Richard L. Hudson

A draft plan, for adoption in Brussels on 4 March, highlights the importance of research and innovation in making EU industry more competitive

EU research chief Mariya Gabriel says basic principles of UK participation in EU research programmes will be the same as for other non-EU members

Data privacy, liability – and the possibility of mind control – are among concerns experts raise, as OECD issues first international recommendations on the emerging technology

Negotiations on a ‘Global Partnership’ on artificial intelligence would have OECD, Montreal and Paris as starting points for policy discussions – but other organisations may also emerge

The EU’s Group of Chief Scientific Advisors suggests ‘strengthened’ procedures for delivering evidence-based recommendations to Brussels policy makers

Japanese vice minister hopes for a deal with Brussels by April – but terms ‘might take some time.’ The key aim for Tokyo is increasing R&D cooperation with EU one way or another

Draft EU paper targets cash flow and other financial problems in its Horizon 2020 ‘Joint Undertakings’ involving multiple companies, universities and governments

New document shows how research will fit incoming Commission president’s top-line goals – but will it win more money for the programme?

Since 2016, UCL has been reviewing contracts, staff policies, student fees and international partnerships. A detailed look highlights how the entire UK academic sector is bracing for the Brexit crash

Negotiations for 24-plus countries have to wait until EU leaders agree among themselves on Horizon legislation – which won’t be until next year