Richard L. Hudson

A two-year political fight formally began in Brussels on 30 November with the publication of the European Commission’s plan for Horizon 2020, its omnibus R&D programme. It promises less red tape, broader benefits, and more jobs and economic growth – but is it too expensive?

Who decides what researchers should study with EU funding? An odd policy debate highlights a key issue in the EU’s €82 billion plan

It’s hard to care about the European Research Area. But creating a single market for research is important and the Commission needs to show the world why

Biosimilars, e-health among areas targeted for collaboration in Science|Business panel in Washington

University College London has set out a five year strategy to hone its commercial edge and become a global leader in enterprise and innovation

Science|Business launches its revamped online portal for European research and innovation.

The recent death of ‘fractal’ scientist Benoit Mandelbrot highlights the importance of having plenty of cross-disciplinary ‘agitators’ in our age of specialised big science.

The European Commission published a list of what it considers best practice in national policies to promote research and innovation. Tell us how good or bad your government is.

As an expert panel urges better EU handling of scientific data, Commissioner Kroes suggests Framework funding should also take account of it.

GE’s $200M call for entrepreneurs to bring their smart grid technologies is also a challenge to the whole system of research, development and innovation in Europe.