By focussing in on the research function, international university rankings are giving a skewed picture and pushing investments towards things that improve an institution’s position, and away from core activities like teaching.
The latest Eurobarometer report shows citizens have concerns about the security and privacy of their data online. This is holding back the development of Europe’s single digital market, says the Commission
Following the deadly outbreak of E. coli infections in Germany, scientists in Saarbruecken are providing free access to the pathogen’s genetic regulation data, to spur research into new antibiotics
The Helmholtz is to lead a major investigation into the sustainable development of rice ecosystems in Southeast Asia involving 22 research institutions
The UK climate minister Greg Barker has announced cuts to the feed-in tariff for all solar installations above 50kw, a move of huge significance to the industry
The new National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) has been officially opened to support the development of Ireland’s biopharmaceutical sector
Six new collaborative projects have been funded by the UK Technology Strategy Board to advance personalised medicine in cancer and lay foundations for national adoption
A sharp reduction in early stage venture capital and bank lending meant increased demand for angel funding. But there were few exits, leaving angels with little money to recycle into new companies
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