The Impact of Science: how research can be measured and spending maximized
Policymakers, academics and industry professionals gather to discuss challenges and trends in Europe at The Impact of Science conference
By Iris Kisjes
National austerity measures and the economic downturn have put pressure on government budgets across Europe resulting in an increased competition for the public purse. As a result, academic institutions find themselves competing for public funding not only with one another but with other industries, augmenting the need to demonstrate their return on investment. In addition, taxpayers globally want to know how their investment will benefit the society they live in, and demand greater transparency. These issues were addressed at The Impact of Science conference in Amsterdam April 25. It brought together policymakers, academic research managers and industry professionals from Europe to discuss how research can be measured and how research spending can be optimized. …
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