Prestigious Science Funder Not Told of Breaches
An inquiry into a university lecturer found he breached policy in an unprofessional relationship with a student.
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The Consequences of Conferencing
With the easing of the global COVID-19 pandemic, conference organizers now have the option to return to in-person conferencing once again.
Lab Life: When Your PhD (almost) Falls Apart
As a chance observation threatens to unravel several years of work, a PhD student must choose what to do next.
A Guide to Plan B: the UK's Vague Strategy for Post-Brexit Science Funding
A Guide to Plan B: the UK's Vague Strategy for Post-Brexit Science Funding
With the United Kingdom ever more likely to leave the European Union's science-funding programmes, an alternative has been proposed.
Application of Theories of the Policy Process in Research on Consumption of Sustainable Diets: a Systematic Review - BMC Public Health
Application of Theories of the Policy Process in Research on Consumption of Sustainable Diets: a Systematic Review - BMC Public Health
There is a significant global lack of policy action on consumption of sustainable diets. Application of political science theories such as theories of the policy process can help in understanding policy inaction. Applying these theories could provide a more in-depth understanding of how various influences on the policy process shape decision making for consumption of sustainable diet policy.
EU Research Chief Reflects on Successes and Acknowledges 'Unfinished Business' As He Bows out
EU Research Chief Reflects on Successes and Acknowledges 'Unfinished Business' As He Bows out
After four years at the helm of the European Commission's research directorate-general, Jean-Eric Paquet is now getting ready to become EU ambassador to Japan on 1 September. Paquet has been steering the directorate-general since three months before the Commission published its proposal for the Horizon Europe programme.
Communication Costs, Science, and Innovation
It seems obvious that lowering the cost of communication among innovators would facilitate scientific and technological progress. Yet, few studies examine this relationship.
More Than Dollars: Mega-review Finds 50 Ways to Value Nature
Assessing the environment in purely monetary terms can harm people and the planet.
Rethinking the Funding Line at the Swiss National Science Foundation: Bayesian Ranking and Lottery
Rethinking the Funding Line at the Swiss National Science Foundation: Bayesian Ranking and Lottery
This article illustrates the Bayesian Ranking and Lottery approach for two SNSF grant schemes in career and project funding.
How to Find, Read and Organize Papers
Maya Gosztyla decided to rethink her approach to research papers after she had trouble keeping track of the published literature.
How to Bounce Back from a PhD Project Failure
Science is riddled with stories of getting scooped, data glitches and funding crises. Five researchers share stories of how they rallied.
We Built a Science Institute from Scratch
With no research institute in Nepal equipped to support her drought research, Hemu Kafle helped establish a new one.
UN Report: Value of Nature Must Not Be Overridden by Pursuit of Short-term Profit
UN Report: Value of Nature Must Not Be Overridden by Pursuit of Short-term Profit
The values that we ascribe to nature are vital parts of our cultures, identities, economies, and ways of life, all of which should be reflected in policy decisions surrounding our natural world, according to a new UN-backed report released on Monday.
The Ecosystem: Innovation Agenda Puts Policy Impetus Behind Closing Europe's Innovation Gap
The Ecosystem: Innovation Agenda Puts Policy Impetus Behind Closing Europe's Innovation Gap
The Commission's Innovation Agenda, adopted last week, has been welcomed in central and eastern Europe for its high-profile acknowledgement of the innovation divide within Europe, and for nailing down the EU's most urgent innovation challenges.
Who to Vaccinate First? A Peek at Decision-Making in a Pandemic
Faced with the challenge of advising the World Health Organization on who should be the first to receive COVID-19 vaccines, an advisory group used an approach it hadn't tried before.
A Values Framework for the Organisation of Research
Science Europe presents a set of shared values that may serve as a reference for the policies and practices implemented by Science Europe Member Organisations (research funding and performing organisations).
Bullying in Science: Largest-ever National Survey Reveals Bleak Reality
Bullying in Science: Largest-ever National Survey Reveals Bleak Reality
A study of the culture in academic workplaces suggests that women and PhD students are most likely to be bullied.
Give Citizen Science What It Deserves
The height of the pollen season has passed, and if you lived in Barcelona you might have had an easier time managing your allergies. In fact, thanks to a citizen science initiative run by the city in collaboration with the students of two schools, residents can access information on the Planttes app and get suggestions.
Fields Medal Awarded to UNIGE Mathematician
Press release: Hugo Duminil-Copin, Full Professor in the Section of Mathematics at UNIGE, has been awarded the prestigious Fields Medal. The Lake Geneva region has been recognised twice: Professor Maryna Viazovska of the EPFL is also a medalist.
How to Keep Science Open - but Also Secure? G7 Nations Work on an Answer
How to Keep Science Open - but Also Secure? G7 Nations Work on an Answer
In recent years, the world's leading industrialised nations have been moving to defend their science and technology from perceived threats from China, Russia and elsewhere. Now, they're trying to counter another risk: that their security measures could harm their own science.
The Ecosystem: European Patent Office Survey Shows Strict Novelty Requirement is Undermining High-potential Inventions in Europe
The Ecosystem: European Patent Office Survey Shows Strict Novelty Requirement is Undermining High-potential Inventions in Europe
Europe may be missing out on lucrative new products, start-ups, and even potential unicorns.
The Right Mix: Making a Hybrid Conference Work for All
Organizing events that can be attended in-person or online is tricky. Planning and communicating early will save headaches on the day.
Scrutinizing the Collaboration Criterion in Research: How Do Policy Ambitions Play out in Proposals and Assessments?
Scrutinizing the Collaboration Criterion in Research: How Do Policy Ambitions Play out in Proposals and Assessments?
This study aimed to reveal how researchers describe the collaboration with partners outside the university in research proposals.
Switching Labs During a PhD
Jonathan Park's scientific interests changed after caring for a cancer patient. He ended up bidding an amicable farewell to Mark Gerstein, a supportive supervisor who had taught him a lot.
Bibliometrics at Large - The Role of Metrics Beyond Academia
The role of bibliometrics, such as impact factors and h-indices, in shaping research has been well documented. However, what function do these measures have beyond the institutional contexts in which, for better or worse, they were designed?
Moving Beyond Mimicry in Artificial Intelligence
What makes pre-trained AI models so impressive-and potentially harmful.
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