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'Self-standing' FP10 Will Be 'Tightly Connected' to European Competitiveness Fund, Von Der Leyen Says
'Self-standing' FP10 Will Be 'Tightly Connected' to European Competitiveness Fund, Von Der Leyen Says
The next Framework Programme for research and innovation is set to remain independent but would still contribute to the European Competitiveness Fund, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said during a speech on May 20.
Don't Forget Bottom-up Research, Industry Tells EU Commission
Europe should not forget fundamental and bottom-up research as it looks to channel more resources to strategic technologies that will be crucial for its competitiveness, the business community is warning.
Horizon Work Programmes for 2025 Show Clear Shift to Competitiveness
Starting this year, Horizon Europe will double down on the EU's competitiveness agenda and pivot towards simpler administration rules, according to draft work programmes pre-published this week by the European Commission.
Should Europe Build Its Own Social Media?
Almost all the social media platforms Europeans use are American. Should Europe have its own social media?
The US Wants to Know if Researchers in Other Countries Follow MAGA Doctrine
The US Wants to Know if Researchers in Other Countries Follow MAGA Doctrine
Science and policy are never truly free from one another. But one country's policy doesn't typically cross borders.
Africa's Dynamic Future is an Opportunity for European Universities
Africa's Dynamic Future is an Opportunity for European Universities
Africa is set for remarkable progress and transformation. Central to this development is the need to enhance higher education and research capacities across the continent and the European academic community has a unique opportunity.
European Universities Offer "scientific Asylum" to US Researchers Fleeing Trump's Cuts
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.
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.
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.
Poland Presents Research and Innovation Priorities for Council Presidency
Poland Presents Research and Innovation Priorities for Council Presidency
Poland plans to use its six-month presidency of the European Council to advance the uptake of artificial intelligence in science, and to lay the groundwork for FP10, the next Framework Programme for research and innovation.
Holocaust Research Infrastructure Moves Towards Permanent Footing
Governments want to better facilitate Holocaust research amid rise of antisemitism in Europe.
Viewpoint: Why Europe Must Invest in Research Infrastructures Now
As we move further into the 21st century, the importance of scientific research and technological innovation is becoming ever more apparent. Our ability to address critical challenges - from climate change to global health threats - depends on the strength and quality of our research and development efforts as enablers of innovation.
Innovation Report Delivers 'wake-up Call' for Europe
Stakeholders are calling for more research and innovation funding at EU and national level after the latest figures from the European Commission showed Europe's innovation performance is growing more slowly than in China and internal geographical differences persist.
European Research Collaboration Has Seen a Huge Rise - and Deepening Concentration
European Research Collaboration Has Seen a Huge Rise - and Deepening Concentration
Research collaboration is growing apace and shows no signs of stopping. According to the latest research and innovation data from the European Commission, the number of co-patents, joint publications and multinational EU projects, are all on the rise.
The Ecosystem: Learn to Live with the East-west Innovation Gap, Commission is Told
The Ecosystem: Learn to Live with the East-west Innovation Gap, Commission is Told
The EU's ambition of levelling up innovation in every region of Europe is misguided, according to a senior European Commission advisory group.
EU Commission Blames Low R&D Investment for Economic Stagnation
The European Commission is blaming the EU's economic stagnation on low investment in research and innovation, in the European Semester report, the bloc's main policy tool for coordinating economic and fiscal policy across the 27 member state, which was published on Wednesday.
Vote for Science: European Parliament Elections 2024
In the run up to the European Parliament Elections on 6-9 June 2024, Science Europe launches its 'Vote for Science' campaign, advocating for political support for science research through the encouragement of informed policy making in forming the EU legislative agenda of the next five years.
Call for Incoming Parliament Not to Raise Barriers to Open Scientific Cooperation
Call for Incoming Parliament Not to Raise Barriers to Open Scientific Cooperation
Presidents of national academies of science in all EU member states signed a joint statement on Monday, urging the incoming cohort of MEPs to secure EU's global leadership in science and innovation and to promote open science.
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