Switzerland Hosts 'CERN of Semiconductor Research'
Swiss universities rely on open-source technology to design more efficient chips.
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The Economic Benefits of Open Science
Executive summary of an independent study on the economic benefits of open science, showing how sharing research outputs enables reuse, improves efficiency, and supports innovation.
EU Considers Model Contracts for Academic Researchers
Voluntary model contracts could boost researcher mobility and set standards for career development, says Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva
Universities Have Become Property Businesses. What Does That Mean for Research?
Podcast: Wissenschaft Unter Druck - Trumps Angriffe Auf US-Universitäten
Podcast: Wissenschaft Unter Druck - Trumps Angriffe Auf US-Universitäten
Seit Donald Trump wieder Präsident ist, hat sich die Lage an US-Universitäten drastisch verändert: Studierende fürchten Abschiebungen, Wissenschaftler verlieren ihre Stellen und wichtige Forschungsprojekte werden gestrichen.
The Unmaking of the American University
For decades, research universities have relied on federal funding, with no guarantee that it will last. Now their survival may depend on compliance with the government.
Opinion: "Good Science" Needs Purpose, Accountability and an Explicit Ethical Stance
Opinion: "Good Science" Needs Purpose, Accountability and an Explicit Ethical Stance
Professor Marisa Miraldo on the impact of rethinking how we judge scientific excellence. Sharing a manifesto for socially responsible science, she shows how institutions, academics and leaders can use it to take a stand.
Under Trump, MRNA Skepticism Threatens a Promising Technology
The administration had cut crucial funding for mRNA-based therapies. The rest of the world might step in and benefit.
Public Health Needs Steady Budgets - and Federal Funding Uncertainty Causes Real Harms, Even if the Money is Later Restored
Public Health Needs Steady Budgets - and Federal Funding Uncertainty Causes Real Harms, Even if the Money is Later Restored
Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.
HR policies at CEE research institutes good on paper but lack implementation, report finds
HR policies at CEE research institutes good on paper but lack implementation, report finds
Leadership is one area where well-intentioned strategies are in place, but are often not put into daily use.
Who Owns Our Knowledge? An African University Press Perspective
Who Owns Our Knowledge? An African University Press Perspective
Today's guest post asks readers to reckon with the idea that knowledge reflects power, and the global knowledge economy excludes the Global South.
Ig Nobels to Move Awards to Switzerland Due to Concern over US Travel Visas
The annual ceremony of the Ig Nobels, a satirical award for scientific achievement, is normally held in the United States. This September it will take place in Zurich after organisers deemed the US "unsafe."
Commission looks to boost Palestinian involvement in Horizon Europe
Commission looks to boost Palestinian involvement in Horizon Europe
Virtual research collaboration hub will help researchers from Gaza develop their skills and find project partners in Europe
Cracked, but Still There: the Glass Ceiling Persists for Senior Women in Science
Thousands Rally to Support the Need for Science in a Democracy
Dozens of Stand Up for Science gatherings nationwide focused on the importance of science for federal policymaking.
The Complex Ecosystem of Hyperprolific Authors
In recent years, the rise of hyperprolific authors, researchers with exceptionally high publication counts, has drawn increasing attention in debates on research integrity and evaluation. This paper presents a systematic review of the literature on hyperprolific authorship to examine how it is defined, investigated, and perceived across disciplines.
Do Women Academics Need to Work 2.4 Times Harder to Succeed?
Do Women Academics Need to Work 2.4 Times Harder to Succeed?
Nearly thirty years ago a paper was published claiming women academics need to work 2.4 times harder than their male counterparts to attain the same status. Re-examining this paper, Ulf Sandström questions its validity and suggests what higher education policymakers can learn from this overreliance on a single study.
Widening, ECF links and priority setting top list of Horizon Europe sticking points
Widening, ECF links and priority setting top list of Horizon Europe sticking points
EU governments have key questions to resolve if agreement on the next EU research programme is to be reached in May.
China lobbies Europe to restore science ties after US Greenland threats
China lobbies Europe to restore science ties after US Greenland threats
Some want reproachment with Beijing, but others in Europe are wary of rekindling research and technology collaboration
AI Agents Are 'aeroplanes for the Mind': Five Ways to Ensure That Scientists Are Responsible Pilots
AI Agents Are 'aeroplanes for the Mind': Five Ways to Ensure That Scientists Are Responsible Pilots
As artificial-intelligence systems take on more of the scientific workflow, the central goal should not be complete automation, but designing platforms that preserve creativity, responsibility and surprise.
When Do Scientists Become Leaders? Earlier Than We Think
When Do Scientists Become Leaders? Earlier Than We Think
By treating leadership as a future role, research training overlooks skills trainees practice daily and delays their development.
Ireland's Five-year Plan for Research Aims to Boost PhD Numbers and Spin-outs
Ireland's Five-year Plan for Research Aims to Boost PhD Numbers and Spin-outs
Ireland has launched a five-year strategy to boost research and innovation. It sets out how the newly minted funder Research Ireland can shape the country’s research landscape, not just fund it.
EU Innovation Policy Shift Has Consequences for Scientists
The reframing of European research and innovation in terms of competitiveness, strategic autonomy and security carries unvoiced consequences.
The Popularity of "new Antiquarianism" Challenges How We Understand Research Impact
The Popularity of "new Antiquarianism" Challenges How We Understand Research Impact
Research in the humanities is not confined to academic institutions. Particularly in history & archaeology where "new antiquarianism" creates public research.
How Can City Administrations Innovate to Advance Green Transitions While Strengthening Democracy?
Sustainability research overlooks key actors and actions in the face of the environmental crisis
Sustainability research overlooks key actors and actions in the face of the environmental crisis
Efforts to advance towards a more sustainable world focus heavily on a limited set of actions and actors while overlooking key strategies and sectors needed to address the climate crisis and biodiversity loss, according to a new study.
The Growing Number of US Scientists Moving to Spain: 'My Colleagues Are Having a Very Hard Time'
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