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Officials say researchers should “continue to apply” despite uncertainty over association to EU R&I programmes
ViewUK leaving EUI ‘a very sad loss’ for all
UK leaving EUI ‘a very sad loss’ for all
President of prestigious doctoral and postdoctoral centre says he hopes UK will rejoin in future
ViewMost students think universities protect freedom of speech
Most students think universities protect freedom of speech
But minority say freedoms are under threat and feel unable to voice opinions
ViewWorking-class university staff ‘facing discrimination’, says UCU
Working-class university staff ‘facing discrimination’, says UCU
Union calls on institutions to tackle class-based barriers
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ViewAcademia’s links with pharmaceutical industry rising
Academia’s links with pharmaceutical industry rising
Survey shows industrial postdoc collaborations with industry in the UK are at an all-time high
ViewChi Onwurah wants R&D to be more representative of population
Chi Onwurah wants R&D to be more representative of population
Shadow science minister says inclusive innovation should be seen as an “economic imperative”
ViewLabour ‘would do everything to maintain’ Horizon association
Labour ‘would do everything to maintain’ Horizon association
Shadow science minister says government’s plan B cannot deliver same benefits as Horizon Europe
ViewUniversities Superannuation Scheme boss to step down
Universities Superannuation Scheme boss to step down
Pension scheme chief executive Bill Galvin to leave post in 2023
ViewBritish Academy extends early career researcher programme
British Academy extends early career researcher programme
UK-wide network in the humanities and social sciences to continue beyond initial pilot phase
ViewUniversity IT groups agree closer collaboration
University IT groups agree closer collaboration
Jisc and Ucisa sign three-year agreement to work together on cybersecurity and sustainability
ViewUK medical academy launches scheme to boost innovation
UK medical academy launches scheme to boost innovation
Networking hub launched in Wales to kick off Academy of Medical Sciences’ Cross-Sector Programme
ViewOfS sets out shake-up for access and participation
OfS sets out shake-up for access and participation
Risk register will help institutions to highlight biggest challenges for underrepresented students
ViewResearch England publishes KEF 2022 results
Research England publishes KEF 2022 results
Data spotlight activities, such as external investment in spinout companies, dominated by Russell Group institutions
ViewOIA advises on ‘significant impact’ of cost of living crisis
OIA advises on ‘significant impact’ of cost of living crisis
Adjudicator draws on past complaints to offer guidance for universities and learners
ViewDavid Sweeney to join University of Birmingham
David Sweeney to join University of Birmingham
Research England’s outgoing executive chair to look at links between research policy and growth
ViewDeborah Prentice set to lead University of Cambridge
Deborah Prentice set to lead University of Cambridge
Princeton provost nominated to take over from Stephen Toope as vice-chancellor
ViewLooking ahead: What does autumn have in store?
Looking ahead: What does autumn have in store?
As the new academic term gets underway, we explore what’s coming up
ViewUCU urges university leaders to donate tax cut cash
UCU urges university leaders to donate tax cut cash
Jo Grady says vice-chancellors stand to pocket thousands after government slashes taxes on high earners
ViewUKRI gets 328 more requests for Horizon guarantee in August
UKRI gets 328 more requests for Horizon guarantee in August
New applications worth £137 million bring total to 937 applications asking for £485m in funds
ViewUnpacked: What’s next for UK-EU R&D negotiations?
Unpacked: What’s next for UK-EU R&D negotiations?
Research Professional News explains next steps regarding UK access to Horizon Europe, Copernicus and Euratom
View‘Mini budget’ prompts mixed response from research groups
‘Mini budget’ prompts mixed response from research groups
University bodies and business representatives call for more support for research and students
ViewCambridge sets up £1.5m fund after report into slave trade links
Cambridge sets up £1.5m fund after report into slave trade links
Research centre proposed after inquiry finds “significant” connections with slavery
ViewNusrat Ghani fields R&D question as UK awaits science minister
Nusrat Ghani fields R&D question as UK awaits science minister
Dean Russell tackles innovation questions, as speculation mounts over who will become next minister
ViewUK to stop participating in European University Institute
UK to stop participating in European University Institute
Expert calls departure from prestigious international doctoral and postdoctoral centre a “reputational loss” for UK
ViewMini-budget shouldn’t forget R&D and universities, says NCUB
Mini-budget shouldn’t forget R&D and universities, says NCUB
National Centre for Universities and Business publishes their proposals ahead of Kwasi Kwarteng’s fiscal event
ViewVice-chancellors stay in post for average of eight years, Hepi says
Vice-chancellors stay in post for average of eight years, Hepi says
Analysis shows that tenures at traditional and newer universities are increasingly similar in length
ViewProgress on Bame awarding gap stalls at some institutions
Progress on Bame awarding gap stalls at some institutions
Office for Students analysis finds “significant worsening of performance” at 15 providers
ViewTotal number of students starting at UK universities falls
Total number of students starting at UK universities falls
Ucas 28-day update shows record numbers of young students but declining numbers of mature students
ViewUK to set out plan B ‘shortly’ if today’s Horizon Europe talks fail
UK to set out plan B ‘shortly’ if today’s Horizon Europe talks fail
Government says “it will be disappointing” if UK’s access issue is not resolved today
ViewTechnicians ‘feel their research contribution is not recognised’
Technicians ‘feel their research contribution is not recognised’
Lack of recognition is “exacerbated by a lack of understanding of technical roles”, report says
ViewResearch England allocates nearly £30m for research culture
Research England allocates nearly £30m for research culture
Top winners are universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, University College London and Imperial College
ViewUniversities given energy price cap
Universities given energy price cap
UK government to provide a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for six months
ViewEU denies rumoured option of partial Horizon deal for the UK
EU denies rumoured option of partial Horizon deal for the UK
Academia had hoped tomorrow’s talks might unlock UK access to EU research and innovation programme
ViewUni Connect programme to focus on engaging schools
Uni Connect programme to focus on engaging schools
OfS publishes new guidance on outreach scheme’s priorities
ViewStudent support ‘needed urgently’ as cost of living crisis bites
Student support ‘needed urgently’ as cost of living crisis bites
UUK and Russell Group urge ministers to boost funds or risk students dropping out
ViewUniversities get ready for costly winter
Universities get ready for costly winter
Plans to reduce energy costs and usage are linked to net zero targets at several...
ViewInstitutions commit to PhD pay rise
Institutions commit to PhD pay rise
Funders and universities promise increased stipends, but self-funded researchers complain of “little, if any, support”