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REF Pushes Academics to Churn out Lower Quality Research, New Study Shows
REF Pushes Academics to Churn out Lower Quality Research, New Study Shows
The UK Government’s research evaluation system encourages a higher quantity and lower quality of work from academics, according to a recent paper.
Hope That the Way Will Be Cleared for UK Horizon Europe Association, As Parliament Votes on Windsor Framework
Hope That the Way Will Be Cleared for UK Horizon Europe Association, As Parliament Votes on Windsor Framework
Tomorrow's vote on the Windsor framework in the UK parliament marks a crucial step on the country's potential path to associating to Horizon Europe, the EU's €95.5 billion research and innovation programme.
A Manifesto for Applying Behavioural Science
Behavioural science is increasingly used in the public and private sectors, but it has been subject to several criticisms. This Perspective proposes a manifesto for behavioural science, addressing these criticisms and describing a way forward for the field.
Shifting Geopolitics Prompts Germany to Offer Researchers Extra Help on International Collaboration
Shifting Geopolitics Prompts Germany to Offer Researchers Extra Help on International Collaboration
In 2019 the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) set up a new service, the Competence Centre for International Academic Cooperation (KIWi). It's been hugely popular, and the DAAD believes it's time to give it a boost.
Raising the Visibility of Latin American Science
Latin American scientists and journals are strengthening research, evaluation, publication, and communication systems to help redefine ideas of professional success that have largely been determined by the Global North.
Schisms in Research Collaboration Risk Worsening Global Crises, OECD Says
Schisms in Research Collaboration Risk Worsening Global Crises, OECD Says
China, the US and the EU's race to control their own scientific advances and cut out supply chain dependencies could lead to a "decoupling" of research activities at a time when collaboration to solve global issues is crucial, says a stark report by the OECD.
New Zealand Government Says Its Contribution to Horizon Europe could Be 'Adjusted' According to How Many Grants Its Researchers Win
New Zealand Government Says Its Contribution to Horizon Europe could Be 'Adjusted' According to How Many Grants Its Researchers Win
A transitional arrangement means researchers in New Zealand can apply for Horizon Europe grants as of now, even though Brussels and Wellington have yet to fix a budget following the agreement last December under which New Zealand became the first country to secure full association to the research programme.
China Rolls Out ‘Radical’ Change to its Research Enterprise
Facing tighter restrictions on access to key technologies and an increasingly competitive global scientific landscape, China has launched a major shake-up of its research organizations in pursuit of “self-reliance” in science and technology.
It is Urgent to Recognize the Contribution of Indigenous Knowledge to Water Governance and Management
It is Urgent to Recognize the Contribution of Indigenous Knowledge to Water Governance and Management
UNESCO and its partners are organizing an official side event on 23 March during the United Nations’ 2023 Water Conference on indigenous knowledge of water governance and management.
Planting the Seeds of Discovery: Scientists Identify 100 Important Questions Facing Plant Science
Planting the Seeds of Discovery: Scientists Identify 100 Important Questions Facing Plant Science
An international panel of scientists has identified 100 of the most important questions facing plant science.
Cambridge University Press Publishes First AI Research Ethics Policy
From a CUP Announcement: The rules are set out in the first AI ethics policy from Cambridge University Press and apply to research papers, books and other scholarly works. They include a ban on AI being treated as an 'author' of academic papers and books we publish.
Finland Sets Sights on Higher R&D Intensity After Overhauling State Spending Policies
China is Mobilizing Science to Spur Development - and Self-reliance
The National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference have boosted science and technology in the national agenda.
Nobel Scientist Says 'UK Research is in Jeopardy'
A new assessment of Britain's research capability concludes it has "serious and longstanding problems".
Britain's Think Tanks Are Getting into Tech
A raft of think tanks have hired dedicated science and technology experts in the last year.
How Japanese Science is Trying to Reassert Its Research Strength
Successes in life sciences and international collaboration could be key to boosting the country's high-quality output.
Biden Calls for Boosts in Science Spending to Keep US Competitive
Biden Calls for Boosts in Science Spending to Keep US Competitive
Facing a potential re-election battle next year, President Joe Biden laid out broad funding priorities for the US government on 9 March. His proposed budget for 2024 would invest new research funds into a range of programmes designed to achieve goals in scientific innovation, domestic manufacturing and clean energy, among others.
Celebrate Women in Science - Every Day
Nature asked six women researchers how they celebrate International Women’s Day.
The End of the English Major?
During the past decade, the study of English and history at the collegiate level has fallen by a full third. Humanities enrollment in the United States has declined over all by seventeen per cent. What’s going on?
Open Science-related Policies in Europe
This study aims to review the open science (OS) policy documents, identify their subject areas, and distinguish the topics of OS support policies in seven European countries, providing a platform for practical cooperation between countries in science popularization.
EU Research and Innovation Policy Should Be More Geographically-minded
EU Research and Innovation Policy Should Be More Geographically-minded
EU funding for research and innovation should have a geographical dimension to help bridge innovation divides in the EU, Lina Gálvez Muñoz MEP tells Science|Business.
Creating Global Commons for Science, Technology, and Innovation
Creating Global Commons for Science, Technology, and Innovation
Collectively solving problems shared by many nations requires a new global science and technology commons.
G-7 Science Academies Call for Actions to Improve Climate Change Decision-Making, Protect Ocean Biodiversity, and Support Well-Being of Older People
G-7 Science Academies Call for Actions to Improve Climate Change Decision-Making, Protect Ocean Biodiversity, and Support Well-Being of Older People
Today the science academies of the G-7 countries issued three joint statements to their respective governments to inform discussions during the G-7 summit to be held in Hiroshima, Japan, in May, as well as ongoing policymaking.
In Wake of Gene-Edited Baby Scandal, China Sets New Ethics Rules for Human Studies
In Wake of Gene-Edited Baby Scandal, China Sets New Ethics Rules for Human Studies
Nearly 5 years after a Chinese scientist sparked worldwide outrage by announcing he had helped create genetically edited babies, China has unveiled new rules aimed at preventing a repeat of such ethically problematic research on humans.