EU chief scientific adviser

The need for scientific research to deliver economic growth has never been more pressing. The EU’s first chief scientific adviser Anne Glover tells Science|Business what she will do to close the gap between science and industry, and promote innovation

Policy makers have put innovation and the promotion of entrepreneurship at the heart of economic rejuvenation plans. But can start-ups seriously be expected to end unemployment overnight?

Scottish biologist Anne Glover, named EU Chief Scientific Advisor, will face major challenges to be a ‘voice of science’ in Brussels

Barroso is continuing a personal search to find the right candidate for the €200,000 science advisor post