Policy

Management and business performance, rather than innovation, is the main focus for companies collaborating with universities, according to survey of UK businesses.

President Obama’s $814B stimulus plan was the bone of contention in this week’s mid-term elections. So has the extra spending on science delivered or not?

Estonia is using Structural Funds, Framework grants and international collaboration to build its science base and drive innovation.

In an unexpected change of heart, the US government has reversed its previous and long-held stance that genes can be patented.

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is to set up a biotechnology laboratory in Chile, its first research centre in South America, following an agreement with the Chilean government.

It's a 10% cut in real terms, but UK science wins the argument over its contribution to economic growth.

In the second part of its series looking at science in Spain, Science|Business looks at how facing up to budget cuts has put the spotlight on structural reform.

The European Commission has launched a consultation on e-procurement, publishing a Green Paper, and asking for contributions on how to speed up the procurement process.