Europe

Universities UK says some employees could ‘contribute less and get less benefit’ but academics say approach would ‘divide workers further’

Industry and government alone cannot oversee new technology, experts say  

Association to Horizon Europe would also be positive, but hostile mood music over immigration still reverberates 

The EU’s next framework programme, Horizon Europe, is due to start in just over a year. But while its broad shape is settled, political wrangling over budget and participation rights means researchers are still unclear over their future funding prospects. David Matthews reports from Brussels

In a fraught political climate, it is even more difficult than usual for researchers to grab the attention of ministers. Diana Beech imparts her insider’s tips

If periodicals hit open access targets, they could avoid being blacklisted by major European research funders in 2021

Science communicator and hospital consultant warns narrow selection of people accessing prestigious subjects is harming society 

Panel says sector’s progress on tackling inequality is ‘frustratingly slow’ and suggests funding link will be key to solving issue

Some students have been murdered while others are living on the streets, says Lynn Dobbs

Party manifestos all seen as likely to drive English institutions’ focus away from dwindling per-student funding, towards increasing research income

Oxford professor challenges his fellow geographers to reflect on their often myopic perspectives

Step comes as employers and union debate equality, casualisation and workload, without movement on pay offer