In Japan, corporates make reluctant partners The Japanese government wants to lure more industry funding into universities, but companies need to be convinced they’ll get value. Ichiko Fuyuno News 20 Dec 2017
Here’s what’s wrong with companies backing out of science COMMENT: The withdrawal of large US corporations from research is narrowing the scope of innovation. Ashish Arora, Sharon Belenzon & Andrea Patacconi Comment 12 Dec 2017
Where next for Catalonian science? Push for Catalonian independence evokes mixed reactions from scientists in the region. Monica G. Salomone News feature 14 Nov 2017
Canada’s future as a refuge for researchers could be short-lived An open society makes Canada an attractive destination for students and scientists, but only as long as government promises for increased funding are met. Ian Munroe News 9 Nov 2017
Funding debate over paper quality vs quantity Researchers disagree over whether performance-based metrics adversely affect publication behaviour. Dyani Lewis News 21 Sep 2017
Taiwan losing ground in the index Taiwan slips to number 20 as graduates’ interest in science fades. Hepeng Jia Listings 4 Sep 2017
Japan's strategy for growth highlights innovation Collaboration with companies will become more important in the government’s science and technology strategies. Ichiko Fuyuno News 15 Aug 2017
Beneficiaries by ballot COMMENT: Should research funding be allocated through voting? Adrian Barnett Comment 3 Aug 2017
Japan shakes up research funding system An overhaul of Japan’s competitive grants programme could revive the country’s international science standing. Tim Hornyak Listings 1 Aug 2017
China's higher ed reforms are ambitious, but can they address systemic issues? The country is casting a wider net for excellence in higher education. Wang Qi 29 May 2017
Far-flung and thriving: prime time for Okinawa’s grand experiment Japan's gambit to globalize its scientific research is paying dividends. Tim Hornyak News 16 May 2017
Japan's plan to cultivate more entrepreneurial scientists Although government efforts to encourage innovation face significant obstacles. Ian Munroe 10 May 2017
Australian funding agency announces new chief Former microbiologist Sue Thomas will lead the Australian Research Council from July. Bianca Nogrady News 27 Apr 2017
Japan university reform 'unrealistic' without proper funding To unleash the potential of universities as engines of economic growth, further investment is necessary. Atsushi Sunami 7 Apr 2017
77 clinical trials, $29 million and 8 years but still no published results Scientists reluctant to publish clinical trial results found to be a major contributor of research dollars wasted. Adrian Barnett Comment 28 Mar 2017
What price will Japanese science pay for austerity? Japan’s stagnated research output corresponds with a deteriorating situation for young researchers. Ichiko Fuyuno 23 Mar 2017
A great leap forward, but China needs more scientists OECD survey reveals the country’s science spending frenzy, noting a need for investment in innovation and invention. Ivy Shih Listings 21 Mar 2017
Incomplete descriptions in publications wasting healthcare research COMMENT: Researchers, explain yourselves Tammy Hoffmann Comment 10 Mar 2017
Australian funding agency turns a blind eye to evidence COMMENT: Ignoring evidence when deciding where research funding goes will not lead to high quality research, says Adrian Barnett. Adrian Barnett Comment 7 Mar 2017
EU funding formula revealed Several factors can help institutions secure one of these sought-after grants. Anthea Lacchia Comment 27 Feb 2017
