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A new report draws on contributions from more than 3,700 researchers to look at the current research landscape in the UK, including systems of research assessment, and to look ahead at how it may change over the next five to ten years.
Marking the launch of a new research on research institute, James Wilsdon reflects on the challenges of making good research and development policy. One surprising thread of continuity between Boris Johnson’s government and that of Theresa May, is its enthusiasm for research and innovation.
The UK government’s announcement of its plans to offer extended post-study work visas for international graduates of UK universities has received an unusual response - unalloyed praise from the higher education sector.
The UK is focusing on international partnerships and ground-breaking sector deals in order to remain a global leader in science
Universities fear chaos in September as private company struggles with workload.
While research data support units now exist in many universities, these are typically not able to provide discipline-specific expertise or resources. This article focuses on the Data Champion Programme at the University of Cambridge, which empowers discipline-specific expertise already embedded within each unit to advocate for good RDM and to deliver support locally.
New International Research and Innovation Strategy launched to ensure the UK remains a global leader in science.
Higher education groups call on government to clarify its policy on tuition costs
Home fee status and financial support for EU nationals is planned to be withdrawn from 2021 in a new crackdown on foreign students by Theresa May.
Implementing the mandate for open access monographs will be complex but that is the price of 'being the leader', says Cameron Neylon.
David Kernohan previews Adam Tickell's advice to the minister on open access.
There is a myth that the public are sceptical about the merits of universities. In fact, as this research shows, the opposite is true. The public are hugely positive towards universities and see the benefits of a university education.
A letter was sent to UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid MP expressing ‘grave concern about the current visa application process for international academics and scholars to visit the UK for academic conferences’.
Cancer Research UK will be able to revoke grants if researchers and institutions do not abide by its new behaviour policy.
The Wellcome Trust pulled the grant from Nazneen Rahman, who worked at the Institute of Cancer Research in London.
One-quarter of surveyed institutions admit to not complying with guidelines.
Proposed body would monitor universities to ensure that allegations of malpractice are properly investigated.
