Science|Business Reporting

Innovation performance has improved but there is more to be done, particularly on patents, according to a EU Communication published this week.

UK trade body British Design Innovation has called for formal dpartnerships between design companies and higher education institutions.

The European Molecular Biology Organization has introduced a new private pension plan for postdocs designed to suit the needs of highly mobile scientists.

The Moredun Research Institute in Edinburgh has launched a new company to drive the translation of its research into new and improved vaccines for livestock.

The impact of government support for venture capital is limited by restrictions and red tape, says a UK investigation.