Hopes Rise for New Laws to Unlock European Research Area
Efforts to keep implementation of the European Research Area (ERA) going continued this week with the publication of a second ERA policy agenda, covering the years 2025 to 2027.
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How to Get Rid of a Tenured Professor
"Officially, it was a voluntary departure. But I sure felt like I'd been pushed out."
After sexual misconduct accusations, scholars’ work is cited less
After sexual misconduct accusations, scholars’ work is cited less
In a new analysis, scholars publicly accused of sexual misconduct experienced a significant decrease in the rate at which other scholars cited their published research.
Trump 2.0: an Assault on Science Anywhere is an Assault on Science Everywhere
Trump 2.0: an Assault on Science Anywhere is an Assault on Science Everywhere
US President Donald Trump is taking a wrecking ball to science and to international institutions. The global research community must take a stand against these attacks.
US Science is Under Threat ― Now Scientists Are Fighting Back
Researchers are organizing protests and making their voices heard as Trump officials slash funding and lay off federal scientists.
Citizen Participation and Technology: Lessons from the Fields of Deliberative Democracy and Science and Technology Studies
Citizen Participation and Technology: Lessons from the Fields of Deliberative Democracy and Science and Technology Studies
Deliberative democracy could be enriched by a deeper engagement with the material aspects of democratic processes. STS scholars would benefit from engaging more closely with democratic theory, as well.
Move Beyond 'Publish or Perish' by Measuring Behaviours That Benefit Academia
Move Beyond 'Publish or Perish' by Measuring Behaviours That Benefit Academia
A standardized system to measure contributions in mentorship, collaboration and more could bring about systemic change in science.
Zaharieva Invites India to Join Horizon Europe
While India’s decision is pending both sides agreed to launch joint R&D calls for projects worth €60 million.
Canadians Visit Europe to Drum Up Joint Horizon Europe Projects
In a new Trump era, Canadians are looking for partners, and since association to the EU’s Framework Programme, applications are up.
Global Concern Grows Over Trump’s "Attack on Science"
Research groups call for academic freedom to be protected amid mass firings and funding freezes
Europe Could Be a 'Haven' for US Researchers, Says ERC President
The EU's research funding bodies are thinking of ways to welcome US scientists and European ex-patriots who might be looking for a more sympathetic place to work now that Donald Trump is in the White House. This mirrors discussions at the national level of possible "repatriation awards" and the expansion of programmes to attract American scientists.
Connecting Research to Real-world Outcomes: Policy Documents in the Web of Science
Connecting Research to Real-world Outcomes: Policy Documents in the Web of Science
The new Policy Citation Index on the Web of Science platform links policy documents to the research papers they cite, helping researchers and institutions
New Minister Aims to Find 'black Holes' in Romania's Research System
After more than three decades of reliance on foreign direct investments and EU funds, Romania should be looking towards a new economic model based on the production of knowledge and advanced technologies, says Daniel David, who became the country's education and research minister in December. But that would require a reconfiguration of Romania's entire research system, including the merger of low-performing institutions and a new classification system for universities, David told Science|Business in an interview.
European Big Science Has the Potential to Drive Social and Economic Transformation
European Big Science Has the Potential to Drive Social and Economic Transformation
Investment in Big Science projects, such as the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, are often seen as purely scientific ventures. A more co-ordinated approach to Big Science across the UK and European Union could produce significant benefits.
Postdocs and PhD Students Hit Hard by Trump's Crackdown on Science
As US federal grants remain frozen and budget cuts loom, anxiety and fear grip early-career researchers.
New Research Funding Policies in the USA Will Not Affect the Freedom of Research at the University of Helsinki
New Research Funding Policies in the USA Will Not Affect the Freedom of Research at the University of Helsinki
"Funding should not be sought at any cost, such as by removing certain words from research proposals," says Vice-Rector Anne Portaankorva from the University of Helsinki.
Trump's Executive Orders Seek to Erase Scientific Truth
By denying the realities of sex, gender, and race, the White House's statements worsen inequity and cause harm.
"We Need our Brains at Home in Ukraine"
As the US and Russia hold controversial peace talks, Ukrainian research leaders want scientists back.
German Research Groups Set out Wishlist for Incoming Government
Centre-right leader Friedrich Merz is expected to become chancellor in a new coalition following election.
Commission Plans 'Step-Change' in Simplicity for Climate Research
Commission Plans 'Step-Change' in Simplicity for Climate Research
Leaked plans for climate research show EU will strive for more impact in final years of Horizon Europe.
Leptin Calls for a Doubling of the ERC Budget
With concern for the future of the European Research Council (ERC) still in the air, its president Maria Leptin has called on the European Parliament to protect the council from attacks on its freedom and its resources. "My message today is simple: an independent ERC with a doubled budget in the next MFF [Multiannual Financial Framework] is a strategic investment," she told MEPs on the Industry, Research and Energy Committee on February 19.
Supporting Science and Innovation in Central America and the Caribbean
Supporting Science and Innovation in Central America and the Caribbean
Investing in science, technology, and innovation in Central America and the Caribbean could build better lives for people in the region.
Zaharieva Urges More EU-US Science Collaboration
The EU is "really open to work with the US", research and innovation commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva told the Munich Security Conference on Friday.
Trump Administration Seeks Input from Public on National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan
Supporting Science in the Global South
…and learnings from the first Africa Climate Mobility Academy Global science on the impact of climate change and its relationship with human mobility and fragility is growing in scope and quality. However, its focus, leadership and outputs are limited to specific regions and institutions, reflecting a global imbalance in development studies. Institutions and scientists in […]
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