New boost for high-performance computing in Europe
The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking moves ahead full steam with a new legislative proposal presented by the EC and the announcement of its first executive director.
Research
ELLIS launches thirty European AI research units
ETH Zurich and EPFL are part of the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems, which aims to foster European excellence in AI Research.
Research infrastructures for a competitive Europe
ESFRI highlights the contribution of research infrastructures to fighting Covid-19 and their role in the future ERA, and points out need for greater coordination.
Next steps on the way to trustworthy AI
With the publication of a short report on the AI White Paper consultation and a new assessment list for trustworthy AI, the EC is moving towards AI regulation.
Opening up Covid-19 research results
With a new manifesto, the European Commission encourages researchers and institutions to support the open access to Covid-19 research results.
ERC abandons support for Plan S
cOAlition S is losing and important supporter as the ERC Scientific Council decides to follow its own path towards Open Access.
New recommendations for better research assessments
Science Europe presents a new position statement with recommendations on research assessment processes for research funding and performing organisations.
R&I cooperation with the Republic of Korea explored
The Republic of Korea and the EU reaffirmed the commitment to their strategic partnership in a high-level summit and agreed to explore cooperation in R&I.
Teaming up to fight COVID-19
POCOVIDSCREEN, one of the winning teams of the EUvsVirus hackathon, is giving a great example of successful international collaboration in the fight against COVID-19.
Transformative impact of research infrastructures
A High-Level Expert Group recommends possible solutions to address the financial sustainability of Europe’s research infrastructures.