African Leaders to Endorse Science Strategy in February
Ten-year plan seeks to improve take-up and financial sustainability of continental STI programmes.
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US and China Sign New Science Pact - but with Severe Restrictions
Amid tensions, the two nations agree on a path forward for research collaboration.
How a Top Swiss University is Screening Chinese Students
ETH Zurich has revealed security screening measures it routinely carries out on some foreign students - provoking fear and anger.
'Getting Paid to Review is Justice': Journal Pays Peer Reviewers in Cryptocurrency
ResearchHub Journal launches latest attempt to compensate referees for their labour.
The Trap of Securitizing Science
In response to China's rise, Western governments are acting to limit scientific collaboration but this may hurt science and the economy.
The Science Behind Winning a Nobel Prize? Being a Man from a Wealthy Family
A lot of talent is wasted in a world where more than half of laureates come from households in the richest 5%.
Universities Push for Research Careers Pilot in Horizon Europe
The CESAER university association is calling on the European Commission to pilot a 'Choose Europe for a research career' programme to tackle brain drain and precarity in research careers.
The Impact of Winning Funding on Researcher Productivity, Results from a Randomized Trial
Advising Governments About Science is Essential but Difficult. So Train People to Do It
Advising Governments About Science is Essential but Difficult. So Train People to Do It
A great scientist doesn't necessarily make an effective science adviser - but schooling and practice can help to bridge the gap.
A Science Mega-programme is Taking Shape in the EU: What It Means for Researchers
What Does a Career in Science Policy Entail?
Science policy plays a crucial role in shaping research and funding, but its science policy analysts who evaluate and refine these policies to ensure that they effectively support scientific progress and innovation.
‘Horrified’: Researchers Respond to Marsden Fund Changes
Humanities and social science defunding sparks outrage in New Zealand.
UK and Switzerland Strengthen Science Ties with £16m Investment
Funding announced for joint projects and clinical trials in update to “landmark” bilateral agreement.
Amid Cuts to Basic Research, New Zealand Scraps All Support for Social Sciences
Amid Cuts to Basic Research, New Zealand Scraps All Support for Social Sciences
Scientists shocked as “blue-sky” Marsden Fund has half its budget shifted to research focused on helping economy.
New Guide on Trusted Repositories: Promoting Open Science and Meeting Grant Requirements
New Guide on Trusted Repositories: Promoting Open Science and Meeting Grant Requirements
A new study provides a list of trusted repositories across different fields of research, with an assessment of their readiness to facilitate compliance with the Horizon Europe requirements.
The Abuse of Power in German Academia
German researchers studying power abuse in academia in Germany have come to some interesting conclusions about how common the problem is. Not enough checks are in place to prevent professors from exploiting doctoral candidates and other students.
Pygmy Blue Whales: Citizen Scientists in Timor-Leste Help Research
A thrifty study uncovers a wealth of data about one of the world's largest and most elusive species.
Science Could Solve Some of the World's Biggest Problems. Why Aren't Governments Using It?
Call to Integrate Social Sciences and Humanities in the EU Research Program FP10
Call to Integrate Social Sciences and Humanities in the EU Research Program FP10
More than a dozen research lobby groups are urging Brussels and EU member states to better integrate social sciences and humanities in the next Framework Programme, FP10, to bring these disciplines to bear on policy ambitions.
New EU Research Commissioner Sets Her Sights on Boosting Europe's Competitiveness
In her first public outing, new research commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva has called for "the courage to change approaches" and streamline research and innovation processes in a bid to boost Europe's competitiveness."Closing the innovation gap is at the centre of the new competitiveness compass, and it will guide the work of the new Commission," she told the European Partnership Stakeholder Forum.
The Upside of Climate Pessimism
Optimism doesn't always lead to action on climate change, whereas pessimistic outlooks can sometimes help.
Limited Diffusion of Scientific Knowledge Forecasts Collapse
This paper examines how patterns of knowledge diffusion can forecast the collapse of scientific 'bubbles', highlighting that sustained scientific advancement requires diverse audiences.
Case Studies Are Vital to Monitoring the Development of Open Science
As a recent consultation on how to monitor open science practices draws to a close, it is argued that if monitoring frameworks aim to capture the widest dimensions of open science as a practice they should include case studies.
Unanswered Questions in Research Assessment - Whose Values Lead Value-led Approaches?
Unanswered Questions in Research Assessment - Whose Values Lead Value-led Approaches?
Reform efforts may need to reconsider the usefulness of value-led strategies.
EU and Japan to Start Talks on Horizon Europe Association
EU and Japan to Start Talks on Horizon Europe Association
Brussels and Tokyo have kicked off negotiations for Japan to join the EU's research and innovation programme Horizon Europe, according to a statement by the European Commission.
UKRI Gives Local Communities £9m to Set Research Agendas
Funding of nine networks aims to bring local people into research process.
"Systematic Reviews" That Aim to Extract Broad Conclusions from Many Studies are in Peril
"Systematic Reviews" That Aim to Extract Broad Conclusions from Many Studies are in Peril
Fake papers are “poisoning the well” for these gold-standard syntheses, researchers say.
Global Science Meeting Calls for Better Policy Links
World Science Forum warns of increased science denial among political and social movements.
A Higher Education Transformation Fund Would Catalyse University Reform
Universities might be able to transform without help, but public investment would bring pace and focus on national priorities. Alistair Jarvis sets out how a transformation fund could work.
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