Calls for Europe to develop open-source cloud services as an alternative to the dominance of American tech giants are becoming more frequent. But how exactly does ‘open source’ differ from big tech?
European academies of science argue that President Trump is threatening academic freedom. They point to government censorship restricting scientists’ ability to conduct their research freely.
Universities have become too dependent on large American IT companies, many researchers believe. They wonder if there is still a way back. In February, five Dutch universities will launch a trial with the NextCloud open source platform. What if this proves successful?
Universities are given an additional task: to register thousands of prospective students and employees for a security check every year. Universities and MPs wonder whether that will work.
More work placements, a permanent group of ‘military lecturers’ and more money for research. Defence embraces the advice to make more frequent use of knowledge within higher education institutions. This does require these institutions to improve their knowledge security.
Silent vacuum cleaners, lithium-free batteries, faster treatment for lung cancer patients… By investing 19 million euros over the next seven years, the Dutch government aims to help researchers bring their innovations to market.
In the USA and China, people are no longer surprised by cars without drivers. Europe is lagging behind, says Dariu Gavrila, Professor of Intelligent Vehicles. In the meantime, TU Delft’s Robotics Lab is steaming ahead in research into autonomous vehicles.
By combining AI and radar, Perciv AI has found a way to match the performance of advanced traffic systems at just a fraction of the cost. This breakthrough opens the door to new opportunities for autonomous vehicles, robots, and drones – a potential recognised by investors.
What if you could calmly think about how research funding should be allocated, without the looming threat of budget cuts? Scientists wish for less competition, as revealed by a study conducted by The Young Academy.
