In the face of competing demands, it is critically important that FP10 is not stretched thin but instead concentrates on what EU research programmes do best

As China fears mount, US, UK and Canadian science agencies discuss collaboration on security. Meanwhile, the US National Science Foundation lays the ground for a new security centre, and Republicans push for tighter controls over foreign research funding

With Canada set to associate to the EU’s research and innovation framework programme, Science|Business data show where collaboration is already strong

Parliament’s push for better protection at an EU level gathers pace as MEP resolution gears up for final vote in plenary 

As part of the AUKUS security pact, Australia wants to make dual use research collaborations with the US and UK seamless. But new legislation to achieve this goal could seriously hinder work with the EU, universities are warning

Review of technology transfer calls for greater clarity on spin-out terms, but clears universities of cashing-in

Some in Switzerland had feared the country might have to wait years to associate. But with the European Commission opening exploratory talks yesterday, there are now hopes for a deal next year

Three universities in Widening countries are under investigation, including the University of Zagreb, where a dean of faculty and 28 others were arrested on suspicion of fraud involving €1.7M of EU funds

European University Association offers 18 recommendations for improving €26.2B EU education fund in half-way evaluation. The biggest administrative improvement would be fixing long-running problems with IT

Voluntary initiatives have failed to ensure mutual recognition of qualifications across the EU. MEPs should be given greater authority to set quality standards and promote seamless mobility of students, says Sabine Verheyen MEP, chair of the education committee