It is the fourth country to try out an EU synergy tool that has had favourable reviews from Lithuania and Malta

Leszek Kaczmarek calls for greater understanding of local context when assessing research excellence

National policies alone will not be enough for the EU’s newer member states to catch up to top performers

Circulating research talent can help build cohesion and prosperity in southeast Europe and the Western Balkans

Science|Business is giving its renamed Widening newsletter more focus on national research and innovation initiatives in central and eastern Europe

The president of the academy tells Science|Business about his hopes to see new global companies grow out of Czech labs

There are concerns that the strategies are overlooked in the European Commission’s proposed future cohesion plans

Leadership is one area where well-intentioned strategies are in place, but are often not put into daily use