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Absorbing Science Brief into Business Department ‘Makes Sense’
Absorbing Science Brief into Business Department ‘Makes Sense’
In the UK, Andy Burnham’s decision to absorb the science brief into an expanded business department could strengthen links between research and the government’s industrial strategy.
Science Department Abolished As UK's New Prime Minister Andy Burnham Appoints First Cabinet
Science Department Abolished As UK's New Prime Minister Andy Burnham Appoints First Cabinet
One of Andy Burnham’s first acts as new UK prime minister has been to abolish the government’s dedicated science department. Responsibility for the science and innovation portfolio now lies with the business department.
Scientists fear cuts may shut radio telescope
A radio telescope in the UK could be at risk of closing because of proposed cuts in national science funding.
Britain’s Next Research Choice
Ten years after Brexit, the UK must decide how to engage with the EU’s next research programme (FP10, starting 2028) – and whether full association makes sense.
Brexit Tore Apart European Science - Now the Research Rifts Are Healing
Brexit Tore Apart European Science - Now the Research Rifts Are Healing
The UK's share of EU research funding is climbing, but lost networks will be harder to recover.
World-leading UK Science Facilities at Risk Amid £162m Funding Crisis
World-leading UK Science Facilities at Risk Amid £162m Funding Crisis
Diamond Light Source and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source face cuts of up to 20% as Science and Technology Facilities Council seeks savings
The Costs of Limiting Academic Freedom
Following the UK High Court's decision on academic freedom, Chirantan Chatterjee explains how narrowing academic debate negatively impacts the wider economy.
A Successful Open Access Book Mandate Requires Infrastructure Not Compliance
A Successful Open Access Book Mandate Requires Infrastructure Not Compliance
An open access book mandate is one Research Excellence Framework (REF) cycle away. If implemented, research funders should focus on enabling infrastructure rather than compliance.
Four Years On, Research Excellence in Wartime is Not a Luxury - It is Infrastructure
Four Years On, Research Excellence in Wartime is Not a Luxury - It is Infrastructure
The experience of UK-Ukraine research collaboration demonstrates the critical importance of structures when systems and individuals are under pressure.
UK Issues Guidance to Counter Foreign Interference Risks in Higher Education
UK Issues Guidance to Counter Foreign Interference Risks in Higher Education
The UK government has published guidance aimed at helping universities and higher education providers recognise, prevent and report foreign interference, as part of efforts to protect academic freedom, people and research.
UK ‘could lose generation of scientists’ with Cuts to Projects and Research Facilities
Academics Create Network to Connect Officials with Research Experts
A wide range of top institutions have come together to set up an initiative through which government workers and other public service professionals can tap into new voices and methods
A new national network will help civil and public servants to learn and connect with research organisations.
UK and German Universities Look to Strengthen Research Ties
UK and German Universities Look to Strengthen Research Ties
The Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities has proposed a series of measures that would help increase collaboration between academic institutions in the UK and Germany.
Britain’s Bold Plan to End Animal Testing Gains Unlikely Unity
The UK government unveiled a sweeping roadmap to phase out animal testing, promising to accelerate the shift toward humane, high-tech alternatives that could redefine modern science itself.
UK Aims for ‘Targeted Science Cooperation’ with China
Science minister heads to Beijing with university leaders, pledging government will “never compromise national security”.
Britain’s Biopharma Strategy Stalls in the Face of China’s Rise
The industry’s retreat from the UK reflects a deeper shift about how Beijing is rewriting the rules of innovation.
What's Driving UK Universities to Set Up Campuses in India in a Changing Global Education Order?
UK recovers position in EU’s Horizon Europe science research programme
Scientists received €735m in grants in 2024 after UK rejoined programme as associate member post-Brexit
How is the UK Responding to Switzerland's Deeptech Ascent
Switzerland's $100B deeptech boom sets a new standard for Europe, but the UK is rising to the challenge
UK Steps Up Efforts to Woo Scientists Fleeing the US
New schemes seek to attract international talent and lock in funding security for researchers
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