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Sector awaiting next steps after von der Leyen and Sunak agree on Northern Ireland protocol
“Historic” agreement clears the path for association to EU science programmes, says European Commission president
Bath mathematician takes on role at Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Economic and Social Research Council gets long-term boss after two years without permanent leader
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R&D risks being seen as luxury rather than necessity amid cost of living crisis
Rate of virus in birds raises fears of increased transmission to humans
Devolved government announces mission-based approach and says bemoaning lost funding is “not productive”
On conflict’s anniversary, universities say partnerships with Ukrainian institutions “will last for years to come”
New Pirbright Institute building to aid vaccine research against backdrop of H5N1 bird flu threat
Outgoing director reflects on his regrets and successes after 10 years at the helm
Coalition of investors aims to plug gaps preventing translation of UK research into green companies
Newly created executive-level role to help “foster an inclusive and equitable culture” at health funder
Opinions differ on whether the UK needs an independent research integrity regulator
Institute’s human genetics boss, Matt Hurles, to take over from Mike Stratton later this year
Funder launches survey to shape the scheme’s development and understand barriers Black researchers face
Government aims to “encourage ambitious, innovative research” and to attract “vital investment”
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions set up as “vehicle for industrial development and deployment” of technology
But it will create “an opportunity” to remedy UK’s inability to stimulate innovation, says expert
Duncan Wingham to step down from Natural Environment Research Council after 11 years
Resignation from industry body comes after condemnation of Novo Nordisk over promotional drug campaign
Call comes as UK government releases £77 million fund to cut maritime emissions
University of London project to “solve visibility issue” of “hard to find” infrastructure
Almost 19,000 businesses set up from UK universities in 2020-21 academic year
George Freeman also floats idea of turning UK university labs into institutes with dedicated funding
Senior figures say removal of dedicated funding stream puts clinical researchers at a disadvantage
Nation risks becoming “small science powerhouse rather than a global science superpower”, says George Freeman
UK prime minister has brought “stability” for R&D but concern grows over tax credit reforms
Science advocacy group Case releases recommendations to help make R&D “relevant” to the public
Tech Nation announces closure and urges government to match technology superpower ambitions with policies
One thousand university roles at risk in Wales alone as dozens of projects face closure
Researchers need to get “credit they deserve” for research syntheses, says a Research England director
Matt Clifford says new agency has “amazing opportunity to fund the breakthroughs of the future”
Government questioned on its coordination of work with regulators, industry and universities
Jeremy Hunt promises investment zones to support growth industries in underperforming locations
Former science minister to bring net zero “insights” to government review of innovation regulation
Publisher to “expand open science efforts” as member of Campaign for Science and Engineering
UK biotech investment fell sharply from ‘all-time highs’ seen in 2021, report finds