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Patients will only benefit from new drugs if government prioritises early diagnosis, say MPs
ViewShapps weighs in on ‘missing’ mathematics funding
Shapps weighs in on ‘missing’ mathematics funding
Minister defends decision not to ringfence £300 million first promised in 2020
ViewUniversity of York vice-chancellor becomes N8 chairman
University of York vice-chancellor becomes N8 chairman
Charlie Jeffery to work closely with university leaders to promote the partnership and its programmes
ViewCall for regulatory overhaul of medical devices in UK
Call for regulatory overhaul of medical devices in UK
Independent government advisory committee identifies gaps in regulation of AI and neurotechnology medical devices
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ViewFreedom fighters
Freedom fighters
As the free speech bill nears the finish line, some sensible amendments may be accepted
ViewUrgent talks to follow university strike action
Urgent talks to follow university strike action
But employers and unions disagree over scope of discussions regarding pay and conditions
ViewREF newbies
REF newbies
So, what’s it like entering the REF for the first time?
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ViewMood music
Mood music
The government is singing the praises of R&D—for now
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ViewInterview: Turbulent times
Interview: Turbulent times
The University of Bristol’s vice-chancellor discusses its controversial past, challenging present and vital future
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ViewThe latest Research Fortnight flipbook
The latest Research Fortnight flipbook
News, opinion, funding insight, and more in the latest issue of Research Fortnight
ViewFollow the money
Follow the money
William Wallace says researchers must respond to increasing attention on who is funding political research
ViewUniversities relieved by free speech bill amendments
Universities relieved by free speech bill amendments
Groups say changes will avoid “vexatious” litigation, but questions remain over whether tort is needed
ViewWhite men made up over half of UKRI-funded PIs in 2020-21
White men made up over half of UKRI-funded PIs in 2020-21
Latest diversity data shows continued under-representation of women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities
ViewState of the relationship
State of the relationship
Ivory Tower: As NCUB’s annual report is published, we meet a couple in marriage therapy
ViewPostgraduate trainee teachers down by 23%
Postgraduate trainee teachers down by 23%
Government figures show contraction in teacher training recruitment after pandemic boost
ViewUniversity of Wolverhampton pulls back on pay deductions
University of Wolverhampton pulls back on pay deductions
Planned rate of pay deduction for strike action changed after talks with union branch
ViewFewer employers asking for 2:1 degree or higher
Fewer employers asking for 2:1 degree or higher
Firms turn away from traditional entry requirements amid competitive labour market
ViewUK-Irish research centres, careers in research support, Healthy Ageing Catalyst Awards
UK-Irish research centres, careers in research support, Healthy Ageing Catalyst Awards
A roundup of this week’s Funding Insight articles
ViewReports call for more engagement with local communities on R&D
Reports call for more engagement with local communities on R&D
Campaign group says researchers should have “ongoing, upfront and honest” conversations with local communities
ViewR&D in NHS risks ‘slipping back to pre-pandemic ways’
R&D in NHS risks ‘slipping back to pre-pandemic ways’
Clinical academics warn that NHS post-pandemic backlog is eating into their research time
ViewQuestions raised over source of UK’s EU R&D stopgap funds
Questions raised over source of UK’s EU R&D stopgap funds
More cash expected ‘early in new year’ despite confusion over which budget it’s coming from
ViewEveryone’s business
Everyone’s business
The National Centre for Universities and Business publishes its annual State of the Relationship report
ViewOne in three say online resources better at school than university
One in three say online resources better at school than university
Think tank survey shows online lectures are most-accessed digital resource
ViewFall in knowledge exchange income during pandemic
Fall in knowledge exchange income during pandemic
But National Centre for Universities and Business research finds relationships still going strong
ViewFrom the archive: Rosemary and time
From the archive: Rosemary and time
UKRI’s Healthy Ageing Catalyst Awards support ancient remedies as much as cutting-edge innovations
ViewGraham Baldwin named as new MllionPlus chair
Graham Baldwin named as new MllionPlus chair
Uclan vice-chancellor to take the reins from Rama Thirunamachandran
ViewPostgraduate satisfaction levels improve post pandemic
Postgraduate satisfaction levels improve post pandemic
More than eight in 10 taught postgraduates now say they are happy with their course
ViewOpportunity profile: Collaboration key for UK-Irish co-centres
Opportunity profile: Collaboration key for UK-Irish co-centres
Three funders look to build collaborative partnerships across Ireland, Great Britain and Northern Ireland
ViewFive steps to career progression in research support
Five steps to career progression in research support
Suggestions on how to move forward when you’re stuck in a rut
ViewChristmas future
Christmas future
Do further education reforms point the way to public sector universities?
ViewUK funding cuts to neglected diseases scheme a ‘bitter blow’
UK funding cuts to neglected diseases scheme a ‘bitter blow’
Whole health systems suffered from Ascend programme’s early termination, say scientists
ViewBoost immigration to ease Brexit damage to R&D, think tank urges
Boost immigration to ease Brexit damage to R&D, think tank urges
Report says loss of EU scientists outstrips impact of Horizon Europe uncertainty on UK research
ViewGovernment ‘lacks leadership’ to respond to next pandemic
Government ‘lacks leadership’ to respond to next pandemic
Former Vaccine Taskforce chair says UK needs an expert leader to coordinate vaccine efforts
ViewMedicines innovation centre opens in Glasgow
Medicines innovation centre opens in Glasgow
Collaboration between 25 organisations across business, academia and government agencies behind £88 million centre
ViewUCU to keep pressure on after three days of strikes
UCU to keep pressure on after three days of strikes
London rally hears employers are “back in the room” to negotiate, a claim universities deny
ViewFears for UK’s vaccine R&D as firm pauses construction of centre
Fears for UK’s vaccine R&D as firm pauses construction of centre
Suspension of construction on Vaccine Manufacturing and Innovation Centre described as “disappointing” and “worrying”
ViewHundreds apply to be OfS inspectors
Hundreds apply to be OfS inspectors
England’s regulator appoints over 50 investigators for inquiries about business course quality
ViewCare-experienced students lacking ‘crucial’ guidance
Care-experienced students lacking ‘crucial’ guidance
Ucas report reveals three in five applicants with care backgrounds not given specific help
ViewHelp universities escape the innovation dilemma
Help universities escape the innovation dilemma
Balancing entrepreneurial and research missions demands deft handling of intellectual property, says Ian Walmsley
ViewParty leaders promise businesses innovation and skills
Party leaders promise businesses innovation and skills
Rishi Sunak tells CBI he wants innovation, while Keir Starmer backs green growth and skills