The Future of Research Assessment
A collection that explores recent developments and debates in the UK and internationally, offering varied perspectives on the future of research assessment.
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You've Got the Power
If your institution won’t break down barriers for you, do it yourself.
China Leads BRICS University Rankings
7 out of the top 10 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2018 are in the east-Asian nation.
Research Health Needs a Dedicated Group
A US Research Integrity Advisory Board is long overdue. Such a leadership body would mitigate bad practices and strengthen good research.
A Link between Author Gender and Attention to Gender and Sex Analysis
An analysis of a large database of medical research papers shows a correlation between women's authorship and the likelihood of a study including gender and sex analysis.
Rewarding Negative Results Keeps Science on Track
Creating a culture of replication takes prizes, grants and magnanimity — as well as publications.
Hungary Rewards Highly Cited Scientists With Bonus Grants
Some top researchers prosper in Hungary as country tries to improve its international standing in science.
Online Software Spots Genetic Errors in Cancer Papers
Tool to scrutinize research papers identifies mistakes in gene sequences.
African Scientists Get Their Own Open-Access Publishing Platform
Venture will launch next year and seeks to strengthen continent’s science by helping academics share work more quickly.
Graduate Students Face Alarming Tax Hike
Adding to PhD students’ woes will undermine US research and economy.
Need a Paper? Get a Plug-In
A collection of web-browser plug-ins is making the scholarly literature more discoverable.
Too Many Academics Study the Same People
Researchers should recognize communities that feel over-researched and under-rewarded.
Join the Disruptors of Health Science
Thomas Insel's biggest lesson from his shift from NIMH director to Silicon Valley entrepreneur: academic and technology company researchers should partner up.
Plans to Promote German Research Excellence Come Under Fire
Critics say selection process for high-stakes funding programme is flawed.
Big Science in a Small Country
Switzerland's unique geography and economy put it at the centre of the world when it comes to scientific collaboration.
The Unexpected Reason Researchers Choose Open Access
Open-access publishing held to the same standards as paid subscription journals.
Many Junior Scientists Need to Take a Hard Look at Their Job Prospects
Permanent jobs in academia are scarce, and someone needs to let PhD students know.
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