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ViewEU drug proposals need scrutiny, Dutch government advised

Further clarity is needed around evidence generation and regulatory expertise, consultancy says

ViewConsider health in transitions policy, researchers urge

Rathenau Institute paper points out health implications of transitions in energy and food systems

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 29 June to 5 July

This week: AI research projects, opposition to student fines and new members of KNAW board

View‘Human-AI collaboration can boost research’

Combination of human understanding and artificial intelligence elevates both, say TNO experts

ViewUniversity heads warn new minister over budget cuts

Plans of newly installed government risk undermining Netherlands’ knowledge sector, board chairs say

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 22-28 June

This week: a campaign against cuts, a nomination for science minister and slow academic reforms

ViewDutch researchers report dozens of threats over 13-month period

Intimidation and threats show need for increased measures to protect academic freedom, report says

ViewControversial policy levels gender balance of academic intake

Eindhoven University of Technology hails impact of preventing men from applying for jobs

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 15-21 June

This week: urban innovation, Education Council leadership and offshore windfarms

ViewProminent Dutch scientists raise alarm over budget cuts

Winners of major prizes speak out against government plans to reduce research spending

ViewSurge in European patents enforced by the Netherlands

Country’s validation of European patents rose by 28 per cent in just one year

ViewBiggest share of Netherlands’ funding from EU used for R&I

Netherlands directed around €1.1 billion in EU funds to research and innovation in 2022

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 8-14 June

This week: support for open science, funding for psychedelics research and fears for investment expertise

ViewDutch rectors: ‘We should not break ties with Israeli academics’

Group says collaboration with a country should stop only on instruction from the government

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 1-7 June

This week: green hydrogen, virtual reality and applied research

ViewDutch academy to fund study of its own colonial past

Independent investigation will delve into KNAW’s involvement in the Dutch imperial era

ViewTU/e boosts its collaboration with semiconductor giant

Eindhoven University of Technology and ASML sign agreement to significantly expand their joint projects

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 25-31 May

This week: electricity plans, a Global Research Council appointment and an evaluation of NWO institutes

ViewAcademies fear effects of science funding cuts

Incoming Dutch coalition’s proposed cuts will “undermine ambitions for strengthening the knowledge economy”

ViewDutch science policy needs ‘new instruments’, report says

Think tank says developments including digitalisation and changing international relations will profoundly impact science

ViewMajor concerns raised over new cabinet’s plans for Dutch science

Incoming coalition government criticised over planned cuts

ViewAuthority could intervene over university working conditions

Dutch universities need to improve their workplace culture, says watchdog

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 18-24 May

This week: a microchip envoy, money for innovation and inconsistent rules for startups

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 11-17 May

This week: support for energy projects, high-risk research wins funding, in-depth look at shallow sea

ViewInternationalisation bill: ‘Steering’ needed to achieve balance

Dutch education minister says country also needs ability to put a brake on talent immigration

ViewDutch ministry predicts huge rise in number of foreign students

Forecast comes as government awaits passing of bill to curb internal student numbers

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 4-10 May

This week: a call for politicians to back science, energy infrastructure, and societal impact

ViewUse of generative AI still not allowed by Dutch national funders

NWO and ZonMw confirm previous bans on using artificial intelligence tools in reviewing grant applications

ViewStrong results for Dutch animal research transparency initiative

More research institutions are sharing information about animal testing, study finds

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 27 April to 3 May

This week: the Knowledge Coalition expands and young researchers win funding to host meetings