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Open Science Conference 2025: Shaping a Bright Future for Open Science and AI

Open Science Conference 2025: Shaping a Bright Future for Open Science and AI

This year’s Open Science Conference was dedicated entirely to Open Science and AI. Participants examined both the opportunities and the challenges at this intersection, exploring how to responsibly integrate AI into research processes and, conversely, how to build trustworthy AI on trustworthy data.

"The European Research Council Needs Our Support"

"The European Research Council Needs Our Support"

ETH Professor Nicola Spaldin will soon take over one of the Vice Presidencies of the European Research Council. In this interview, she explains what the role means for her as a researcher, and what it means to her personally. 

Do Social Scientists Care if They Make Societal Impact?

Do Social Scientists Care if They Make Societal Impact?

A new white paper from Sage shows that social and behavioral science researchers want their work to make societal impact, but don’t perceive their institutions as supportive of that goal. 

A huge rupture in everything’: US science faced major upheaval in 2025

A huge rupture in everything’: US science faced major upheaval in 2025

Amid enormous shifts, many scientists pushed back and risked dismissal from their jobs even as federal agencies fired thousands of employees.

Race for the ERA Act Begins As MEP Unveils Early Proposal

Race for the ERA Act Begins As MEP Unveils Early Proposal

The European Parliament has started work on a proposal pre-empting the European Research Area (ERA) Act due to be put forward by the European Commission in 2026. The move is an attempt to set the terms of the debate, calling in particular for a dedicated legislative proposal protecting scientific freedom.

Swiss Researchers Glad to Have Rejoined EU Science Schemes but Ponder Damage of Exclusion

Swiss Researchers Glad to Have Rejoined EU Science Schemes but Ponder Damage of Exclusion

The country officially rejoined Horizon Europe and a range of other programmes in November but what did it cost its science base?

Trio of Reports Say the EU is Betting Too Heavily on Generative AI

Trio of Reports Say the EU is Betting Too Heavily on Generative AI

Three new reports have criticised the EU's artificial intelligence strategy, including its plan to spend €20 billion on enormous supercomputers known as gigafactories to train and run large language models (LLMs), the form of AI that powers chatbots like ChatGPT. 

Research Integrity in an Era of AI and Massive Amounts of Data

Research Integrity in an Era of AI and Massive Amounts of Data

The third in a series of articles considering the challenge of ensuring the integrity of biomedical research.

Generative AI and the REF: Closing the Gap Between Policy and Practice

Generative AI and the REF: Closing the Gap Between Policy and Practice

This blog was kindly authored by Liam Earney, Managing Director, HE and Research, Jisc. The REF-AI report, which received funding from Research England and co-authored by Jisc and Centre for Higher Education Transformations (CHET), was designed to provide evidence to help the sector prepare for the next REF. Its findings show that Generative AI is […]

Research Culture: The SAFE Labs Handbook As a Tool for Improving Lab Culture

Research Culture: The SAFE Labs Handbook As a Tool for Improving Lab Culture

A survey of more than 200 researchers shows strong support for a new community-driven lab handbook that can be implemented by individual group leaders to reduce conflict and create more positive and equitable work environments.

Global Research Collaboration is Changing

Global Research Collaboration is Changing

Global research collaboration is evolving amid geopolitical shifts, pandemic disruptions, and strategic investments: New report reveals rising multilateral partnerships, Mainland China’s growing influence, and challenges for U.S. leadership. 

Estonia Ranks Third Worldwide in Scientific Impact - How Did It Happen?

Estonia Ranks Third Worldwide in Scientific Impact - How Did It Happen?

For a country often celebrated for its composers, digital statecraft and quietly radical governance, Estonia has now achieved something even more improbable; according to a new analysis of global citation data, this nation of 1.3 million has become the world’s third most scientifically wealthy country.

New US Plan for 'AI in Science' Could Change How Research is Done, for Better or Worse

New US Plan for 'AI in Science' Could Change How Research is Done, for Better or Worse

A new Trump administration plan to expand the use of artificial intelligence in US science could boost research productivity. But, it also highlights a need for more global cooperation in AI development.

How Does Scientific Research Generate Impact Beyond Academia? Cross-disciplinary Comparison Based on REF Impact Cases

How Does Scientific Research Generate Impact Beyond Academia? Cross-disciplinary Comparison Based on REF Impact Cases

The impact of scientific research beyond academia is receiving increasing attention from scientists, science policy, and society in general. However, the mechanisms driving this impact remain unclear.

Transdisciplinarity From Principles to Practice: Insights From EU Horizon Research Projects on Sustainability

Transdisciplinarity From Principles to Practice: Insights From EU Horizon Research Projects on Sustainability

A refined understanding of the conditions for successful transdisciplinary research lacks. This article addresses this gap by analysing interviews with Horizon project coordinators working on sustainability topics.

Making Funding for Open Science Infrastructure the Norm

Making Funding for Open Science Infrastructure the Norm

While Open Science infrastructures are used a lot, their funding is precarious. TSOSI is a project that aims to improve this situation by making financial support for open infrastructure more visible.

EU Plans €51M Choose Europe Call for Research Careers in 2027

EU Plans €51M Choose Europe Call for Research Careers in 2027

The European Commission plans to launch a €51.25 million call in 2027 as part of the Choose Europe initiative, which is intended to make the continent a more attractive place to pursue a career in research.

Trump Immigration Policies Threaten U.S. Innovation Leadership

Trump Immigration Policies Threaten U.S. Innovation Leadership

A new report from the Center for American Progress warns that Trump administration policies targeting legal immigration are undermining America's position as the world's leading innovation hub, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.