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EU Science Chief Wants to Work ERC Magic on Innovation

EU Science Chief Wants to Work ERC Magic on Innovation

The European Union’s research commissioner Carlos Moedas has proposed setting up a European Innovation Council (EIC) to fund applied research and innovation. Inspired by the well-loved European Research Council (ERC), this idea is one of several measures announced here yesterday to boost innovation across the union.

Science in Europe: by the Numbers

Science in Europe: by the Numbers

The region already hosts some of the world's leading scientific countries, and some of its smaller states are quickly catching up.

The Future of Science in Europe

The Future of Science in Europe

On the eve of the European Union's parliamentary elections, a special issue examines the prospects for science across the region.

Europe is a Top Destination for Many Researchers

Europe is a Top Destination for Many Researchers

Language, cultural differences and expense are common downsides in some European countries, but researchers who land in Europe love the opportunities to learn new techniques, work in a diverse setting and polish their confidence.

Agreement on Horizon Europe Creates a Chance to Ask What EU Research Policy is for - EuroScientist

Agreement on Horizon Europe Creates a Chance to Ask What EU Research Policy is for - EuroScientist

Former EuroScience Secretary General Peter Tindemans, argues that it is good news that the European Parliament and European Council have reached a partial agreement on the contours of Horizon Europe, the next EU R&D programme.

It's Not Only Better Salaries That Prevent Researchers from Newer Member States Returning Home

It's Not Only Better Salaries That Prevent Researchers from Newer Member States Returning Home

Although researchers do leave newer member states to pursue their career goals, especially in the early stages of their career, they almost always never want to return to their home countries.

FOSTER/OpenAIRE Moderated Course on Open Access to Publications in Horizon 2020

FOSTER/OpenAIRE Moderated Course on Open Access to Publications in Horizon 2020

Are you participating in a H2020 funded project? Would you like to know more on how to comply with the H2020 Open Access mandate? Join in this moderated FOSTER/OpenAIRE Course on Open Access to Publications in Horizon 2020.

Commission Plans to Shake Up Its Big Research Department

Commission Plans to Shake Up Its Big Research Department

EU research chief Jean-Eric Paquet lays plans to refocus staff on policy goals, efficiency and cooperation with other parts of the Commission.

New ERC Vice Presidents and Scientific Council Members Appointed

New ERC Vice Presidents and Scientific Council Members Appointed

Three new members of the European Research Council (ERC)'s governing body, the Scientific Council, have been appointed by the European Commission. The Scientific Council annonced two new ERC Vice Presidents.

The European Open Science Cloud is Officially Launched

The European Open Science Cloud is Officially Launched

The European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) is officially launched. The inauguration marks the conclusion of a long process, demonstrates the importance of EOSC for the advancement of research in Europe and introduces the new EOSC Portal.

Six Science Bosses Join Forces to Push for More EU Funding for 'excellent' Science

Six Science Bosses Join Forces to Push for More EU Funding for 'excellent' Science

New ‘G6’ group of top French, German, Italian and Spanish institutes aims for more collaboration, and to ‘make sure politicians understand the urgency’ of science investment

Open Access to Publications: the SNSF Supports Europe's Plan S

Open Access to Publications: the SNSF Supports Europe's Plan S

European and national research funders are expected to commit all researchers to granting open access to their publications as of 2020. The SNSF supports this Plan S. However, it is not in a position to add its signature to the plan at present.

Hope and a Welter of Concerns Greets Europe’s Radical Open Access Plan

Hope and a Welter of Concerns Greets Europe’s Radical Open Access Plan

Scientists warn the devil is in detail of the European Commission’s latest open access plan, while publishers argue prohibiting researchers from submitting their work to certain journals is a threat to academic freedom.

Science Without Publication Paywalls: cOAlition S for the Realisation of Full and Immediate Open Access

Science Without Publication Paywalls: cOAlition S for the Realisation of Full and Immediate Open Access

In this Perspective, a group of national funders, joined by the European Commission and the European Research Council, announce plans to make Open Access publishing mandatory for recipients of their agencies' research funding.

cOAlition S: An Initiative to Make Full and Immediate Open Access to Research Publications a Reality

cOAlition S: An Initiative to Make Full and Immediate Open Access to Research Publications a Reality

The 11 national research funding organisations that form cOAlition S have agreed to implement the 10 principles of Plan S in a coordinated way, together with the European Commission including the ERC. Other research funders from across the world, both public and private, are invited to join cOAlition S.

Response to President Paul Hofheinz of The Lisbon Council regarding Elsevier and the Open Science Monitor

Response to President Paul Hofheinz of The Lisbon Council regarding Elsevier and the Open Science Monitor

The story so far regarding the opinion piece in The Guardian expressing deep concerns with Elsevier as the sole contractor for the new European Commission Open Science Monitor.

Contentious Copyright Proposals Reopened for Amendment

Contentious Copyright Proposals Reopened for Amendment

The European Parliament has paused the progress of controversial EU copyright proposals, which R&D organisations have said would be damaging for innovation, meaning they could now be revised.