Underachievement in basic skills remains a challenge
The EC launched the Education & Training Monitor 2019, which shows further progress towards targets and also highlights the need to better support teachers.
Science for breakfast at the European Parliament
A breakfast debate hosted by Michael Bloss MEP gathered scientists, academies and policy makers to discuss how to use scientific evidence for the common good.
The challenge to regulate AI in an ethical way
The discussion on ethical AI is focussing on regulation. A briefing by the EP Think Tank and a study by ETH Zurich highlight challenges and priorities.
European podium position for student from Lausanne
Océane Patiny shone with her self-constructed remote controlled cylinder at the 31st EU Contest for Young Scientists in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Post-Brexit: UK universities face uncertainties
Approaching Brexit prompts UK elite universities to take a stand on potential difficulties with EU academics retention and recruitment.
European Industry seek more collaborative research
A new position paper presents the priorities of European industry in research and innovation: more collaboration, smarter regulation and a skilled workforce.
ERC starting grants: 408 young researchers awarded
The ERC awarded 408 early career researchers with its prestigious starting grants. Among them 31 scientists hosted at Swiss institutions.
The European Union in transition
Education, research and innovation will be key in addressing the EU’s challenges ahead.
cOAlition S secures important support for Plan S
Plan S is growing with the WHO recently joining, and has appointed Johan Rooryck as a new champion to succeed Robert-Jan Smits.
Welcome Anja Meier, our new Student Trainee
On Monday 2 September, Anja Meier will start a student traineeship at SwissCore for a period of six months.