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EU ‘risks losing edge in innovation race’ as R&D flatlines

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February 2, 2026 at 11:33 AM

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Nordic news: Denmark moves to boost research commercialisation

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February 2, 2026 at 9:31 AM

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Nordic news: Tight finances ‘could do long-term damage to Norwegian research’

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February 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM

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Cyprus presidency pressed over ‘strong concerns’ about Widening

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MEP says EU support for countries with lagging R&I performance must be negotiated by experts

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February 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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The Regulator: Part III.

Ivory Tower: The final episode of our higher education and research action trilogy.

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The Regulator: Part III - Research Professional News

Ivory Tower: The final episode of our higher education and research action show

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January 30, 2026 at 12:55 PM

Craig Nicholson

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Free to read: Swiss Science Council ‘strongly rejects’ planned closure

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Government advisory body says Switzerland would be “unique” among comparable countries in lacking independent expertise

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January 30, 2026 at 1:12 PM

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Netherlands news: Focus R&I on specific societal challenges, ministers urged

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January 30, 2026 at 11:02 AM

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Netherlands news: Funder moves to boost societal impact of research

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NWO launches Innovation Accelerator to help researchers convert knowledge into products

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January 30, 2026 at 11:01 AM

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EU visa strategy aims to promote researcher and student mobility

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January 30, 2026 at 8:06 AM

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South Africa in talks with EU about next Horizon programme

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“Premature to speculate” about changes in collaboration model, says science minister

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January 29, 2026 at 2:53 PM

Craig Nicholson

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Coara: make societal impact ‘core’ to research assessment

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January 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM

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Italy news: Research ministry reshuffle aims to improve evaluation

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January 29, 2026 at 9:18 AM

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Italy and Germany sign deal to deepen research ties

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January 29, 2026 at 9:17 AM

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Universities ‘should be deliberate and reflective’ in adopting AI, recommends new @eua.eu report

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January 29, 2026 at 8:35 AM

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France news: Researchers issue plea for Gazan colleagues

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January 28, 2026 at 4:17 PM

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France news: Sustainability strategy aims to give science more say

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January 28, 2026 at 4:16 PM

Craig Nicholson

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Commission proposal for next EU research and innovation programme needs ‘a lot of work’, says lead MEP

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January 28, 2026 at 1:29 PM

Craig Nicholson

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European Parliament education committee set to call for next EU research programme to fund the European Universities Initiative alliances @laurencefarreng.bsky.social

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January 28, 2026 at 11:16 AM

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Ministers ‘should ask questions’ on UK’s future in Horizon Europe

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Policy experts question cost-effectiveness of EU research funding programme amid ongoing financial crisis

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January 28, 2026 at 10:11 AM

Craig Nicholson

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Free to read: India to explore association to EU's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme

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January 27, 2026 at 12:53 PM

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Academia urged to tackle its environmental ‘unsustainability’

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January 27, 2026 at 12:48 PM

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As nations vie more fiercely over global talent, understanding mobile researchers’ decisions is increasingly vital

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