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Business travel is on the rise — how to turn company-paid hotel stays into points for personal use
Most travelers are leaving free hotel points on the table — lost to third-party booking sites, group reservations or company policies that claim the rewards for themselves. Here's how to actually keep what you earn.
Colorado Politics Calendar Sept. 21-27
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
Squishies are everywhere. Burns and safety concerns are rising.
As squishy toys boom, reports of burns, leaks, and explosions are raising new questions about their safety and ingredients.
Campaign to combine health care advocacy with civic engagement and voting comes to Philadelphia’s Point Breeze neighborhood
Young people face health care decisions shaped by policy. Vot-ER is working to connect health care experiences with civic engagement and voting.
Nursing Home Beds Are Disappearing. That’s a Problem.
As the oldest baby boomers turn 80, researchers worry there won’t be enough room in nursing facilities for a rapidly graying nation.
Rays Get Contributions From Entire Roster While Seeking Division Title
Richie Palacios, Cam Booser, Victor Mesa, Jr. and Cole Sulser have been enjoying productive Septembers in helping the Tampa Bay Rays' pursuit of an AL East crown.
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Booming business and a minimum investment of just 5,250 Nigerian naira, or $3.94, has made Dangote refinery’s IPO this week Africa’s largest — and inspired an explosion of memes depicting ordinary...
Aerobic Exercise May Improve Brain Health in Postmenopausal Women
A new study found that regular aerobic exercise may help improve executive function in postmenopausal females, highlighting an effective strategy for supporting brain health in women as they age.
From Shaun the Sheep to The Split Up: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Aardman’s woolly hero reckons with a mysterious beast and Abi Morgan’s lawyers-in-love TV drama gets a Manchester-set reboot
Kylian Mbappe Drops Nike for On Sponsorship Deal
Kylian Mbappe ended a 20-year Nike partnership Friday to join Roger Federer-backed On, taking equity in the brand as it launches football boots in 2027.
Pensacola area Week 5 final scores
Week 5 of high school football is in the books. See who won, who lost and what's next for Pensacola area teams.
Emma Bonino, Italian politician and activist 1948-2026
Radical campaigner who confronted society’s taboos at a time when the Catholic Church still held political sway
Vegas Five-Day Sale to offer up to 60% off on resort stays
Las Vegas resorts are offering up to 60% off stays for booking during a five-day sale from Sept. 22 to 26; the sale also includes deals on dining and entertainment.
College Football Roundup: Pre-T25 Week Two
Two weeks are in the books for what’s already been one of the weirder, wackier starts to a college football season in recent memory. With that, we are just two weeks away from my first Top 25 (I detail the formula and why I wait until week four here), and let me just say, there’s […]
New York Yankees Announce Paul Goldschmidt Decision Before Diamondbacks Series
The New York Yankees are out West on Friday night to begin a weekend series with the Arizona Diamondbacks.Ahead of the matchup, New York received some bad news as superstar Aaron Judge heads back to the IL with a calf strain. Yankees manager Aaron Boone also made a few notable changes to his starting lineup […] The post New York Yankees Announce Paul Goldschmidt Decision Before Diamondbacks Series appeared first on HEAVY.
300,000 visitors for game to boost business in Oxford, MS
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Willy Street fair offers Madison businesses a chance to recover
MADISON, Wis. — Business owners along Williamson Street, known locally as Willy Street, are hoping this weekend’s fair will provide a much-needed boost after a difficult month.
Day 1 in the books at reopened Belmont Park
Fans returned to Belmont Park for the first time in three years Friday.
Mississippi-LSU game expected to boost business in Oxford
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Boost to business makes Oxford, MS the real winner in football matchup
OXFORD, Miss. — Things are really heating up as the fierce rivalry between the University of Mississippi Rebels and the LSU Tigers is set to kick off Saturday night. The matchup is expected to brin…
$40K scholarship unveiled at Texas Tech Health El Paso for nursing and dental students
Texas Tech Health El Paso announced a $40,000 scholarship at its Welcome Back Fiesta, splitting $20,000 each for nursing and dental students. The boost could help students like Yanira Lozano Palacio focus on school.
Baltimore businesses hoping to win big with Ravens and Orioles in town for back-to-back home games
Thousands of Ravens and Orioles fans are expected to soar into downtown Baltimore, which means a big boost for local businesses.
WATCH: This science teacher uses comic books to make learning fun
For the past 20 years, the Cimarron Springs Middle School science teacher has used his love of comics to help students get excited about learning.
North Carolina gets nearly $7M from SAMHSA to boost mental health services
Nearly $7 million in grant funding is headed to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to assist with mental health services.
Support from longtime Vanderbilt Health donor Herbert Christopher provides open access to new textbook co-created by otolaryngologist David Haynes
The 2026 edition of“Haynes-Glasscock-Shambaugh Surgery of the Ear,” a textbook co-created by a Vanderbilt Health surgeon, has been made open access.
Come for the whimsy, stay for the science: Free All Science. No Fiction live show Saturday, Sept. 26, at OSU
Oregon State University employees and students can score free tickets to an All Science. No Fiction live show Saturday evening on the Corvallis campus, hosted by Jes Burns and Brandon Swanson from Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Book excerpt: "Go and Do Likewise" by Andy Beshear
The Democratic Governor of Kentucky writes about how the language of faith, which he believes has been co-opted by some politicians, can be used to bridge the nation's partisan divide.
Asus Googlebook shows off a big trackpad and plenty of ports in leaked images [Gallery]
New images of a Googlebook laptop from Asus have surfaced, showing off of selection of ports and a big ol’...
Biltmore Championship Asheville brings business boost beyond the golf course
As thousands of golf fans attend the Biltmore Championship Asheville, some businesses beyond the course say they are also seeing a boost.
Science isn’t partisan, but Florida’s textbooks are treating it like it is
Herald readers write what’s on their mind. | Letters
Olsen Stelzer building preserves Henrietta history while welcoming new business
The historic Olsen Stelzer Boot and Saddlery Building in Henrietta is getting a new chapter while preserving its connection to the community’s past.
Esteemed Entertainment Journalist, Author Edward Morris Dies at 90
Morris was known for his 14-year tenure with Billboard, and authored eight books.
Permitting deal faces political crunch
Senators believe they’re closing in on a long-sought permitting deal, but looming over the talks is whether to address the politically fraught data center boom.
INTRODUCING MIRROR MI™: MORE THAN A FASHION DOLL, A NEW ENTERTAINMENT UNIVERSE BRINGING PRODUCT, MUSIC, FASHION AND EMOTIONAL STORYTELLING TOGETHER
/PRNewswire/ -- It's time for a new doll in the dollhouse. MGA Entertainment (MGA), the company behind Bratz®, Rainbow High® and L.O.L. Surprise!®, today...
Stand Up For Science Founder Addresses Senate & Sciences Po Amid France’s Landmark Move to Protect Academic
Visit underscores growing international attention to academic freedom as a bipartisan cause as movements target higher education.
Black Gold Festival street closure boosts Hazard businesses
Main Street in Hazard will be closed for most of the weekend for the 45th annual Black Gold Festival, but how does this impact local businesses?
Apple Designers Explain the Thinking Behind iPhone Duo
Apple's design team reveals how notebooks helped inspire the iPhone Duo, along with interface principles and expectations for future features, in a new interview with GQ. The interview features Apple CEO John Ternus, Vice President of Industrial Design Molly Anderson, and Vice President of Human Interface Design Steve Lemay.
The Next Chapter of Entertainment and Fandom
At Character.ai, our goal has always been to power new formats for users to interact with their favorite characters, stories, and communities. While leading the industry in AI safety, we’ve focused on building a leading platform for entertainment and fandom—pioneering interactive features like Books, studio-made microdramas
USRA Contributes Planetary Science Expertise to NASA-IBM Lunar Foundation Model
/PRNewswire/ -- Universities Space Research Association (USRA) contributed planetary science expertise, lunar dataset development, and scientific evaluation to...
Southern California University of Health Sciences Earns 2026 Great Colleges to Work For Honor Roll Distinction for Fourth Consecutive Year
/PRNewswire/ -- Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has been named a 2026 Great College to Work For® and earned elite Honor Roll...
Koning Health Announces Australian Regulatory Approval for Koning Breast CT System
/PRNewswire/ -- Koning Health, a global leader in advanced breast imaging technology, today announced that the Koning Breast CT System has been successfully...
Paris Regional Health Residents Gain Hands-On Training at PJC Simulation Lab
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1789741770286{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}"] Internal Medicine Residents from Paris Regional Health recently…
Rosalind Franklin University Opens Virtual Health System to Prepare the Next Generation of Healthcare Teams
/PRNewswire/ -- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) has officially opened its groundbreaking Virtual Health System (VHS), a fully...
Giving Back Is Good Business For Cannabis Retailers
Three cannabis retailers reveal how charitable giving programs are boosting customer loyalty, retention and revenue — and why purpose-driven business is paying off.
Giving Back Is Good Business For Cannabis Retailers
Three cannabis retailers reveal how charitable giving programs are boosting customer loyalty, retention and revenue — and why purpose-driven business is paying off.
Scientists Create Stronger Concrete That Absorbs CO2 From the Air
Concrete usually adds to the world’s carbon burden, but a new formula absorbed CO2 while becoming stronger than a conventional mix. Researchers at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College in India developed the concrete by combining two naturally derived materials: porous zeolite and bamboo biochar. Tests described in Carbon Research suggest the blend could give infrastructure a
‘You’re kneecapping us’: Amtrak plan near Rate Field sparks South Side fury
Amtrak’s attempts to justify its plans for the Bridgeport rail facility were largely drowned out by boos and jeering from a raucous crowd of community members.
‘Swagger on a trillion’: The booming business of styling NFL players
Custom menswear designers and stylists explain why players use the bowels of stadiums to build their brands and show off their individuality.
Burlington’s headquarters move to Philadelphia puts spotlight on New Jersey’s difficult business climate, experts say
Gov. Mikie Sherrill has defended her growth strategy, but advocates say the state must do more to boost competitiveness.
The Booming Business of Hair Loss
As hair loss moves from niche concern to mainstream beauty priority, consumers are spending on products spanning scalp serums to LED devices. Now, brands are racing to turn thinning hair into beauty’s next major growth category.
Underdogs are a film festival's best friend
TORONTO — Who could have predicted that Peter Farrelly would make the fan favorite of this year's Toronto International Film Festival? Everyone who voted for "Green Book" eight years ago.
Underdogs are a film festival's best friend
TORONTO — Who could have predicted that Peter Farrelly would make the fan favorite of this year's Toronto International Film Festival? Everyone who voted for "Green Book" eight years ago.
Make small business accounting way easier with this $60 lifetime tool
Make bookkeeping as easy as snapping a photo with Argo Books.
Brighton Handed Injury Boost Ahead of Arsenal Clash
Fabian Hürzeler welcomes key starters back to the squad as the Seagulls aim to derail the league leaders’ momentum in a high-stakes showdown at the Amex.
Award-winning health and science reporter explores midlife momentum
A midlife moment sparked a new assignment for NPR's Allison Aubrey: Find women who were thrilled about midlife. Ask them their secrets. Study the research. Write a book about it.
Award-winning health and science reporter explores midlife momentum
A midlife moment sparked a new assignment for NPR's Allison Aubrey: Find women who were thrilled about midlife. Ask them their secrets. Study the research. Write a book about it.
Retail sales bounce back across Great Britain
Latest data to defy economic gloom shows 0.5% rise boosted by purchases of sports items, aircon units and fans amid heatwaves
Andoni Iraola favourite to make Liverpool audition this weekend
Liverpool enjoyed another busy transfer window this summer, adding several top talents to Andoni Iraola's squad.The arrivals of Jeremy Jacquet, Victor Munoz and Bradley Barcola were instant boosts to ...
What to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner to boost your heart health
We know the basics of a heart-healthy diet: eat your five-a-day, cook with olive oil rather than butter and choose fish over red meat. However, a new study suggests we may be overlooking a food group that is key to preventing heart disease.
Award-winning health and science reporter explores midlife momentum
A midlife moment sparked a new assignment for NPR's Alison Aubrey: Find women who were thrilled about midlife. Ask them their secrets. Study the research. Write a book about it.
How Creators, TikTok, Spotify and Pinterest Fuel Fandom
The era of AI and social media has blown open the marketing playbook for entertainment, as detailed at Variety's Entertainment and Technology Summit.
Control Resonant review leaks before release date, praising performance and combat
One site broke Remedy Entertainment's review embargo ahead of the Control Resonant release date. The article gives a positive evaluation of the revamped melee combat. Performance in the open-world-like maps also impressed, but the storytelling may not enthrall players.
History, art and science join forces to unlock the mysteries of a
A major grant will enable McGill University Libraries to delve into the Libro di Piume, or Feather Book, an exceptional artifact created in Italy more than 400 years ago. This unique object contains
Texas Business Court Denies Former CEO's Request for Emergency Relief Against Fermi's Board
Court denies all three of the former CEO's requests for a temporary restraining order, including requests to block the Board's bylaw amendments and the...
Bookwaves/Artwaves - September 17, 2026: Mary Roach, America's Funniest Science Author, Part One
Two Interviews with best-selling science writer Mary Roach. From 2010, "Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void." looks at life as an astronaut and in outer space. From 2021, "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks The Law" examines what happens when animals break the law (as opposed to joining the FBI if they've been abused). Also: Reviews of "The Cook" at Berkeley Rep through October 11, 2026, and "African Stew" at the Magic through September 27, 2026. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Science will get hands-on at USCA’s 41st SEED STEM Festival this weekend
AIKEN — Science is more than textbooks — it’s about exploring, discovering and experiencing the world around us. Bring the entire family for a day of hands-on fun at the Ruth Patrick Science Education...
Microsoft’s AI playbook shows businesses how to turn experiments into results
Microsoft’s new Frontier Playbook outlines how businesses can move beyond AI experimentation and turn artificial intelligence deployments into measurable business results, including greater productivity and time savings, Inc. reports. The guide draws on more than 100 of Microsoft’s internal AI projects across its corporate functions, commercial organization and engineering teams. It comes as enterprise AI […]
Mike Rogers gets big boost from business community with new slate of endorsements
Michigan’s business leaders are going all in on support for the U.S. Senate bid of Republican nominee Mike Rogers. On Thursday, both the Detroit Regional Chamber and the National Federation of Independent Business announced that they would be backing Rogers in the fall against Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. The Detroit Regional Chamber PAC nod, in […]
Mike Rogers gets big boost from business community with new slate of endorsements
Michigan’s business leaders are going all in on support for the U.S. Senate bid of Republican nominee Mike Rogers. On Thursday, both the Detroit Regional Chamber and the National Federation of Indepen...
AMD's first 192GB laptop reaches reviewers with Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495
HP's new ZBook Ultra G3a combines Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 with 192GB of unified memory. Earlier 192GB laptops we found were based on Intel platforms.
IHS Awards $2.3 Million to Expand Community Health Aid Program
A program designed to bolster the mid-level medical workforce in Indian Country is getting a $2.3 million boost to bring it to the lower 48. Community health aides are providers who bridge gaps in communities where healthcare access is limited. According to the IHS website, these include conducting health assessments and screenings, providing preventive care […]
US sanctions boost China’s science-driven innovation by over 70%, study finds
US tech restrictions have driven Chinese firms to expand and deepen their scientific research sourcing through citations and research.
New funding boosts data archive that tracks healthy aging environments
With an $11 million award from the National Institute on Aging, University of Michigan researchers will build and share national data that track how neighborhood conditions change over time, helping scientists study how local environments affect older adults' health.
National Book Awards: Marlon James, Louise Erdrich and Karl Ove Knausgaard make long lists
Marlon James' novel “The Disappearers,” about the persecution of gay men in 1980s Jamaica, is nominated for a National Book Award | Talk 1370
National Book Awards: Marlon James, Louise Erdrich and Karl Ove Knausgaard make long lists
Marlon James' novel “The Disappearers,” about the persecution of gay men in 1980s Jamaica, is nominated for a National Book Award | WWL
Sunday hours ending Nov. 1 at Central, Franklin Avenue libraries
As the city of Des Moines faces a $12 million deficit for fiscal year 2027-2028, the Des Moines Public Library (DMPL) will see a $750,000 funding cut. The Des Moines Library Board of Trustees voted this week to eliminate Sunday hours at the Central and Franklin Avenue libraries beginning on Sunday, Nov. 1. The last…
Can Strong Oil Prices Drive ExxonMobil's Business Growth?
WTI near $100 and low-cost production in the Permian and Guyana could support XOM's earnings as drilling and AI boost output efficiency.
No. 1 2028 pitcher Sophia Schlader commits to OU softball
Sophia Schlader committed to OU softball Wednesday after head coach Patty Gasso posted a "Go Boomer" video on X.
Two years after Israel's pager attacks in Lebanon, teenage survivor rebuilds his life
Two years after surviving Israel's detonation of booby-trapped pagers in Lebanon, 14-year-old Ali Abbas is determined to move forward despite severe physical scars.
Opinion: Highly publicized criminal trials are not for your entertainment
Recent technologies within the media have produced the ability to widely broadcast criminal trials. Within the last decade, apps such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tiktok and more have given people the chance to not only watch bits and pieces of the ongoing trials, but also the ability to give their opinions and interpretations of what...
College of Public Health Students to Participate in National Ambassador Program
Leylah Esmail and Zharia Harris, both students in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, earned the opportunity to participate in the 2026-2027 Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health’s This is Public Health Ambassador Program.
Codie Sanchez explains her 'kind of intense' approach to meetings
The founder of Contrarian Thinking and author of the new book "Own or Be Owned" encourages people to leave a meeting at any time.
These former collegiate athletes, and brothers, are helping train the next generation of athletes
Meet Bo, Coley and Pat White - three brothers who took their love of college football and turned it into a playbook for the next generation of athletes at Blueprint Performance.
Fit-again Pleguezuelo a 'huge player' for Plymouth
Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says Julio Pleguezuelo's return to full fitness has been a major boost to his side.
Arsenal star to be given extra rest during international break
Arsenal have been handed a welcome boost with Kai Havertz only set to take part in the first half of the international window with Germany.Klopp has taken the unusual decision to split 44 players into...
Celebrate Pokéween with Play! Pokémon Events
Visit Play! Pokémon Stores and celebrate Pokéween with fa-boo-lous activities and prizes.
Tennessee's new Music Advisory Council will boost advocacy and tourism
Governor Bill Lee is among the state officials behind an initiative to support music industry professionals.
Outcome of suit against Department of Labor could boost skimpy employer health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Between Potatoes and Barley | Los Angeles Review of Books
An uncertain political pamphlet for uncertain times.
Protect Your Home and Business this National Preparedness Month with Rainbow Restoration®
/PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. experienced 12 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters during the first half of 2026 alone, causing at least $31.9...
Bills’ Highmark Stadium Debut Begins Boom in New NFL Venues
Seven new NFL stadiums are set to open over the next half decade.
Oliver Glasner Confirms Nottingham Forest Injury Boost
Nottingham Forest have been handed a fresh injury boost, Oliver Glasner has confirmed.
Chubb Announces Leadership Appointments to Digital Business Organization
/PRNewswire/ -- Following Sean Ringsted's appointment as Chief Scientist and Executive Vice President, Chubb Group, Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today announced...
March of Dimes and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation launch partnership to advance maternal and infant mental health innovation
/PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes, the nation's leading nonprofit fighting for the health of all moms and babies, today announced a partnership with the Arthur M....
The Science of Kindness
Dr. Laura Saunders from the Institute of Living explains how random acts of kindness boost happiness in both those who give and those who receive.
The Missing Two Decades! What Howell Left Out of His “History”
I conclude my conversation with Dr. Casey Luskin about his critique of a recent book from New York University Press, by C. W. Howell.
Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business boosts The Edit credits
Chase is doubling the Sapphire Reserve for Business's annual The Edit credits to $1,000 in 2027, while adding a $1 million cap on some bonus categories.
Dun & Bradstreet Brings Verified Business Context to IBM watsonx Orchestrate Through MCP
/PRNewswire/ -- Dun & Bradstreet today announced that the D&B Commercial Graph™ is now available in the IBM watsonx Orchestrate Agent Catalog via Model Context...
Kent beat Lancashire to boost promotion hopes
Kent remain firmly in the County Championship Division Two promotion race after they beat Lancashire by seven wickets at Canterbury.
Canada looks to deepen research and education links with the EU
Canada is looking for deeper research and education links with the EU, according to its prime minister, Mark Carney. His comments followed hard on the heels of an offer from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to give his nation associate membership of the EU, a status that currently has no legal status or definition. Both sides have yet to detail how this newfound political enthusiasm will translate into concrete action.Addressing the European Parliament on September 17, Carney cited both the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme and the Erasmus+ student mobility scheme as areas for future collaboration.Association with the next iteration of Horizon Europe “would allow us to pool resources, cooperate on frontier technology, leverage our world-class research institutes and universities,” he told MEPs. Canada joined the present programme in 2024, but only takes part in Pillar 2, which supports collaborative research projects. Carney also said that young people should be allowed to work, study and live where they want, on either side of the Atlantic. “Canadian membership of Erasmus+ would give your students and ours more opportunity to learn at some of the world’s top universities, to broaden their horizon and to build those lasting ties that will sustain our alliance,” he said.Limited exchanges with Canada are already possible, for example in the Erasmus Mundus strand of the scheme, which supports joint master’s programmes. This would be considerably increased if the country became a full associate member, a club currently limited to nations neighbouring the EU.Most favoured nation?As for the offer of associate membership of the EU, the aim would be to build “an alliance for the future to create a common prosperity and economic security base,” von der Leyen said during her state of the European Union address, also in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, on September 16.“We will work on intelligent manufacturing,” she went on. “We will create a tech alliance. We will integrate defence industrial bases. We will make the Arctic a flagship joint project. We will work on energy-critical minerals and batteries, on [artificial intelligence], quantum, cyber and economic security.”Mona Nemer, Canada’s chief science advisor, told Science|Business that the political speeches by Carney and Von der Leyen will open the door to even more scientific cooperation between Canada and the EU. She even attributed the broader political partnership to the scientific diplomacy of Horizon Europe association. “The science and research collaborations have predated this political rapprochement,” she said.While she is not part of the government decision-making process, Nemer thinks Carney’s speech in the European Parliament is more than “political posturing” and the Canadian government is likely to come up with more practical ideas for how to boost collaboration in the near future. “The prime minister mentioned Horizon [Europe] and Erasmus+, maybe there is something more concrete around this,” she said.She went on to suggest that Canada and Europe could also work more closely together on setting international standards for emerging technologies, AI safety, data sovereignty and joint research infrastructures, such as particle accelerators and marine research fleets.Nemer confirmed that science cooperation will be on the agenda at an upcoming EU-Canada summit in October. She met recently with EU ambassadors to Canada to "see where the possibilities are, to signal that there is interest."Room for expansionLike other countries outside Europe that are associated to Horizon Europe, such as South Korea, Australia or Japan, Canada is not allowed to host European Research Council (ERC) grantees. However, Canadian universities hint they would like re-open that discussion. “Canada’s participation in Horizon Europe, the world's largest research funding programme, has been a big success,” said Robert Asselin, the chief executive of U15 Canada, an umbrella body for some of the country’s biggest research universities, in a statement. “Ensuring swift re-association to the next research programme, will be vital to maintain this momentum. We would welcome efforts to explore further opportunities to collaborate with European partners, such as through the European Research Council,” he said. Related articlesHow a new multilateral defence bank could boost innovationEurope’s independence hinges on innovation, von der Leyen saysBut so far, there are no details from the Commission on how von der Leyen’s proposal would boost Canadian access to the ERC or other sensitive research calls in Horizon Europe. And it is unclear how other non-European associated countries, such as New Zealand or Australia, would react if Canada was given better access than them. The same questions may arise closer to home. “How would a new category of associate member of the EU differ from Norway’s participation in EU programmes through the European Economic Area?” asked Jan Palmowski, secretary general of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities. “And how does this proposal for Canada change discussion for the UK, Norway and Switzerland for the next Multiannual Financial Framework?”Another area for discussion is how far Canadian organisations can participate in sensitive projects. “I would expect some of the most crucial issues at hand to be whether Canada can participate more closely and predictably in calls that are deemed sensitive on research security or EU preference grounds, on critical technologies, for instance,” Palmowski said. Canada’s participation in other parts of Horizon Europe, as well as the European Competitiveness Fund, might also be discussed, he added.Whatever the details, closer cooperation between the EU and Canada represents a “substantial” opportunity, according to Mattias Björnmalm, secretary general of the Cesaer university group. “Scientific excellence depends on talented people being able to work together, exchange knowledge and access complementary expertise and infrastructure,” he said. “A closer EU-Canada partnership would strengthen these conditions and provide greater certainty for long-term collaboration.”