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The Importance of Science Diplomacy During Difficult Times

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.

Scientists Fear Excluding Russia from Arctic Research Will Derail Climate Change Effort

Scientists Fear Excluding Russia from Arctic Research Will Derail Climate Change Effort

Crucial climate change research in the Artic is in jeopardy after the operation of the Arctic Council that coordinates the work was put on hold following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

UK Announces Russia Sanctions in Line with EU Measures

UK Announces Russia Sanctions in Line with EU Measures

The UK has followed much of the rest of Europe and announced its own scientific sanctions against Russia, leaving the US, which has still not issued any centralised guidance, increasingly isolated in its inaction. After reviewing its Russian links, the UK has said its research and innovation funding organisations will not start any new projects with Russia. Payments to existing projects "with a Russian dimension" have been paused pending an assessment of which ones "benefit the Russian regime."

Anti-War Russian Scientists Ambivalent over Scientific Sanctions Against Them

Anti-War Russian Scientists Ambivalent over Scientific Sanctions Against Them

Russian scientists who oppose the war against Ukraine say that while they have some understanding of the reasons for European scientific sanctions, stopping international collaboration may be counterproductive in the long term.  

Russian Participation in ITER Nuclear Fusion Project 'not an Easy Subject' in Wake of Invasion

Russian Participation in ITER Nuclear Fusion Project 'not an Easy Subject' in Wake of Invasion

As the world cuts Russia off from more and more joint research and innovation projects following its invasion of Ukraine, there's been deafening silence from the ITER megaproject that is seeking to demonstrate the potential of nuclear fusion by building the world's largest tokamak in south west France.

Universities Start Scoping out How to Help Ukrainian Academics Fleeing the War

Universities Start Scoping out How to Help Ukrainian Academics Fleeing the War

As Ukrainian refugee numbers mount, universities in Europe are starting to grapple with how best to help the Ukrainian academic community.

European University Association Suspends Russian Members over Pro-War Statement

European University Association Suspends Russian Members over Pro-War Statement

The European University Association (EUA) has suspended 12 Russian universities whose rectors signed a statement supporting president Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine and parroting the Kremlin's justification for the assault.

EU Suspends Research Payments to Russian Partners

EU Suspends Research Payments to Russian Partners

The European Commission has suspended payments to Russian institutions involved in EU-funded research and innovation projects. In addition, the EU will not launch any new cooperation projects with Russian universities, research institutes and companies.

Europe Divided on Whether to Isolate Russia Scientifically

Europe Divided on Whether to Isolate Russia Scientifically

Governments, universities and individual academics across Europe over are being forced to choose whether to cut research ties with Russia after Moscow shocked the scientific community with its assault on Ukraine. Germany, Russia's second biggest research collaborator after the US, has said it will halt all scientific cooperation, while the UK is reviewing its links.

Viewpoint: The Science World Should Keep Talking to Russia

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.

Discussion Begins in Brussels over Science Sanctions on Russia

Discussion Begins in Brussels over Science Sanctions on Russia

Discussions are underway in Brussels over whether Russia should be cut out of future Horizon Europe projects after president Vladimir Putin recognised two separatist-held parts of Ukraine as sovereign states and requested permission from parliament to send in troops on a mission.

Ukrainian Scientists Fear for Their Lives and Future Amid Russian Threat

Ukrainian Scientists Fear for Their Lives and Future Amid Russian Threat

Researchers say that conflict will hinder progress made since Ukraine's revolution in 2014.

Researchers Highlight 'questionable' Data in Russian Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Results

Researchers Highlight 'questionable' Data in Russian Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Results

Open letter flags results that appear to be duplicated and calls for access to the underlying data on the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved for widespread use.

Russia's Fast-track Coronavirus Vaccine Draws Outrage over Safety

Russia's Fast-track Coronavirus Vaccine Draws Outrage over Safety

The immunization is the first approved for widespread use but could be dangerous because it hasn't been tested in large trials, say researchers.