Science|Business Reporting

The first of a new network of centres modelled on Germany’s Fraunhofer system will specialise in high value manufacturing

The body representing Europe’s leading research universities is calling for the separate accounting requirements for Framework Programme projects to be abolished

A new pilot will link entrepreneurs with the public and voluntary sectors across Europe to develop and deliver products and services that address unmet social needs

A four year project will set up a demonstration of telehealth in action, showing how it can improve care whilst prompting the development of new markets

Following endorsement from the Commission, Europe’s aviation companies will announce plans for joint research programmes to green the industry later this month

New measures are needed for Europe meets its 2020 target of a 20 per cent improvement in energy efficiency. Building intelligence into the electricity grid is one concrete way to achieve this

The funding will support the development of safety and technical standards for switching batteries in and out of cars quickly and safely

The UK government announced what it says is the largest ever funding package for translational medicine of up to £775 million over 5 years.

The European Commission and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory have formalised their intention to maintain and further develop their cooperation.

Clinical research has greater societal impact over a 15-20 year timescale, while basic research has greater academic impact, according to a new study