Emily Dixon

Leading Finnish university will require fewer publications for article-based doctorates, as well as fewer course credits

Commission needs standalone portfolio for research and innovation or Europe could lose ‘competitive edge’, prize winners warn

A new law permitting foreign universities to set up Greek outposts is seen by some as a first step to transforming a very statist system. But with doubts over the law’s constitutionality compounding the usual uncertainties of overseas ventures, will there be much interest, asks Emily Dixon

After protest at Oslo Airport, Norwegian researchers say scientists have duty to sound climate alarm

But formation of Research Ireland must be accompanied by funding increase, researchers say, as questions over leadership remain

Government criticised for planned reforms but says it will close rival body widely seen as favourable to former populist regime

Benefits of having a shorter commute diminish beyond 15- to 20-minute mark, mirroring findings of ‘15-minute city’ movement

Literary critic and cultural historian on utopian fiction, the patriarchy and the perils of budget cuts

Sector leaders say international students and researchers, funding and academic freedom at risk if National Rally wins power

Constitutional Court nullifies decree enabling Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to appoint rectors, but any respite is expected to be brief

While idea of shifting from bibliometrics to peer review welcomed, questions over trust and funding loom large