Why a chief scientific adviser? To supply evidence for the government, create understanding between researchers and politicians, and act as a sounding board in discussions of research policy.
Anders Sahlman’s stand-up comedy has a unique angle – he jokes about research and research communication.
Becoming a docent is an important step in an academic career, but the path to achieving it can vary significantly depending on the university – it may require publications equivalent to 1, 2 or 3 theses.
The internet is home to a new and unusual combination of art and research: ERC Comics. Funded by the European Research Council, the idea is to make research accessible to a new audience.
An independent agency to investigate and rule on suspected misconduct, the option to appeal, and a legal definition of the concept of research misconduct: these are some of the proposals contained in the report of the misconduct enquiry.
When new funds for research and education are allocated, interaction must also be factored in. The autumn’s budget bill will suggest how this could be done, although the proposal has been met with criticism.
Computer programs are now being used to support the evaluation of methods and statistics in the review of scientific articles. The rapid development of AI raises the hope that this is just the start and that more aspects of peer reviews will be able to be assessed automatically. Others, however, are wary of such a development.
When operations at ESS start in 2023, Sweden’s biggest ever research venture near Lund will be the world’s best neutron-scattering facility. ESS will create new opportunities for research into different materials and their properties.
Curie has spoken to researchers who globally share language data, water models and DNA sequences. The different fields face varying practical challenges, but a common requirement is that the data must be prepared – it cannot just be presented.
Research data is increasingly being made available online – a trend supported by the EU Commission, the Swedish government and various research financiers. But this development also has practical and ethical considerations.