The Academy and the government are pursuing separate reform agendas, raising concerns about independence

Money is pouring into AI businesses that promise cool innovations – but basic research needs steady public funding to solve the societal challenges that AI poses, argues University of Bergen researcher

The world’s largest particle physics lab is getting closer to building a new accelerator to replace the Large Hadron Collider which opened in 2008

A council of 12 research leaders will be set up to advise the French president as part of plans to put science ‘at the heart of decision-making’, while the roles of research institutes and universities will be redefined

An independent expert group recommends a ‘commando operation’ to urgently cut the bureaucracy that leaves young researchers spending up to 50% of their time on administration, and for more diversified and sustainable funding for France’s largest research organisation

With the likely new government promising to increase R&D funding and ‘depoliticise’ science, researchers are pointing to further reforms they say are needed to increase the standing and quality of the country’s research system

European Commission research suggests awarding grants to early career researchers and involving industry is good for innovation

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

Two open letters have been sent to Poland’s president and prime minister in an attempt to prevent the National Science Centre - the main basic research funding agency - from closure

The strategy aims to ensure German science excels internationally. It has worked well for the biggest hitters - but many worry universities in former East Germany are being left behind