Sweden’s experience in shifting the focus of EU-funded research from a thematic base to a defined, higher-impact approach could provide a template for mission-oriented research in Framework Programme 9. That would also open up FP9 to less-developed regions and third countries
A new Science|Business report finds costs may be lower than expected for the EU’s ambitious plans to better connect researchers and their data across the continent – and examines ways to fund it
Fast-changing draft of next EU Framework Programme highlights Macron’s plan for ‘disruptive innovation’ and bridging east-west research divide – but nothing is finalised yet
European Commission is exploring ways to use blockchain tamper-proof technology to share data between member states in security critical areas including health, tax, chemicals and food traceability. EU-level pilots are to be funded in the next budget
Almost a year after an amendment to the Hungarian education law undermined its status, faculty say the Budapest-based university is still exposed - but administration sees no drop in applications
With British universities one of the most popular destinations, cutting the UK out of Erasmus would be a big loss for the student exchange scheme, say people involved in its organisation
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