Tan Eng Chye, President of the National University of Singapore (NUS), considers finding the right balance between basic and applied research a constant struggle. For the mathematician, who graduated from Yale University in the US, the Covid-19 crisis is an opportunity for universities to demonstrate how valuable they are for their country. Continue reading ““Excellence and relevance are not mutually exclusive””
How can one find effective answers to growing societal challenges? And how can research best contribute? In the interview Gabriele Bammer explains why it is essential to engage with a range of stakeholders. While dealing with different interests can be challenging, the value added to research projects and their outcomes justifies the effort, says Bammer, […] Continue reading “Tackling real-world problems”
By redesigning its career development programmes, the Austrian Science Fund FWF intends to initiate trailblazing changes to promote equal opportunities and innovation. This would provide a huge modernization thrust to the academic system as a whole, as Edith Gößnitzer notes in this interview. Gößnitzer, a chemist and expert on gender equality, is convinced that the […] Continue reading ““The excellent women researchers are right here””
The Austrian Science Fund FWF is working to help more researchers, especially women, establish themselves in science. A look at the current status of gender equality shows that women are competing for research funding in increasing numbers, and they are doing so with as much success as men. Continue reading “A bigger role for women in science”
Austria is preparing its roadmap for the next ten years on the way to becoming a leading country in European research. In an interview with scilog, FWF President Klement Tockner explains why the time is ripe for really bold steps. Continue reading ““We have such incredible potential””
Projects financed by third-party funds often play an essential role in the early stages of a research career. By helping young researchers to steer the difficult course between career opportunities and job insecurity, funding institutions can guide their professional trajectory. Continue reading “Postdoc – and now what?”
More high risk research, a quality offensive and new alliances are planned to give an additional boost to Austria as a leading research location. In an interview with scilog, the new president of the Austrian Science Fund FWF, Klement Tockner, explains why we need to confront competition for the best minds. Continue reading ““We need to confront competition””