Europe to splash €35 billion on research in pandemic stimulus

Young woman riding an inflatable dinghy boat on wave that are filled with euro notes to symbolise European research funding

How far can EU universities ride the post-Covid spending wave?

Amid the economic ravages inflicted by the coronavirus, the EU has agreed a huge stimulus package. But while research in some countries looks set for a transformational boost, it may be a different story for teaching

By David Matthews

18 March

European higher education set for stimulus funding bonanza

French package to nearly double budget of National Research Agency and add extra 30,000 university places

By David Matthews

14 September

A woman carries an inflatable float with the shape of a portion of pizza

European universities hope for share of €700 billion rescue pot

Despite disappointment over Horizon Europe budget, research could still benefit from a vast pandemic resilience fund – if national governments make it a priority

By David Matthews

5 August