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Two universities explain how they facilitate open discussion on contentious issues between researchers and the broader public

Rise of artists such as Kneecap help drive applications, with campaigners calling for more modules across other programmes to also be taught in Irish

Institutions call for improved support at national and European levels to contribute to green transition

‘Remains to be seen’ whether initial influx of interest in Europe will consolidate into a trend in years ahead, experts say

R&D funders urged to work together to boost global standing of both countries in wake of new treaty

New health and welfare payments mandated in country’s budget will leave institutions ‘unable to fulfil their mission’, scholars say

Successful research projects in scheme designed to foster collaboration involve 21 US-based grantees, up from 12 in 2024

Lack of access to food exacerbating health and academic challenges for students who are already socio-economically deprived, say authors

Leading European institutions warn of ‘risk of instrumentalisation’ and say they should be allowed to determine their own role in bloc’s agenda

Low wages and system reforms blamed as gap opens up between number of older scientists and new entrants

The European Research Area was first proposed 25 years ago in the hope of levelling up Europe’s national research systems and challenging global rivals. Implementing that vision has been achingly slow, but with legislation pending, is serious progress now realistic? Emily Dixon reports