Research assessment reform and Horizon Europe association—the biggest in-depth research stories of the yearIn 2022, the cost of living crisis, the invasion of Ukraine and changes at the top of governments and funders were all put under the spotlight in our features. Cost of living: Power struggles (16 November)In the UK, universities and research institutes are increasingly counting the cost of the energy crisis. Research assessment: Going through changes (24 November)Researchers in Europe welcome assessment reforms in principle, but some doubt that the EU-led efforts will work in practice. Research in a time of war (28 April)Ethiopian researchers share how the war in Tigray has upended their lives and careers. Academic ties: frozen support (29 September)Belarusian scientists are facing challenges because of their government’s support for the war in Ukraine.

Source: Ethiopian News December 23, 2022 00:41 UTC