Lighter-touch regime for some universities under consideration, says Research England.

Study Abroad News: Driven by policy changes and an increasing youth population, top UK universities like Birmingham and Southampton are establishing campuses in India. 

Scientists received €735m in grants in 2024 after UK rejoined programme as associate member post-Brexit

Men three times more likely than women to work in R&D between 2012 and 2021.

Long-term budgets will “provide certainty” and “unlock vital business investment”, says Patrick Vallance.

Initiative backed by £50mn in government money comes as US administration seeks to cut funding and suppress research.

Concerns that future projects may be axed in budget to help pay for rejoining EU's Horizon programme.

Science minister confirms commitment to Ukrainian academics at London meeting

Code will remove grey area around stem cell-based technology and ensure responsible research, say scientists

The Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats have all recently outlined plans for research in their manifestos.

With EU relations patched up, UK researchers and policymakers are planning the next moves. There are no firm plans for AI legislation, but an international collaboration fund set up during the wilderness years will continue, and there will be a focus on South American links.