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Commission identifies triumphs and challenges in Horizon Europe backing for small and medium-sized firms

European industry leaders want next EU R&I programme to include dual-use technology and “financial firepower”

German plan for “mega deal” covering Erasmus+ and visa costs welcomed by student unions

Minimum salaries will increase by 6 per cent in 2026 to ‘maintain attractiveness’ of PhDs
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This week: €14m for agricultural research, Ordinance Survey archive launches and student union welcomes legislation

Research selected for investment will address both “challenges and opportunities”

New competitive funding agency represents “step-change in how research is funded”, says research minister
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In issue 611, Marc Lemaître interviewed, Switzerland’s ERC win, Iter delays, FP10 debate and more
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Ambition to inject R&I into every decision is noble but fraught, says John Whitfield
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Study of Norwegian funder shows screening two-page proposals benefits both applicants and reviewers, says Marco...

This week: gene therapy funding, equality in gaming and economic growth for North Jutland

Government’s policy change is designed to give Swedish universities more time for research

Rector and vice-rector argue against cutting ties with Chinese researchers

New faces join organisation responsible for directing EU innovation policy

Government-commissioned analysis calls for policies to reduce dropout rates and tackle skills shortages

Prior winners in Dutch National Growth Fund, which is being phased out, unlock extra support

This week: funding for rising stars, investment in lifelong learning and research on boosting innovation

EUA report finds university policies shift steadily even while facing global health and geopolitical crises

Lack of access to finance is stifling innovative firms, European Investment Bank says

Springer Nature blames market conditions for closure of Nature Italy

Group representing pharmaceutical industry accepts new rules while highlighting issues still needing clarification

This week: research institute’s new supercomputer, funding for applied science, Nature Italy folds

Why you might be writing funding bids with the wrong readers in mind

Public criticism of government’s proposed cuts prompts harsh words and last-minute meeting cancellation

University head hits out at elimination of regional institutions from flagship French scheme

Four organisations seek views on how to strengthen open science

UK spending watchdog questions Esa value for money as new science secretary emphasises space opportunities

This week: PSL University appoints president, researchers win parliamentary seats and a neuroscience unit opens

And further extension of association status should be encouraged, says CNRS president Antoine Petit

First European Open Science Cloud platform to be presented to scientific community in October

Latest European Parliamentary appointments include new chairs for key sector committees

DAAD fears smaller budget will limit its effectiveness

New member for the EU’s Mediterranean research and innovation partnerships

Professorships established to create fresh perspectives on our planet

This week: public health initiative, cuts in Hesse funding, Saarland University defends academic freedom

Increased incentives should be offered for scientists to tackle misinformation, says Science Europe report

Collaboration on research and innovation, raw materials and technology “reaffirms Serbia’s EU path”

AI and laser measurement projects get joint support from Horizon Europe and South Korean funder

Practice of animal testing for scientific purposes decreased almost 11 per cent in a year

This week: innovation investments, patented research, and grant money for wound treatment