Policy

Who can deliver on science and innovation? I can, says the UK’s new Science Minister, Paul Drayson.

The UK's BBSRC and Japan’s JST have signed an agreement to align their funding for systems biology research.

The German Research Foundation DFG and the German Science Council have outlined their views on the further development of the Excellence Initiative.

All research papers resulting from Irish Research Council funding must now be placed in an open access repository within six months of first publication.

R&D Commissioner Janez Potočnik is keen to see his country, Slovenia, advancing the European Research Area during its EU Presidency. But, asks Nuala Moran, is the necessary momentum there?

The Commission has announced the 22 members of the European Research Area Board, charged with advising on the creation of the European Research Area.

The UK government has set up a new strategy board to promoting the country’s expertise in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare.

The European Commission has proposed measures to make it easier for venture capital firms to raise funds and make investments across national borders.

A call for new ideas to shake up the Brussels policy world.

On its second anniversary, the Science|Business news network is launching the Policy Bridge, an independent channel for news and events dedicated to EU innovation and R&D policy.