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Western Balkans Must Address Innovation Performance to Boost Competitiveness
The Western Balkan region has the potential to be a significant player in the European economy and can contribute to its competitiveness and innovation performance, but only if policymakers start preparing now, a new report on competitiveness trends in the region shows.
For Poland, the Unfreezing of €137B in EU Funds is an Opportunity for Research, but Money Alone is Not Enough
For Poland, the Unfreezing of €137B in EU Funds is an Opportunity for Research, but Money Alone is Not Enough
The unfreezing of up to €137 billion in EU funds following reforms in Poland is an opportunity to increase investment and confidence in the country's innovation ecosystem, but the money must be backed up by strategic planning, say key stakeholders.
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.
Report Highlights Strategies to Accelerate AI in Research
There is ample policy and strategic action around generative AI and research but scant exchange of knowledge between the world's countries.
The EU's Ominous Emphasis on 'Open Strategic Autonomy' in Research
A reboot of the flagship Horizon Europe fund risks prioritizing a mindset geared towards security over open, future-facing research collaboration.
Climate Science, Policy, Fiction, and Narrative: Framing the Upcoming Special Report on Cities and Climate Change
Climate Science, Policy, Fiction, and Narrative: Framing the Upcoming Special Report on Cities and Climate Change
Join the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace for a special discussion that will bring together IPCC authors (including some who will participate in Riga), climate policy experts, and writers using fiction and narrative to push the boundaries of science and policy.
Pentagon Advisors Urge Caution in Tightening Science Security
Despite rising worries about sensitive US technologies leaking to China, a special government advisory group urged caution before imposing any broad new controls over fundamental science, lest they inhibit important discoveries.
Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation and Evidence-informed Policy-making
While the importance of translating evidence into policies and practices is widely acknowledged by evidence producers, intermediaries, users, and funders, there is much less agreement on suitable mechanisms for promoting effective evidence use. As a response, the World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated an extensive and inclusive research priority-setting exercise in Knowledge Translation (KT) and Evidence-informed Policy-making (EIP) through a series of technical consultations.
Awaiting a Decision on New Research Regulations, Scientists Pen Dueling Articles to Shape 'gain-of-function' Policies
Awaiting a Decision on New Research Regulations, Scientists Pen Dueling Articles to Shape 'gain-of-function' Policies
New government policies for overseeing 'gain-of-function' research projects that could create pandemic capable pathogens may be on the horizon. Scientists are busily trying to shape them through dueling journal articles.
Two Swiss Strengths Help Anticipate Tomorrow's World
Scientific anticipation in diplomacy and Switzerland's contribution to solving major global problems were the focus of a SWI-hosted panel discussion.
National Science Board Reports a Need for More Support of STEM Talent
U.S. National Science Board members called for more robust funding for science and engineering.
How Social Science Helps Us Combat Climate Change
How Social Science Helps Us Combat Climate Change
How social science helps combat climate change.
When is Policy Evidence-Based?
What are the conditions under which a policymaker is justified in claiming that a given policy is evidence-based?
Understanding the EU's €270M Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme
In April, the European Commission will open its annual MSCA postdoctoral fellowships call to help connect excellent researchers with host institutions around the world.
Ditching 'Anthropocene': Why Ecologists Say the Term Still Matters
Beyond stratigraphic definitions, the name has broader significance for understanding humans' place on Earth.
Switzerland Takes Another Step Towards Being Able to Apply to Horizon Europe
Switzerland Takes Another Step Towards Being Able to Apply to Horizon Europe
Member states have signed off a negotiating mandate with Switzerland, clearing another hurdle in talks that pave the way for Swiss researchers to apply for European Research Council (ERC) grants.
Universities of Applied Sciences Call for Timely and Equitable Access to Work Programmes in FP10
Universities of Applied Sciences Call for Timely and Equitable Access to Work Programmes in FP10
The European Commission should improve the adoption and publication of research work programmes in the next framework programme, FP10, say universities of applied sciences.
Cost of Damage to Ukraine's Scientific Infrastructure over $1.2B and 'growing Every Day'
Cost of Damage to Ukraine's Scientific Infrastructure over $1.2B and 'growing Every Day'
The total cost of reconstructing Ukraine's public science infrastructure currently stands at more than $1.26 billion (€1.15 billion), according to a study by UNESCO.
Nobel Prize Scientists on AI, Democracy and Critical Thinking
Nobel prize-winning scientists and a world-leading AI researcher highlighted the dazzling potential of AI to support research, the contributions of science to democracy and the importance of critical thinking in the age of AI, at a Nobel Prize Dialogue held in Brussels this week.
New Toolkit Launched to Protect Scientists from Abuse
The Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) has a toolkit to help experts including scientists and researchers who might face online abuse.
Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on a Science-policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Prevention
Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on a Science-policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Prevention
The third session of the OEWG will be held at International Conference Center in Geneva (CICG), Switzerland from 17 to 21 June 2024.
Helmholtz Calls for More Attractive Widening Programme in Framework Programme 10
Helmholtz Calls for More Attractive Widening Programme in Framework Programme 10
The EU's next framework research programme should continue funding projects aimed at bridging Europe's research and innovation gap, Germany's largest research organisation said in a paper highlighting their priorities for the successor of Horizon Europe.
Top AI researchers say OpenAI, Meta and more hinder independent evaluations
Tech company policies have put a chill on independent AI research, says open letter.
What Science Says About Hybrid Working - and How to Make It a Success
How researchers can maximize creativity and connection in the 'new normal'.
ERROR: A Bug Bounty Program for Science
ERROR is a bug bounty program for science to systematically detect and report errors in academic publications.
Financing Nature-Based Solutions for a Better Future
Inger Andersen of UNEP underscores the urgency of nature-based solutions and calls for increased financing to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. She urges investment in protected areas and sustainable practices, emphasizing the intrinsic value of nature in addressing global challenges, speaking during the UN Science-Policy-Business Forum session at UNEA-6.
Scientific Publishing: The First Year of a New Era
What happened when eLife decided to eliminate accept/reject decisions after peer review?
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