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Chief scientific adviser says the work of the group has put a ‘strain’ on members
ViewScience minister announces plans to reform ‘bureaucratic’ REF
Science minister announces plans to reform ‘bureaucratic’ REF
Solloway says changes will create a positive research culture and reduce red tape
ViewUUK calls for ‘step change’ in funding system after Brexit
UUK calls for ‘step change’ in funding system after Brexit
Vice-chancellors’ group recommends structural changes to UK funding system to enhance global collaboration
ViewIn-person teaching to continue in Wales during ‘fire-break’ lockdown
In-person teaching to continue in Wales during ‘fire-break’ lockdown
Students in Wales asked to stay at term-time homes while in-person university classes continue
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ViewMOD science strategy champions challenge-led approach to R&D
MOD science strategy champions challenge-led approach to R&D
Strategy calls for ‘change in how we invest in and develop capability’
ViewChange the REF
Change the REF
Plans are afoot to reform the Research Excellence Framework
ViewScotland calls for urgent meeting on UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Scotland calls for urgent meeting on UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Scottish investment minister writes to UK government calling for fund to be fully devolved
ViewThere and back again
There and back again
Universities have guaranteed that students can return home for Christmas—but can they come back?
ViewIndependent Sage calls for immediate lockdown
Independent Sage calls for immediate lockdown
Warning comes after government disregarded advice from official Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies
ViewAcademia waits as Brexit talks deadline brings no breakthrough
Academia waits as Brexit talks deadline brings no breakthrough
EU says ‘intensive’ talks can continue, but both sides call on each other to change...
ViewThings can only get greyer
Things can only get greyer
Government guidelines and how to deal with them
ViewLeyser ‘entirely agnostic’ over where Arpa sits in R&D system
Leyser ‘entirely agnostic’ over where Arpa sits in R&D system
UKRI chief executive tells conference her views on innovation, genetic modification and the spending review
ViewBursaries cut for trainee arts and humanities teachers
Bursaries cut for trainee arts and humanities teachers
Funding for trainee teachers cut for arts and humanities and reduced for other subjects
ViewUK has ‘real opportunity to lead on Covid-19 innovations’
UK has ‘real opportunity to lead on Covid-19 innovations’
Former prime minister Tony Blair calls for global collaboration to tackle the pandemic
ViewJudgement calls
Judgement calls
Playbook talks to the independent adjudicator about a potential deluge of student complaints
ViewGraduates ‘less prepared for work’ than four years ago
Graduates ‘less prepared for work’ than four years ago
Government survey shows drop in employers who feel graduates are ready for their first job
ViewUK researchers to get easier access to publishing in PLOS
UK researchers to get easier access to publishing in PLOS
Flat-fee agreement allows publishing in Public Library of Science journals without article-processing charges
ViewBritain ‘among regions with highest death toll from Covid-19’
Britain ‘among regions with highest death toll from Covid-19’
Study comes as Sage paper says another national lockdown could prevent thousands of further deaths
ViewThe limits of autonomy
The limits of autonomy
How should universities respond to Sage’s call for teaching to go online?
ViewUK signs agreement with Nasa ahead of moon mission
UK signs agreement with Nasa ahead of moon mission
Science minister says ‘historic’ agreement shows UK’s commitment to strengthening role in global space sector
ViewCovid has led to reduced capacity to do research
Covid has led to reduced capacity to do research
Researchers report decrease in working hours amid increase in teaching and caring responsibilities
ViewSage recommended online teaching three weeks ago
Sage recommended online teaching three weeks ago
In-person teaching continued despite Sage call for teaching to move online
ViewGovernment ignored Sage advice, despite claims it ‘follows’ science
Government ignored Sage advice, despite claims it ‘follows’ science
Newly released documents reveal UK’s science advisers called for immediate lockdown three weeks ago
ViewStudy matches US and UK cities to learn about innovation
Study matches US and UK cities to learn about innovation
City pairs identified to allow UK to learn about US university-centred entrepreneurial ecosystems
ViewCovid vaccine trials aim to plug BAME and age data gaps
Covid vaccine trials aim to plug BAME and age data gaps
Call for people from ethnic minority groups, and the elderly, to join the trials
ViewBritish Council starts first Russia programme since 2018 ban
British Council starts first Russia programme since 2018 ban
Cultural body launches new programme to deepen research links, despite being told to exit Russia
ViewBetter late than never
Better late than never
Monday was hectic in Westminster as ministers confirmed that A-levels would go ahead in 2021
ViewConcern as A-levels pushed back in 2021
Concern as A-levels pushed back in 2021
University leaders ask for more information as Williamson delays 2021 exams
ViewScholars launch ‘code of conduct’ on academic freedom
Scholars launch ‘code of conduct’ on academic freedom
Group of UK academics calls on universities to back academic freedom in international relationships
ViewResearchers honoured for work on coronavirus crisis
Researchers honoured for work on coronavirus crisis
Six members of government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies included in Queen’s Birthday Honours
ViewUK biotech attracts record investment despite Covid-19
UK biotech attracts record investment despite Covid-19
Biotechnology stocks have ‘never been more attractive to investors’, says BioIndustry Association
ViewManchester MPs say Covid-19 is largely confined to universities
Manchester MPs say Covid-19 is largely confined to universities
Manchester MPs ask for leniency in restrictions while Nottinghamshire students are fined for parties
ViewTough gig
Tough gig
What does the education secretary’s latest letter mean for universities?
ViewFive months of Independent Sage: what YouTube users think
Five months of Independent Sage: what YouTube users think
Comments during Independent Sage sessions illustrate how its online followers perceive science and government
ViewMarsden labels Institutes of Technology ‘white elephants’
Marsden labels Institutes of Technology ‘white elephants’
Former shadow minister slams IoTs as government announces increase of £120 million in funding
ViewWellcome Trust calls for ‘single front door’ to UK research abroad
Wellcome Trust calls for ‘single front door’ to UK research abroad
Charity recommends reviewing the capacity of the UK’s Science and Innovation Network to achieve this
ViewUK space census aims to drive diversity across sector
UK space census aims to drive diversity across sector
Survey will collect anonymous information from UK space professionals to inform future policy