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This article by Philipp Kircher at the European University Institute and University of Edinburgh, outlines how the internet can be used to provide information to jobs seekers in a way that changes how they seek work Getting unemployed people into work is a major policy concern. Among the multiple ways...

The Swiss government has created a blockchain taskforce to begin regulatory framework on startups and initial coin offerings

Martin Ince discusses the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) support for research and new knowledge In April, the Economic and Social Research Council will become one of nine bodies making up a new organisation in British public life, UK Research and Innovation. One of its aims will be to...

The price of bitcoin has risen above $5000 and is now more valuable than gold, generating warnings of a possible cryptocurrency bubble

New data shows that global carbon emissions remained static during 2016, boosting hope that reversing the worst effects of climate change is still possible

Pamela S. Soltis, Director, University of Florida Biodiversity Institute, reveals the key work being done in the US to respond to the ‘biodiversity crisis’

New figures released today reveal that there are now over 3 million more people in work, in the UK, compared to 2010

A consortium coordinated by the University of St. Gallen looks at the Caucasus and the importance of social cohesion for stability in the region

A new poll by the National Student Survey (NSS) has found that the majority of university students in the UK are happy with their courses

Scientists have warned that antimicrobial resistance could overtake cancer when it comes to the number of deaths per year

Joana Camilo, Executive Director, Creating Health outlines how Universidade Catolica Portugesa (UCP) is a leading research university

The Business Competence and Process Management RDI-group outline how industrial management and engineering degrees are valuable to businesses in Europe

Sean Owen, Director of Data Science, Cloudera talks about how data science can have a significant impact on innovation in the UK, as well as the economy

A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to stimulate the wood technology sector, says Professor Frédéric Pichelin, of Bern University of Applied Sciences

In March, a new hi-tech strategy for German research was adopted. Open Access Government discusses the report and how it will aid innovation in the country

UEHP President Dr Paul Garassus writes on the importance of investing in smart private hospitals for sustainable healthcare In an historical moment in which uncertainty is becoming a regular in our agenda, with recent elections and political changes worldwide, social policies and healthcare systems could be shocked by new constraints...

Open In his foreword to AG February 2017, EESC President Georges Dassis reflects on the events of 2016 and hopes Europe will defend its values in the year ahead Once upon a time those wishing to know the future could consult the Oracle of Delphi. This High Priestess must have...

Federal Research Minister Johanna Wanka highlights the strengths of Germany’s High-Tech Strategy to Open Access Government Germany is one of the world’s smaller countries in terms of population size and yet we are the fourth largest industrial nation. This high ranking in the global competition would not be possible without...

Imperial College London and the London School of Economics will receive a share of £52m to lead research in biomedical engineering and social sciences As the first projects to be funded in the fifth round of the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF), Imperial College London and the London School...

The UK space industry continues to experience strong growth, according to a recent survey commissioned by the UK Space Agency According to the report produced by London Economics, the UK space industry is now worth £13.7 billion to the UK economy and confidence amongst business is high. The report, the ‘Size and...