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The country’s record on academic freedom is far from stellar, but the hope is these partnerships will help bolster commitment to researcher autonomy

Setting a separate target for deployment of novel renewable technologies could open up markets for start-ups, but there are also other barriers that need to be lifted

Clinical trials were halted as COVID-19 took hold. But inability to see patients face-to-face has inspired the use of technology to monitor patients remotely, leading to improvements that are here to stay

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An economic crisis fuelled by war, energy shortages and inflation looks likely to put further strain on national R&D budgets

For some, bridges to Russia’s scientists should remain open to encourage dissent and maintain ties. But those closest to the frontline in Ukraine say this is naïve

Rather than being an ‘America first’ initiative, the move to grow the domestic semiconductor sector will embrace international cooperation, especially with Europe

As EU funding for defence R&D grows, it is important to ensure different programmes come together as a coherent whole. At the same time, the EU and NATO should look for synergies in defence research, to avoid duplication and inefficiencies

With the UK planning to increase R&D spending, questions are being asked about how to attract more people with advanced skills in science, technology, engineering and maths

In a show of solidarity, the EU now welcomes Ukrainian organisations to take part in projects funded by its €7.5B supercomputing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills programme

Researchers on both sides of the Channel want the UK to be part of the €95.5B research programme, but there is little optimism that the change of leadership will end the political impasse

A battle over unused money and cuts to research funding are part of the annual ‘ritual dance’

MEPs have finally lost patience over the 18 month delay in getting the new EU equity fund up and running. But as the gloves came off today, the Commission claimed the solution is in sight

The EU is world-leader in quantum research, but companies set up to exploit this are struggling to get the money needed to scale. Experts say the EU and member states should coordinate efforts and work to boost investment

Research stakeholders in Brussels welcome the move but are left wondering what the Commission’s long-term plans are