The Widening News

Transfer of four humanities and social science research centres reveals deeper disputes on governance

The university has reviewed accounting procedures in the wake of a scandal that saw €2.5 million embezzled by four staff

A lack of detailed data means the recent midterm review has little new to say about the effectiveness of Widening policies

More governments should follow Lithuania and transfer regional funds for “direct management” by the European Innovation Council

New curbs on academic freedom mean Serbia no longer meets conditions for joining the EU, campaigners argue

The biotech sector in central and eastern Europe is growing, but still needs help overcoming barriers such as access to investment

Widening actions could be undermined if FP10 merges with a broader Competitiveness Fund, participants say

The current approach creates “unfounded imbalances” among member states, science minister says

The region is poised to become a driving force in global growth and development. Europe’s academic community should help

Researchers in the Widening countries are getting more involved in Horizon Europe, but significant gaps remain in south-eastern Europe