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The Last Plenary: the Main Research Policy Issues of EU's 9th Legislature

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The Last Plenary: the Main Research Policy Issues of EU's 9th Legislature

MEPs are gathering in Strasbourg this week for the last plenary session in the current EU legislature, with many of them about to enter into campaign mode ahead of the 9 June ballot.   On the agenda this week are votes on a report by Tomislav Sokol and Annalisa Tardion on the European Health Data Space, another vote on how EuroHPC computers can help boost the EU AI industry by Maria da Graça Carvalho, and a debate on the Net Zero industry act, a piece of legislation spearheaded by Christian Ehler.  
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Africa

South Korea's KAIST-inspired Science Education Model Goes Global in Africa

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Africa

South Korea's KAIST-inspired Science Education Model Goes Global in Africa

South Koreas KAIST-inspired science education model goes global in Africa Kenyas version of KAIST to be built in smart city Konza
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Japan
Careers

Japan to Boost Financial Aid for Young Researchers to Revitalize Japan's Global Standing in Technology Research

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Japan to Boost Financial Aid for Young Researchers to Revitalize Japan's Global Standing in Technology Research

With the aim of boosting Japan's slumping research capabilities, the education ministry is planning to launch financial support for groups of young researchers engaged in international collaborative research in advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and medicine. The support from the ministry will include travel expenses from Japan and costs for organizing research conferences. The ministry hopes the initiative will enhance Japan's research capabilities by facilitating interactions with leading researchers abroad, thus achieving results in promising collaborative research.

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Does New Zealand's Serve on Research Evaluation Tell Us Anything About the Future of the REF?

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Does New Zealand's Serve on Research Evaluation Tell Us Anything About the Future of the REF?

Reflecting on the cancellation of New Zealand's Performance Based Research Fund, Roger Smyth explores the origins of this policy change and what it might mean for the future prospects of the REF in…
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Opinion
AI
Sustainability

Will AI Accelerate or Delay the Race to Net-zero Emissions?

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Sustainability

Will AI Accelerate or Delay the Race to Net-zero Emissions?

As artificial intelligence transforms the global economy, researchers need to explore scenarios to assess how it can help, rather than harm, the climate.
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Research
EU

We Need Actions Not Words, Defence Industry Tells EU Leaders

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EU

We Need Actions Not Words, Defence Industry Tells EU Leaders

Following the shock of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, defence spending and R&D has jumped up the EU's list of priorities, with calls from some quarters for a 'war economy'.
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Funding
Evaluation

Anonymizing Research Funding Applications Could Reduce ‘Prestige Privilege’

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Evaluation

Anonymizing Research Funding Applications Could Reduce ‘Prestige Privilege’

For research funders seeking to minimize bias in their selection process, removing applicants’ institutional affiliations from their submissions could help address a common disparity: disproportionate funding going to those at the most prestigious places. 

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Equality

University and College Union Strike Ballot over Sheffield Hallam Cuts

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Work Place
Equality

University and College Union Strike Ballot over Sheffield Hallam Cuts

University staff are to vote on possible strike action over what a union has called "scandalous" cuts. Members of the University and College Union (UCU) at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) said university management had launched "a wholesale attack on staff and students".

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Open Research

Open Principles Reaffirm Digital Science's Commitment to Open Research

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Open Principles Reaffirm Digital Science's Commitment to Open Research

Digital Science has today launched its Open Principles, a new initiative that commits its research information solutions to open science now and into the future.
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EU
Open Research

High-profile Report Urges EU to Create a 'Fifth Freedom' of Research and Innovation

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High-profile Report Urges EU to Create a 'Fifth Freedom' of Research and Innovation

The European Union needs a revamped single market that includes a "fifth freedom" dedicated to the free movement of research, innovation, knowledge and education, according to a high-profile policy report by former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta.
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Dual Use
Research

Poland Supports Funding of Dual Use Technologies in EU's Next Research Programme

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Dual Use
Research

Poland Supports Funding of Dual Use Technologies in EU's Next Research Programme

The Polish government is backing the inclusion of dual-use technologies in the EU's next seven-year research and innovation funding programme, due to start in 2028, saying the tense geopolitical situation makes it vital.
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Open Science
Evaluation

Researchers need ‘open’ bibliographic databases, new declaration says

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Researchers need ‘open’ bibliographic databases, new declaration says

Major platforms such as the Web of Science, widely used to generate metrics and evaluate researchers, are proprietary. More than 30 research and funding organizations call for the community to commit to platforms that instead are free for all, more transparent about their methods, and without restrictions about how the data can be used.

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Data Protection
Data Privacy

New Data Protection and Privacy Laws Have Changed the Regulatory Landscape for Researchers in the Global North

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Data Privacy

New Data Protection and Privacy Laws Have Changed the Regulatory Landscape for Researchers in the Global North

Last year saw significant changes in data protections laws across Europe, the UK and the USA, which have created a more complex, but GDPR aligned regulatory environment for researchers.

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AI

"AI Is a Tool, and Its Values Are Human Values."

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"AI Is a Tool, and Its Values Are Human Values."

Deep learning and artificial intelligence pioneer Fei-Fei Li shares her thoughts on how to keep AI centered on human well-being.
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International
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Europe
US

Restricting International Research is Largely a European and North American Trend, Global Survey Finds

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Cooperation
Europe
US

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.

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Climate
Public Policy

Understanding the science-policy interface in urban climate governance from a co-production perspective: Insights from the cases of Hamburg and São Paulo

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Understanding the science-policy interface in urban climate governance from a co-production perspective: Insights from the cases of Hamburg and São Paulo

Urban governance, the interplay of governmental bodies with other actors shaping decision-making and its implementation, plays a key role for mitigation and adaptation measures in cities. While knowledge co-production is advanced as an instrumental approach to support climate action, a gap between knowledge and implementation persists.

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Eastern Europe

For Poland, the Unfreezing of €137B in EU Funds is an Opportunity for Research, but Money Alone is Not Enough

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Eastern Europe

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.
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Eastern Europe

Western Balkans Must Address Innovation Performance to Boost Competitiveness

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Eastern Europe

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.
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Efforts to Support Palestinian Scientists Struggling with the Realities of War

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Efforts to Support Palestinian Scientists Struggling with the Realities of War

New initiatives aim to provide opportunities for scholars and students in Gaza.

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AI

Report Highlights Strategies to Accelerate AI in Research

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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.

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