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.
Research
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.
EOSC on the way to a European Partnership
The publication of the partnership proposal and the set-up of an Association looking for members moves the EOSC ahead fast on its way to implementation.
From Open Science to a shared knowledge system
The OSPP final report takes stock on the progress in Open Science showing a vision for an equitable shared knowledge system based on common standards by 2030.
Better R&I policy towards green and tech
The SRIP report shows that Europe is a leader in science for the green transition, but needs to invest more in R&I and skills for the technological revolution.
Covid-19 strengthens EU-Japan research ties
Japan and the EU strengthen cooperation in science, technology and innovation with a Letter of Intent and agree to join efforts in combating Covid-19.
How to boost biodiversity in Europe & beyond
The European Commission published the “EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030”. Education, research and innovation will play an important role to turn it into reality.