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The Countries Maintaining Research Ties with Russia Despite Ukraine
The Countries Maintaining Research Ties with Russia Despite Ukraine
Many Western nations are severing scientific links - but it's a different story in China, India and South Africa.
The Importance of Science Diplomacy During Difficult Times
If the vaunted features of science that are used rhetorically to promote and justify its status as an aid to international affairs are truly valued, it would be precisely in the most trying circumstances that science diplomacy should remain a viable alternative.
Scientists Fear Excluding Russia from Arctic Research Will Derail Climate Change Effort
UK Announces Russia Sanctions in Line with EU Measures
The UK has followed much of the rest of Europe and announced its own scientific sanctions against Russia, leaving the US, which has still not issued any centralised guidance, increasingly isolated in its inaction. After reviewing its Russian links, the UK has said its research and innovation funding organisations will not start any new projects with Russia. Payments to existing projects "with a Russian dimension" have been paused pending an assessment of which ones "benefit the Russian regime."
Anti-War Russian Scientists Ambivalent over Scientific Sanctions Against Them
Anti-War Russian Scientists Ambivalent over Scientific Sanctions Against Them
Russian scientists who oppose the war against Ukraine say that while they have some understanding of the reasons for European scientific sanctions, stopping international collaboration may be counterproductive in the long term.
The Future of Research Collaborations Involving Russia
As sanctions take effect following its invasion of Ukraine, Russia risks its standing in the research world.
Russian Participation in ITER Nuclear Fusion Project 'not an Easy Subject' in Wake of Invasion
Russian Participation in ITER Nuclear Fusion Project 'not an Easy Subject' in Wake of Invasion
As the world cuts Russia off from more and more joint research and innovation projects following its invasion of Ukraine, there's been deafening silence from the ITER megaproject that is seeking to demonstrate the potential of nuclear fusion by building the world's largest tokamak in south west France.
Universities Start Scoping out How to Help Ukrainian Academics Fleeing the War
As Ukrainian refugee numbers mount, universities in Europe are starting to grapple with how best to help the Ukrainian academic community.
European University Association Suspends Russian Members over Pro-War Statement
European University Association Suspends Russian Members over Pro-War Statement
The European University Association (EUA) has suspended 12 Russian universities whose rectors signed a statement supporting president Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine and parroting the Kremlin's justification for the assault.
Viewpoint: Some Practical Rules for Western Scientists Dealing with Russia
The goal is to get Russian scientists to "look at the facts".
EU Suspends Research Payments to Russian Partners
The European Commission has suspended payments to Russian institutions involved in EU-funded research and innovation projects. In addition, the EU will not launch any new cooperation projects with Russian universities, research institutes and companies.
The Science World Should Keep Talking to Russia
"We respect Ukrainian statehood … and we treat the European choice of our neighbours with understanding." So said some 650 Russian scientists and science journalists in an open letter last week criticising Moscow's onslaught against Ukraine.
Europe Divided on Whether to Isolate Russia Scientifically
Governments, universities and individual academics across Europe over are being forced to choose whether to cut research ties with Russia after Moscow shocked the scientific community with its assault on Ukraine. Germany, Russia's second biggest research collaborator after the US, has said it will halt all scientific cooperation, while the UK is reviewing its links.
Viewpoint: The Science World Should Keep Talking to Russia
"We respect Ukrainian statehood … and we treat the European choice of our neighbours with understanding." So said some 650 Russian scientists and science journalists in an open letter last week criticising Moscow's onslaught against Ukraine.
EU Should Sever Scientific Ties with Russia, Says Leading German MEP
EU Should Sever Scientific Ties with Russia, Says Leading German MEP
A leading German member of the European Parliament urged the EU to sever all scientific relations with Russia, stepping up pressure from Berlin to use science as a diplomatic weapon against Moscow.
Discussion Begins in Brussels over Science Sanctions on Russia
Discussions are underway in Brussels over whether Russia should be cut out of future Horizon Europe projects after president Vladimir Putin recognised two separatist-held parts of Ukraine as sovereign states and requested permission from parliament to send in troops on a mission.
Ukrainian Scientists Fear for Their Lives and Future Amid Russian Threat
Researchers say that conflict will hinder progress made since Ukraine's revolution in 2014.
Russian Climate Scientists Upset by Ministry's Call for 'alternative' Research
Russian Climate Scientists Upset by Ministry's Call for 'alternative' Research
Ministry of Foreign Affairs says "forced" consensus on climate change is not favorable to Russia.
Inside the C.I.A., She Became a Spy for Planet Earth
It Spied on Soviet Atomic Bombs. Now It's Solving Ecological Mysteries.
It Spied on Soviet Atomic Bombs. Now It's Solving Ecological Mysteries.
Researchers Highlight 'questionable' Data in Russian Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Results
Top Officials at Russian Universities Embroiled in Plagiarism Scandal
Top Officials at Russian Universities Embroiled in Plagiarism Scandal
It's been described as the 'tip of the iceberg' when it comes to unethical practices in Russian academia.