All innovation articles
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NewsWhile female and minority science PhDs’ ideas are more novel they’re often overlooked
Study examining almost every US PhD for the last three decades finds – for the first time – that ‘diversity paradox’ holds true for science
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Business
Getting ideas across
In a diverse industry like chemicals, we need to make sure we’re open to learning from unexpected angles.
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Opinion
When should employees share profits from inventions?
Glucose monitor inventor wins £2m payout from Unilever after claiming his work provided ’outstanding benefit’
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UK government announces £91 million increase for university research funding
Half of the money will go to universities rather than specific projects
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Window of opportunity to deal with harmful chemicals closing, UN warns
Innovative solutions needed as report acknowledges governments and businesses won’t hit 2020 targets
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Small research teams more likely to deliver disruptive results
Both large and small teams are needed to keep the scientific ecosystem healthy, study finds
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Is China the technology powerhouse it claims to be?
Policy change looks to move away from scientific hype
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Stifling bureaucracy and deferential attitudes holding Chinese science back
Cultural change is needed for the nation to become an innovation giant, study claims
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Sponsored
Five innovative technologies for health
How do healthcare products get from academic or start-up labs to the clinic? With a little help from places like the Centre for Process Innovation
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Canada to boost science with C$950m supercluster strategy
Five collaborative research hubs are predicted to create more than 50,000 jobs
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Universities to be assessed on business collaborations
Ref and Tef are set to be joined by Kef – the Knowledge Exchange Framework – in a new ranking to assess commercialisation of research
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Chemists don't think their field is innovative enough
Nearly 80% of chemists polled by Reaxys think people are drawn towards more ‘newsworthy’ research
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Pharma supply chains pick up pace
Contract suppliers are increasingly important in reducing time to market
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Business
GSK stops over 30 research programmes to prioritise innovation
New boss Emma Walmsley outlines sweeping changes in order to focus on high-return drug projects
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News
£138 million pledged to UK research–industry collaborations
Investment is expected to speed up commercialisation of research
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Opinion
From fatigue to factory
MOFs and flexible electronics have grabbed headlines and will soon be on the shelves
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Opinion
Collaboration and competition can both stimulate innovation
Diverse approaches suit different goals
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Mark Walport named as new head of UKRI
Chief scientific adviser will lead UK’s new research organisation
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Business
Opening doors to innovation
Chemical companies are increasingly using specialist investment arms to nurture new ideas
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Cut red tape to help innovation boom, says German chemistry sector
Leading organisations call for less bureaucracy and more funding to improve collaboration between universities and industry
