How Geopolitical Rifts Cut Scientific Collaboration
A new study finally puts a number on the extent to which spats hurt research ties. But the bigger story may be the resilience of global science.
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Greenland Research Institutions Halt New US Collaborations Citing Mistrust
Greenland Research Institutions Halt New US Collaborations Citing Mistrust
Over the summer, Greenland’s two largest research institutions, the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and the University of Greenland, both announced policies of not starting new research projects with US researchers.
Engagement with the scientific community can have a stimulating effect on Swiss diplomacy
Engagement with the scientific community can have a stimulating effect on Swiss diplomacy
This interview with Ambassador Philipp Stalder explains why Switzerland is trying to strengthen science-diplomacy links with African partners. It highlights existing Swiss-African research collaborations, and frames research cooperation as a way to build long-term trust and support foreign-policy objectives.
Industry Rejects Move to Cash Contributions for EU Joint Undertakings
Industry Rejects Move to Cash Contributions for EU Joint Undertakings
The European Commission has received significant pushback to its suggestion that industry could be required to make cash rather than in kind contributions to Horizon Europe joint undertakings (JUs).
Norway and Iceland Set to Join EU Satellite Programmes
EU collaboration will help the two Nordic countries prepare for “times of crisis” and boost their space industries.
France Takes Step Towards Creating New Innovation Body
France could become the latest European country to set up a new innovation body after a government-commissioned report recommended it create one “within months, not years.”
FP10 Should Remain Open, Excellent and Secure
Applying an ‘EU preference’ to advanced science and technology will only increase Europe’s strategic vulnerabilities.
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Science-based Multilateralism
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Science-based Multilateralism
Countries are meeting in Geneva for the first Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution plenary.
UK and German Universities Look to Strengthen Research Ties
UK and German Universities Look to Strengthen Research Ties
The Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities has proposed a series of measures that would help increase collaboration between academic institutions in the UK and Germany.
What CERN Does Next Matters for Science and for International Cooperation
The world's largest particle-physics laboratory is approaching a pivotal moment in its history.
Beyond Science: Barriers for Global South Researchers in International Agricultural Development
Beyond Science: Barriers for Global South Researchers in International Agricultural Development
From stalled visas and travel woes to discrimination, barriers for Global South scientists to participate in the international research community are numerous.
US Lawmakers Aim to Limit Citizens of China and Russia from Accessing DOE Labs
US Lawmakers Aim to Limit Citizens of China and Russia from Accessing DOE Labs
Legislation advancing in the Senate and House would restrict Chinese and Russian citizens from using national labs of the Department of Energy.
Restricting International Research is Largely a European and North American Trend, Global Survey Finds
Restricting International Research is Largely a European and North American Trend, Global Survey Finds
A survey of more than 700 universities worldwide has found that geopolitical tensions have cut global research links in Europe and North America far more dramatically than in other areas of the world.
South Korea Joins Horizon Europe in Multi-Billion Euro Push to Globalise Science
South Korea Joins Horizon Europe in Multi-Billion Euro Push to Globalise Science
South Korea has officially completed negotiations to join the EU's research and innovation programme Horizon Europe, making it the first Asian country outside the European region to associate.
China Becomes Russia's Biggest Collaborator After War Decimates Science Ties with the West
China Becomes Russia's Biggest Collaborator After War Decimates Science Ties with the West
China has become Russia's biggest scientific collaborator following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, largely because ties to the west have dramatically shrunk since the war began.
Realistically shaping scientific cooperation with China
The DAAD has today published guidelines for academic cooperation with China in a recommendation paper.
Is the EU-Africa Innovation Plan Toothless?
Meaningful investment might be essential for fixing power imbalances in science and innovation.
Xi-Biden Summit Resumes Research and Technology Collaboration on Climate
Washington and Beijing have resumed a raft of environment-related collaboration measures, including promises of new support for Chinese and American universities to work together on recycling and resource efficiency.
'Momentum Building' Around CERN's Next Particle Collider
Preparations for a massive new particle smasher near Geneva are picking up speed. But the huge physics project faces many obstacles.
U.S.-China Tensions Could Complicate Effort to Renew Key Research Pact
U.S.-China Tensions Could Complicate Effort to Renew Key Research Pact
Rising tensions between the United States and China could derail the renewal of a 44-year-old agreement on scientific cooperation between the two countries. Last week, U.S. President Joe Biden invited China to spend the next 6 months discussing changes to the broad agreement, first signed in 1979, that enables joint research.
Closer ties for German U15 and Canadian Unis
The German U15 group of research-intensive universities has signed a long-term agreement to support closer ties between researchers and universities at its Canadian counterpart, U15 Canada.
The US and China May Be Ending an Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation
The US and China May Be Ending an Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation
China's success in science and technology propelled it to the forefront of many fields. Now, the US wants to pull back from years of intense cooperation.
Does International R&D Cooperation Under Institutional Agreements Have a Greater Impact Than Those Without Agreements?
Does International R&D Cooperation Under Institutional Agreements Have a Greater Impact Than Those Without Agreements?
Funding agencies (FAs) have increasingly engaged in international cooperation agreements (ICAs) to encourage world-class research and achieve more promising outcomes in the context of increasing competition for research resources. While the benefits of International Research Collaboration are largely supported by literature, less attention was paid to the influence of ICA on scientific and technological outputs.
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