, hydroponics and aquaculture jeopardised as municipal outages drag on
Eppo Bruins’ stance contrasts with Dutch government’s broader position on international student numbers
Commission says use of funding method under Horizon Europe has reduced administrative burden
Universities ministry tells prosecutors that institutions appear to be operating without required accreditation
National Academies group says US is under pressure to keep up with global competition
European Parliament vice-president Victor Negrescu emphasises that EU R&I programme has “tangible impact”
University president promises cybersecurity reassessment after attack that obliquely affected research
Science minister hails “milestone” in support for international research collaboration
Poor understanding of users makes many research projects self-serving, say Michael Berthaume and Nicola Bailey
Federal and state governments set out details of four joint funding lines
This week: data support for science, South Korean microchip alliance, health data protection and more
German government reportedly wants EU-UK deal to include student mobility
Differences between EU member states pose difficulties in meeting targets for spending on R&D
Lessons from a Danish research institute’s funding engagement scheme
Research Europe looks back at a crisis reported from 2014
Commission urged to give institutions support on any mandatory measures to protect against hostile powers
Transforming academic mobility is tough—the UK’s return to Erasmus+ would be a step forward
Framework Programme 10 must recognise that autonomy depends on international cooperation, says Jakob Edler
Teaching and research should reflect growing influence of design, technology and policy, says Stefano Capolongo
Universities and research eye post-election EU positions from re-elected commissioner and key committee chairs
New competitive funding agency represents “step-change in how research is funded”, says research minister
Rector and vice-rector argue against cutting ties with Chinese researchers
Government-commissioned analysis calls for policies to reduce dropout rates and tackle skills shortages