It's time to stand up to greedy academic publishers
The UK’s higher education institutions spend more than £180m on journal subscriptions every year. We need to come together and create a better system
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Britain’s scientists must not be gagged
A ban on state-funded academics using their work to question government policy is to begin on 1 May. It’s either a cock-up or a conspiracy
The scientific impact of Brexit: it's complicated
Is UK science better off in or out of the EU? The arguments are complex and only partially evidence-based. And that’s not surprising.
Striking a work-life balance in academia
A campaign at the Royal Society is challenging negative perceptions about careers in science by sharing the stories of 150 scientists who have successfully managed to juggle work in the lab with life at home.
Government policy is wrecking science
Tim Birkhead warns of the ‘end of science’ unless academics push back against threats to creativity and integrity
Science infrastructure still a problem for UK policy makers
This week’s budget contained the usual announcements about new research facilities. But behind the welcome news, concerns continue to mount
Researchers: speak up now or risk being muzzled on government policy
New rules could stop state-funded scientists advising ministers and make it easier for companies and campaign groups to sway government decisions
Benefits and Implications of EU and Global Collaboration by UK Universities - Digital Science
Benefits and Implications of EU and Global Collaboration by UK Universities - Digital Science
A report on international academic collaboration across the UK research base and on the implications of EU and global collaboration for universities, research assessment and the economy.
THE University Workplace Survey 2016
Times Higher Education's poll shows that the bulk of staff find their work rewarding but there is a deep gulf between academics and professional and support staff.
Academics across Europe join 'Brexit' debate
If the United Kingdom leaves the EU, researchers throughout the bloc will feel the effects.
'Good' settlement for science may come with strings
Science budget will rise with inflation amid cuts elsewhere, following government spending review.
British MPs warn over science funding
Britain is falling behind competitors in research and development investment and the government will be putting jobs at risk if it does not protect science funding in the Spending Review.
Success rates: surge in applications to 'struggling' research councils
Success rates fall at five out of six councils amid warnings that the process could become ‘more of a lottery’ as reviewers are stretched.
Interdisciplinary research by the numbers
An analysis reveals the extent and impact of research that bridges disciplines.
Research funding should be 'simpler'
UK Minister for Universities and Science Jo Johnson wants to see a "simpler" research funding system as well as faster routes for private provider "challenger institutions" to enter higher education.
Women are funded more fairly in social science
UK data hold lessons for how to close the gender gap in bioscience grant applications, success and size, argue Paul Boyle and colleagues.
RCUK responds to Burgess Review
Research Councils UK has published its response to the independent Review of the implementation of the RCUK policy on Open Access, chaired by Professor Sir Bob Burgess.
Science minister signals shift towards 'one nation science'
Critics of the present system of science funding say it's rather like modern football where the richest clubs are the most successful, which makes them even richer enabling them to continue to be successful.
London mayor proposes $16 billion biotech fund
London Mayor is proposing a $16 billion fund to encourage growth of emerging health-care companies in the U.K. in an effort to catch up to biotechnology clusters in the US.
The Francis Crick Institute: Europe's superlab
When the Francis Crick Institute opens in London this year, it will be Europe’s largest biomedical research centre. Can director Paul Nurse make this gamble pay off for UK science?
Queen Mary University of London considers making PhD students employees
Importance of doctoral candidates in research makes it likely that many institutions will make the change, says principal.
National consortium for ORCID set to improve UK research visibility and collaboration
ORCID will now be offered to UK higher education institutions through a national consortium arrangement operated by Jisc.
Why "science" is one of the most powerful arguments in the pro-EU campaign
The case of Switzerland is a clear example of how a "no" vote could damage UK science.
EU science funding: 'the UK cannot afford to lose out on this pot of money'
The possibility the UK will vote to leave the EU would be a disaster for British science.
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