Impact Beyond Science of ERC Funded Research
More than one in ten ERC funded researchers have either created companies, transferred the results of their research to pre-existing companies, or both.
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Digital Regulation That Works for Research and Education
Education's digital transition has allowed students to study and researchers to work remotely throughout the pandemic, however we need to ensure te...
Swiss Scientific Institutions Adopt the Open Research Data Strategy Action Plan
The Open Research Data (ORD) Action Plan specifies the measures of the ORD Strategy published in July 2021. It represents a further step for Swiss institutions towards facilitating access to research data and thus Open Science.
Science-Policy Interfaces: From Warnings to Solutions
How are scientists supposed to convey timely warnings and inform policymaking? What lessons have we learned at bridging the enduring gulf between environmental science and policymaking?
Symposium on AI in Digital Health
Artificial Intelligence in Digital Health (AIDHeal) is a network from the metropolitan Berlin-Brandenburg region that aims to address the severe shortage of expertise in the areas of data science, machine learning and digital health in Germany.
Tackling R&I Foreign Interference
R&I Foreign interference occurs when activities are carried out by, or on behalf of, a foreign state-level actor, which are coercive, covert, deceptive, or corrupting and are contrary to the sovereignty, values, and interests of the European Union (EU). EU Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Research Performing Organisations (RPOs) can benefit from a comprehensive strategy for tackling foreign interference that covers key areas of attention grouped into the following four categories: values, governance, partnerships and cybersecurity. This document contains a nonexhaustive list of possible mitigation measures that can help HEIs and RPOs to develop a comprehensive strategy, tailored to their needs.
At Doom’s Doorstep: It is 100 Seconds to Midnight
The Doomsday Clock has become a universally recognized indicator of the world’s vulnerability to catastrophe from nuclear weapons, climate change, and disruptive technologies in other domains.
Study Examines Diversity in Research Publishing
Science is often seen as a meritocracy, where the best work rises to the top along with the researchers who shepherd those advances. A new study tests that premise at the intersection of race and gender and finds cracks in that façade.
A Remote Lecture Series Roadmap to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in STEM
Within a year of the shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual meetings transformed from an auxiliary service to an essential work platform for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Universities rapidly accelerated adoption of virtual platforms for remote conferences, classes, and seminars amidst a second crisis testing institutional commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. To address these concerns, we began the Diversity and Science Lecture series (DASL), a cross-institutional national platform where junior life scientists present personal stories, professional progress, and advice for their peers.
The Role of Collegiality in Academic Review, Promotion, and Tenure
Review, promotion, and tenure (RPT) processes at universities typically assess candidates along three dimensions: research, teaching, and service. In recent years, some have argued for the inclusion of a controversial fourth criterion: collegiality.
ERC President Maria Leptin Shares Her Top Advice for Researchers
ERC president Maria Leptin discusses what she hopes to achieve in her new role and what researchers need to know when applying for grants.
How Fake Science is Infiltrating Scientific Journals
Perverse incentives in academia and scientific publishing have led to a surge in research fraud.
Six Hot Topics for Climate Change and Nature Policy in 2022
From making green shifts fairer for workers to slashing fossil fuel subsidies, action on climate change needs to ramp up in 2022, analysts say.
What Happened when People in This Upstate New York Town Started Getting Monthly $500 Checks
New Patent-Free COVID Vaccine Developed As "Gift to the World"
A new COVID-19 vaccine, developed by researchers from the Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, is being offered patent-free to vaccine manufacturers across the world.
This 3,700-Year-Old Tablet is the Oldest Example of Applied Geometry
Ancient Greeks have been credited with the invention of trigonometry, but a mathematician reveals Babylonians used it about a thousand years earlier.
Costa Rica Has Run on 100% Renewable Electricity for 299 Days
Costa Rica Has Run on 100% Renewable Electricity for 299 Days
For 75 days straight, Costa Rica ran on 100% renewable electricity.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution on Mental Health Outcomes
The Impact of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution on Mental Health Outcomes
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a “second pandemic” of anxiety and depression. While vaccines are primarily aimed at reducing COVID-19 transmission and mortality risks, they may have important secondary benefits.
Key Role in Evaluation Procedure: the Evaluation Panels and Their Members
Key Role in Evaluation Procedure: the Evaluation Panels and Their Members
The SNSF's National Research Council decides whether or not to fund applications. The 89 evaluation panels handle the preparatory work on which it bases its decisions, assessing several thousand applications each year.
'Free to Think 2021' Report of the Scholars at Risk Academic Freedom Monitoring Project
'Free to Think 2021' Report of the Scholars at Risk Academic Freedom Monitoring Project
Free to Think 2021 is the seventh installment of an annual report by SAR's Academic Freedom Monitoring Project. The report analyzes 332 attacks on higher education communities in 65 countries and territories.
The Women Written Out of Nuclear Science
The intense secrecy and security of the world of nuclear science has been used to minimize or overlook the work of its women scientists.
Learning from North-South University Partnerships in Practice
In 2016, five Swiss institutions of higher education and three universities in the Global South received seed funding to work on sustainable development through education and research in contexts affected by conflict. Looking back at more than four years of coordinating this university network, here are some lessons learned from challenging situations.
Climate Policy, Regulation and Governance
The articles presented here range from broad views on climate change governance in agroforestry systems and insights from climate-funded food system projects, to the nationally specific, exploring regulatory contexts in the UK, China, and Mexico.
How to Write Like an Academic
If you've been away from academia for a few years, you may have forgotten how to write in a way that's suitable for higher education. Not to worry...!
A Billion-dollar Donation: Estimating the Cost of Researchers' Time Spent on Peer Review
A Billion-dollar Donation: Estimating the Cost of Researchers' Time Spent on Peer Review
By design, our results are very likely to be under-estimates as they reflect only a portion of the total number of journals worldwide. The numbers highlight the enormous amount of work and time that researchers provide to the publication system, and the importance of considering alternative ways of …
The Unsung Heroes of Science
Two often overlooked, inspiring stories of women scientists.
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