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What Have the EU's Research Framework Programmes Actually Invented?

What Have the EU's Research Framework Programmes Actually Invented?

Last year, when visiting Germany's Sprind innovation agency, I was asked a question that had me stumped: do the EU's research Framework Programmes, the current one being Horizon Europe, actually "work"? 

The Chilling Effect of DEI Crackdowns in Scientific Publishing

The Chilling Effect of DEI Crackdowns in Scientific Publishing

Trump's executive orders are affecting how federally funded journals operate. Some researchers have raised alarms.

Stop expecting researchers to fix research

Stop expecting researchers to fix research

Systemic problems require institutional solutions—and ideas from industry—say Marcus Munafò and Neil Jacobs.

The Expertise Gap: Swiss Academia Needs More Competencies in Asia Studies

The Expertise Gap: Swiss Academia Needs More Competencies in Asia Studies

Switzerland must invest more in Asia studies. This is key for it to remain globally competitive, argue Simona Grano and Lionel Fatton.

Dual-use Innovation, a Strategic Choice for Europe

Dual-use Innovation, a Strategic Choice for Europe

For decades, Europe's innovation ecosystem has operated under a self-imposed constraint: a firewall between civilian and defence research. This was born of understandable post-war caution. But in today's world, it has become a strategic liability. 

Inclusive Science Education Is Not Zero-Sum

Inclusive Science Education Is Not Zero-Sum

Including everyone in science education improves the scientific enterprise and is essential for the democratization of personal agency.

The Ripple Effects of Shrinking U.S. Science

The Ripple Effects of Shrinking U.S. Science

Severe cuts in research funding will cause a complex cascade of effects across the United States and the world.

When AIs Do Science, It Will Be Strange and Incomprehensible

When AIs Do Science, It Will Be Strange and Incomprehensible

When AI takes over the practice of science we will likely find the results strange and incomprehensible. Should we worry?

Why We Should Foster Connection and Belonging in Neo-liberal Academia

Why We Should Foster Connection and Belonging in Neo-liberal Academia

In a system where academic success is defined by outputs and individual achievement, Rachael Hains-Wesson and Nira Rahman call for a shift towards connection and belonging. 

 

 

 

Fix the University-Shaped Hole in the EU’s Grand Plan

Fix the University-Shaped Hole in the EU’s Grand Plan

Implementing the Competitiveness Compass needs a partnership between policymakers and higher education, says Thomas Jørgensen

US Data Purges Draw on a Playbook Used Worldwide

US Data Purges Draw on a Playbook Used Worldwide

One major consequence of the assault on research by president Donald Trump’s administration has been to put data in jeopardy, through changes in funding and access to data repositories and other data collections.

Losing Academic Freedom Is Too High a Price

Losing Academic Freedom Is Too High a Price

Without academic freedom, institutions of higher education risk becoming mere factories of conformity, serving up ideas that meet the demands of political or industry agendas, rather than serving a greater public good.

Commission Pushes to Water Down Gender Mainstreaming in Horizon Europe

Commission Pushes to Water Down Gender Mainstreaming in Horizon Europe

The European Commission wants to water down gender mainstreaming requirements in Horizon Europe despite facing resistance from member states and research stakeholders. The changes proposed by the Commission are set to come into effect in 2025, with member states invited to endorse the revamped rules in a vote on the whole Horizon Europe work programme for the year.

How Europe Aims to Woo US Scientists and Protect Academic Freedom

How Europe Aims to Woo US Scientists and Protect Academic Freedom

The European Union's new research chief Ekaterina Zaharieva speaks to Nature about attracting disaffected US scientists and cutting grant bureaucracy.

Administration is weakening U.S. research capacity and endangering Americans, nation’s leading scientists warn

Administration is weakening U.S. research capacity and endangering Americans, nation’s leading scientists warn

About 1,900 scientists warn that actions being taken by the Trump administration will slow scientific advances and harm Americans

In the USA, Universities Are Under Attack on Multiple Fronts

In the USA, Universities Are Under Attack on Multiple Fronts

There is a sense of crisis across US universities, brought on by an onslaught of hostile actions from the Trump administration. Alistair Jarvis reflects on a trip to America There is a sense of crisis across US universities, brought on by an onslaught of hostile actions from the Trump administration. Alistair Jarvis reflects on a trip to America.