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EU calls for universities, science to be more interconnected
Universities should promote interdisciplinary thinking, engagement in public debates and applied research to support meaningful policymaking, experts and lawmakers told a recent EURACTIV event.
Multi-million EU research grants stir debate in Italy
A scathing article critising the generous grants allocated by the European Research Council (ERC) appeared in the Italian daily Corriere della Sera on Sunday (5 January), reviving a long-running debate in Italy over the poor state of the country's research.
March for Science: Is the basis of the knowledge society being eroded?
After years of sluggish advance, the house of world economics looks generally strong. However, those who ensure the knowledge base for growth, the scientists and researchers, face threats to their system, writes Thomas Jorgensen.
Europe’s biotechnology potential hindered by investment fears
In terms of pure biotechnology, Europe has embraced innovation. However, it cannot compete with the US yet because it cannot drive private investment in the field, as well as open up the market to new products, a pharmaceutical executive told EURACTIV.com in Lyon.
Brexit casts doubt over Uganda development project on lung disease
The UK's vote to leave the European Union has come at a crucial moment in the development of an international medical project that throws into sharp relief the state of flux Brexit has cast over collaborative research, says Jack Barton.
European universities to be included in UK application process
UK students will for the first time be able to apply for European universities through the UK’s centralised application channel, UCAS. VideoPromoted content
Commission welcomes new international university ranking
The launch of a new global university ranking, set up with €2 million in EU funding was welcomed by the European Commission on Monday. U-multirank assesses the performance of more than 850 higher education institutions worldwide by producing multi-dimensional listings rating universities on a wider range of factors than existing international rankings.
Experts warn of university rankings bias as EU prepares new table
To boost the global standing of EU universities, the European Commission has pegged in its higher education strategy a new form of university listing, which analysts say may overturn the US “elite” bias of current commercial rankings.