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Plans for new major European research facilities to help push the boundaries of science
Plans for new major European research facilities to help push the boundaries of science
Large telescopes, particle accelerators and environmental stations are among the topics covered by the eight new research infrastructure projects that are announced today as part of the 2016 Roadmap for the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI).
EC names seven researchers as its top science advisers
The outgoing head of CERN is among a group of seven researchers who will form a panel to provide independent scientific advice to the European Commission.
Commission invests €16 billion in funding for research and innovation over next two years
The European Commission will boost competitiveness by investing almost €16 billion in research and innovation in the next two years under Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation funding scheme.
Initiative helps match refugees with science jobs
A new program will connect researchers with universities but won't give them preferential treatment.
Moedas to pick up from 150 scientists
More than 150 scientists have been nominated as prospective members of the European Commission's Science Advice Mechanism.
My laboratory would fall apart if Britain left the EU
My team is drawn from all over Europe and beyond – the researchers bring in talent, income and dedication.
The importance of research for the future of Europe
Moedas' speech at the opening of the academic year and the 375th Anniversary of Helsinki University.
A difficult birth, a hopeful future
Kurt Deketelaere looks at the battles, and progress, of the Juncker Commission's first nine months, and sees more of both to come.
A research, innovation and health rescue package for Greece
Harness Horizon 2020 to maximise the impact and benefit of EU funds, argue Mike Galsworthy and Martin McKee.
European science cloud on the horizon
Europe’s researchers have access to super-fast networks, common data storage facilities, and shared computing resources. The challenge now is to link them all together into a single science cloud.
Science chief wants to work ERC magic on innovation
Carlos Moedas has proposed setting up a European Innovation Council to fund applied research and innovation.
Brexit and science: let's not make the same mistake as the Swiss
What lessons does the Swiss ambivalence towards European Union hold for the UK?
EU trims H2020 but spares ERC
Facing pressure from E.U. parliamentarians and scientists, the European Commission agreed to spare the ERC from budget cuts.
New mechanism for scientific advice
President Juncker welcomes world-leading scientists, discusses role of science in competitiveness and announces new mechanism for scientific advice.
Is this the new European Union?
European Investment Bank and European Commission ridicule the European Parliament.
Parliament up in arms against raid on research funds
The European Parliament has thrown a spanner into the works of Juncker's plan to slash €2.7 billion from the EU's 2014 to 2020 research budget for a new investment fund to help ramp up Europe's economy.
EU plans to take €2.7 billion from H2020
Divertion of Horizon cash to investment fund will boost financial 'firepower', says Carlos Moedas.
Europe's research commissioner lays out his ambitions
Europe's research commissioner Carlos Moedas on funding models, diplomacy and scientific advice.
Ukraine joins Horizon 2020 to work with EU in science and research
Ukraine will now be able to fully participate in Horizon 2020 on equal terms with EU Member States and other associated countries.
Momentum for European innovation and competitiveness
Carlos Moedas' speech, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, in Berlin last week in favor of open science, disruptive innovation and digital technologies.
Human Brain Project to be rethought
The European Commission says its outside experts have agreed there must be more integration, better infrastructure and an emphasis on concrete results.
Anne Glover on Brussels
Anne Glover, former chief scientific adviser to the president of the European commission, gives a frank account of the highs and lows of her three years in Brussels.
European Commission reveals details of proposed cuts to science
The European Research Council (ERC) would lose €221 million, mostly in 2016 and 2017.
Anne Glover's science advisor role reinstated
The European Commission has agreed to retain the role of EU Chief Scientific Adviser, despite the departure of Anne Glover.
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