Networks demand government and EU intervention to raise standards at universities and research institutions

Stalled proposal to deregulate growth of some genetically modified plants in Europe begins to move under pressure from EU presidency

A five-year assessment could hold lessons for the EU as Brussels tries to create its own ARPA-style agency

Report adds to fears that the bloc is ‘flying without radar’ when trying to avoid dependence on other powers

A retrospective analysis of proposals under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions scheme feeds into the push for more emphasis on qualitative research assessment, but more studies are needed

The Dutch university has opted out of the Times Higher Education league table this year, adding further momentum to the research assessment reform movement that is pushing for universities and researchers to be judged on quality not quantity

As the process of reforming research assessment gains momentum, representatives of Widening countries share concerns that their perspectives will not be properly accommodated