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European University Association releases new data on university funding

The European University Association (EUA) has presented the findings of the 2016 Public Funding Observatory that demonstrate widening funding gaps between national systems, translating into a huge challenge to the creation of unified European Higher Education and Research Areas.

Publication date: 15 October 2016

New partnership and cooperation agreement with Vietnam enters into force

On 1 October, the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between the European Union and Vietnam entered into force, following its ratification.

Publication date: 15 October 2016

EU to propose array of measures to help companies scale-up

A leaked copy of a new scale-up initiative shows the European Commission is preparing several limited measures to address the scarcity of big successful companies in Europe.

Publication date: 15 October 2016

New EU text and data mining proposal would not benefit everyone

Rights to freely search journal databases will improve the situation for some public sector researchers, but excluding start-ups from the proposal means it will be harder for them to grow and raise funds from investors.

Publication date: 15 October 2016

Expert group on how to maximise the impact of EU research funding

The European Commission is about to set up a High Level Group of independent experts that will advise them on how to maximise the impact of EU’s investment in innovation and research.

Publication date: 14 October 2016

Can EU’s new investment vehicle deliver?

The European Commission is hoping a new public-private fund of funds can bolster venture capital markets and funnel money to start-ups, while providing competition to the dominant European Investment Fund.

Publication date: 14 October 2016

What new models and tools for measuring science and innovation impact?

Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation has emphasized the need for a paradigm shift in measuring science and innovation impact in its speech at OECD Blue Sky Forum.

Publication date: 14 October 2016

Europe's top young scientists chosen in Brussels

The European Commission has awarded top prizes to 45 young scientists for their outstanding science projects. Cash prizes totalling €49 500 were handed out at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists award ceremony in Brussels, along with other valuable prizes such as science trips to Europe's leading research laboratories.

Publication date: 14 October 2016

COST to enhance integration across European research

COST means an excellent opportunity for the Hungarian scientific community, especially for the young, said József Pálinkás, President of the NRDI Office at the ministerial meeting of the organisation on 22 September 2016 in Bratislava. Many have been given chances to extend their professional connections and exchange knowledge in science and technology. Just in 2015 alone, almost 500 Hungarian researchers participated in 235 COST actions, winning grants more than EUR 600,000 as opposed to the annual membership fee of EUR 6800.

Publication date: 27 September 2016

Commission proposes €400M boost for Horizon 2020

The European Commission has proposed adding €400 million to the Horizon 2020 research programme as part of the mid-term review of EU’s seven-year budget for the period 2014-2020.

Publication date: 22 September 2016

New President of European Court of Auditors Will Take Office on 1 October

The 28 Members of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) elected Klaus-Heiner Lehne as President for a renewable three-year term.

Publication date: 22 September 2016

Commission proposes copyright exception for researchers

As part of its update of EU copyright rules, the European Commission proposes a copyright exception that would permit researchers to analyse on a large scale scientific data to which they have lawful access.

Publication date: 22 September 2016

Science Europe publishes Statement on Horizon 2020 Budget

In its statement, Science Europe expresses strong concern that the research funding budget be maximised in Horizon 2020.

Publication date: 22 September 2016

Commission plans to further boost investment to support jobs and sustainable growth

As part of its Investment Plan for Europe, the Commission has presented a legal extension that would bring the initial three-year period (2015-2018) with a target of EUR 315 billion to at least half a trillion euro investments by 2020, the end of the current Multiannual Financial Framework.

Publication date: 22 September 2016

EU Prize for Women Innovators 2017

This year's edition is open to women of any nationality living in an EU Member States or countries associated to Horizon 2020 that have founded or co-founded a company with a turnover of at least €100,000.

Publication date: 22 September 2016

EU experts float new partnership idea for EU-UK post-Brexit

Bruegel think-tank proposes a new plan for Britain which would limit researcher mobility but give greater influence over rule-making than is traditionally offered to non-EU members.

Publication date: 22 September 2016

In the face of China’s rising might in science, EU Parliament calls for closer EU-US research ties

Ideas to boost transatlantic collaboration include opening up of research programmes, access to, and co-funding of research infrastructure, and more open access to data.

Publication date: 22 September 2016

Excellent science, research and innovation are essential for a sustainable development of the European economy. That is why hundreds of representatives from European and international research, innovation communities, and the business sector will meet to discuss this topic during a prestigious event in the field of nanotechnologies, advanced materials, manufacturing and production technologies, biotechnology- the International Conference REinEU2016.

Publication date: 22 September 2016

After Brexit: possible outcomes for Horizon 2020

The European University Association (EUA) has assigned a team of experts to gather evidence regarding the possible outcomes of Brexit for European research programmes and higher education.

Publication date: 22 September 2016

Webinar on 5 October: IP in EU-funded Projects/Horizon 2020

This webinar aims to give a basic understanding of how to properly deal with intellectual property issues and learn about common pitfalls and IP challenges in EU-funded research and innovation initiatives (FP7/Horizon 2020).

Publication date: 22 September 2016

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