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Will War in Ukraine Mark a New Era for European Defence Research?
After Russia's invasion, politicians promised to boost military research funding - but policy specialists aren't convinced that a rapid change lies ahead.

Seven Ways the War in Ukraine is Changing Global Science
Impacts on research are being felt more widely than just in Ukraine and Russia.

"She Told Me, if She Couldn't Do Research, Her Life Would Be Finished"
Since March, dozens of researchers from Ukraine have been welcomed at Swiss universities through a special scheme organised by the Scholars at Risk network and the Swiss National Science Foundation.

Ukrainian Researchers Want to Shift the Focus of International Support from Crisis Response Mode to Rebuilding the Science Ecosystem
Ukrainian Researchers Want to Shift the Focus of International Support from Crisis Response Mode to Rebuilding the Science Ecosystem
While the EU scrambles to help researchers at risk fleeing Russia's war, Ukrainians are urging decision makers to turn their eyes to the situation in the country and start thinking about long-term support.
US Restricts Science Collaborations with Russia
The U.S. is sunsetting research collaborations with Russia in response to its war against Ukraine, joining a coalition of countries that have already moved to restrict ties with research institutions affiliated with the Russian government.
President Zelensky Urges US Universities to Help Rebuild Ukraine's Higher Education System
President Zelensky Urges US Universities to Help Rebuild Ukraine's Higher Education System
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has urged universities in the US to provide the expertise in defence, cybersecurity, aeronautics and healthcare that is needed to rebuild his country's war-torn economy and infrastructure.
EU Launches Ukrainian Research Aid Scheme As It Boosts Horizon Europe Budget
EU Launches Ukrainian Research Aid Scheme As It Boosts Horizon Europe Budget
The European Commission officially launched a €25 million direct aid package of Marie Skłodowska-Curie grants for researchers from Ukraine, as it announced a €562 million increase for the Horizon Europe budget in 2022.
Ukraine: Holding Lectures While the Bombs Fall
With the Russian army marching on his home city, a Ukrainian scholar must decide how to respond.

The Countries Maintaining Research Ties with Russia Despite Ukraine
The Countries Maintaining Research Ties with Russia Despite Ukraine
Many Western nations are severing scientific links - but it's a different story in China, India and South Africa.

The Importance of Science Diplomacy During Difficult Times
If the vaunted features of science that are used rhetorically to promote and justify its status as an aid to international affairs are truly valued, it would be precisely in the most trying circumstances that science diplomacy should remain a viable alternative.
Commission Launches Support Platform for Ukrainian Scientists
The European Commission today launched a portal that pulls together information and support services for researchers in Ukraine and those fleeing the Russian invasion of the country, amid calls for coordinated EU action. The portal offers help with finding housing, job opportunities and recognition of education qualifications.
The War Puts Ukraine's Clinical Trials-and Patients-in Jeopardy
Hundreds of trials have been disrupted in the medical research hub. Some patients are at risk of losing their last chance at survival.

Ukraine: Infowar of Chemical and Biological Weapons
Russia says Ukraine and its allies are planning a "dirty" weapons attack. The US says that's false. But what are these weapons and who has them?

Ukrainian Researchers Pressure Journals to Boycott Russian Authors
Most titles are still considering manuscripts irrespective of nationality - but Russia plans to remove a requirement for scientists to publish in foreign titles.

"You Can't Get Back Specimens": Ukrainian Scientists Rush to Save Irreplaceable Collections
"You Can't Get Back Specimens": Ukrainian Scientists Rush to Save Irreplaceable Collections
Researchers hide ancient weapons and bat skulls, and upload massive sets of data to international servers.
The Science World Should Keep Talking to Russia
"We respect Ukrainian statehood … and we treat the European choice of our neighbours with understanding." So said some 650 Russian scientists and science journalists in an open letter last week criticising Moscow's onslaught against Ukraine.
The View from Kyiv: Head of Ukraine's Research Agency Calls for International Help
Science in Ukraine has come to a halt. Russia's invasion has crippled the country's newly established research agency and forced its leader to a bomb shelter in Kyiv.
Viewpoint: The Science World Should Keep Talking to Russia
"We respect Ukrainian statehood … and we treat the European choice of our neighbours with understanding." So said some 650 Russian scientists and science journalists in an open letter last week criticising Moscow's onslaught against Ukraine.
What the Russian Invasion Means for Clinical Trials in Ukraine
Russia's invasion has the potential to disrupt clinical trials in Ukraine, warns one of the many companies staging trials in the nation.
