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As the Commission gets an early start on planning its next big R&D programme, Science|Business launches a special report summarising dozens of ideas gathered at its Brussels conference

This systematic review of PRO measurements in cancer clinical trials in Germany identified studies that use these measures and assessed the feasibility of collecting this type of patient-reported data in cancer clinical practice.

High quality does not always equate to high value in healthcare. Teasing out what works is essential to making Europe’s healthcare systems sustainable for the future

EU Commission holds off fixing a long-term appointment until after Bulgaria picks new EU representative

The UNI-SET consortium and the European University Association have opened the Call for Contributions for the 4th UNI-SET Energy Clustering Event, hosted by Imperial College London (UK) on 27 and 28 March 2017.

Healthcare and policy experts from across the EU say that measuring patient outcomes will enable member-states to move from hospital- to patient-centered healthcare systems.

Trinity’s LERU membership to influence EU research policy for benefit of Ireland

Crucial vote to settle long-running dispute on immigration could see scientists fully welcomed back into Horizon 2020

One of the world’s most successful inventors – with over 400 patents to his name – best known for his bi-metal kettle controls used in two billion devices worldwide, is yet again turning his attention to philanthropy at his alma mater, the University of Cambridge

A second investigation, ordered by Education Commissioner Tibor Navracsics, confirms the need for fundamental reform of management and says EIT’s knowledge and innovation communities will require longer-term funding

“This is a topic which warrants attention,” says Fagon.

The study, commissioned by the electronics company Philips, covers Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the UK and the US.

Pressure on the public purse means research investment is slowing, according to the OECD. Government R&D budgets are in decline following 30 years of growth

The latest figures show Spanish companies receive the most funding from the EU’s start-up engine

The submitted projects, which may eventually become new business initiatives, include microgrids for better energy management in refugee camps, a virtual space to encourage survivors of traffic accidents to return to work, and a system to improve communication skills and quality of life for people with mental disabilities

As the EU lays the ground for its first foray into defence research, Denis Roger, Director of European synergies and innovation talks to Science|Business about what to expect from the new €90 million programme