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UK Forges Own Global Research Network As EU Starts South Korea and New Zealand Horizon Talks

UK Forges Own Global Research Network As EU Starts South Korea and New Zealand Horizon Talks

The UK has launched a research and development competition with South Korea, the latest in a string of recently announced collaborations with countries outside the EU. It comes as Brussels announces that it has entered official Horizon Europe association talks with South Korea and New Zealand.

UK's High-risk Research Funder Poaches DARPA Deputy Chief

UK's High-risk Research Funder Poaches DARPA Deputy Chief

US-based research administrator Peter Highnam will lead the newly established agency, which the government says will fund science with minimal bureaucracy.

Funding Bids: Who Do You Need to Convince and What Are They Looking For?

Funding Bids: Who Do You Need to Convince and What Are They Looking For?

This blog discusses the importance of connecting with different audiences when writing funding bids, based on previous experience as a funding manager at the UK Research Councils. 

Why Scientists Worldwide Are Watching UK COVID Infections

Why Scientists Worldwide Are Watching UK COVID Infections

The country's relaxation of measures such as masking - especially in England - is showing the limits of relying on vaccines alone.

British Scientists Being 'frozen Out' of EU Research Due to NI Row, Claims MP

British Scientists Being 'frozen Out' of EU Research Due to NI Row, Claims MP

Bill Cash says UK still not being made full member of Horizon Europe science programme linked to dispute over NI protocol

New UK Science Minister Takes on Ambitious Research Agenda

New UK Science Minister Takes on Ambitious Research Agenda

Researchers will be watching former biotech investor George Freeman to see whether he can fulfil the government's science funding target.

UK Universities Have Passed the Challenge of Brexit and Covid

UK Universities Have Passed the Challenge of Brexit and Covid

The pandemic produced apocalyptic warnings about higher education in the UK. In fact, its future is looking a lot brighter than predicted.

Ten (basic) Points About Demand for Higher Education This Year

Ten (basic) Points About Demand for Higher Education This Year

These are my remarks from yesterday's UK Student Accommodation Forum on demand for higher education in 2021/22 and on, hosted by Unipol. The event also saw the launch of an excellent new paper on International Students and Factors Affecting Accommodation in the UK. When it comes to demand from home students, the naysayers were wrong in 2020 and […]

Insanity the Common Verdict on Suicides in 18th Century England

Insanity the Common Verdict on Suicides in 18th Century England

Official records contrast with witness evidence of loneliness and physical decline among older people in Georgian society

EU Higher Education Staff and Students in the UK

EU Higher Education Staff and Students in the UK

This briefing examines the contribution of EU staff and students to higher education and research throughout the UK and across disciplines and highlights the challenges associated with replacing the Erasmus+ programme.