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Read more on EU-UK deal prompts ‘sigh of relief’ from researchers
Sector awaiting next steps after von der Leyen and Sunak agree on Northern Ireland protocol
ViewNew UK-EU deal ‘good news’ for Horizon, says von der Leyen
New UK-EU deal ‘good news’ for Horizon, says von der Leyen
“Historic” agreement clears the path for association to EU science programmes, says European Commission president
ViewWarm welcome for chief scientific adviser Angela McLean
Warm welcome for chief scientific adviser Angela McLean
Appointment of Oxford bio-mathematician an “inspired choice”, say research leaders
ViewOutrage as Treasury claws back £1.6bn in unspent R&D funds
Outrage as Treasury claws back £1.6bn in unspent R&D funds
Government urged to reinvest funding originally destined for EU programmes or alternatives back into R&D
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ViewHorizon unlocked?
Horizon unlocked?
Is it time to start preparing for association to the EU’s flagship R&D programme?
ViewUK public support for R&D is ‘fragile’
UK public support for R&D is ‘fragile’
R&D risks being seen as luxury rather than necessity amid cost of living crisis
ViewUK health agency examining bird flu ‘knowledge gaps’
UK health agency examining bird flu ‘knowledge gaps’
Rate of virus in birds raises fears of increased transmission to humans
ViewWelsh innovation strategy sets out post-Brexit future
Welsh innovation strategy sets out post-Brexit future
Devolved government announces mission-based approach and says bemoaning lost funding is “not productive”
ViewNursing headache
Nursing headache
With university pay negotiations continuing, Playbook takes a look at the state of nursing education
ViewKeir Starmer’s plan for economic growth ‘depends’ on science
Keir Starmer’s plan for economic growth ‘depends’ on science
Labour leader says his economic growth mission will rely on “seizing opportunities of tomorrow”
ViewThe science bit
The science bit
A think tank explores how scientists should be influencing government policy
ViewPeers voice concern over £1.6bn R&D funding returned to Treasury
Peers voice concern over £1.6bn R&D funding returned to Treasury
Minister says “funding will remain available” for Horizon shortfalls under guarantee scheme
ViewSmall firms plan to cut R&D over tax credit changes, survey finds
Small firms plan to cut R&D over tax credit changes, survey finds
UK risks being left in “an innovation wasteland”, says business group
ViewExperts call for greater investment in UK-based AI research
Experts call for greater investment in UK-based AI research
“Auditing” approach for real-time regulation of AI could ensure ethical development, MPs hear
ViewRegistry office
Registry office
The OfS is consulting on proposals that aim to tackle sexual misconduct on campus
ViewBlair and Hague say ‘radical change’ needed in UK R&D
Blair and Hague say ‘radical change’ needed in UK R&D
Former party leaders urge major reforms including breaking Treasury “micromanagement” of science spending
ViewAshes to ashes
Ashes to ashes
R&D is once again collateral damage in the row over the Northern Ireland protocol
ViewBeis ‘surrenders’ £1.6bn earmarked for EU research access
Beis ‘surrenders’ £1.6bn earmarked for EU research access
Campaign for Science and Engineering slams “reversal” of government’s position
ViewBAE expert picked as science adviser for business and trade
BAE expert picked as science adviser for business and trade
Senior defence company engineer Julia Sutcliffe takes chief adviser role at newly created department
ViewUK university groups back rejection of Springer Nature offer
UK university groups back rejection of Springer Nature offer
Latest proposal from publisher “does not meet” needs of the sector, say university groups
ViewReview to address decline in commercial clinical trials in UK
Review to address decline in commercial clinical trials in UK
Ex-health minister James O’Shaughnessy to advise on key challenges to conducting studies in UK
ViewCome McLean
Come McLean
The Westminster government has named its next chief scientific adviser
ViewAngela McLean appointed chief scientific adviser
Angela McLean appointed chief scientific adviser
Top Ministry of Defence adviser will replace Patrick Vallance as UK’s most senior scientist
ViewUK-EU deadlock ‘cannot let academia simmer in uncertainty’
UK-EU deadlock ‘cannot let academia simmer in uncertainty’
Centre-right think tank Onward pushes UK to advance its science and technology base
ViewAria and science department ties based on ‘partnership and trust’
Aria and science department ties based on ‘partnership and trust’
Framework agreement sets out funder’s relationship to parent department and UK Research and Innovation
ViewSpin doctors
Spin doctors
Unions suspend strike action for two weeks as Acas talks intensify
ViewNorthern Ireland talks ignite hope for fast UK association to Horizon
Northern Ireland talks ignite hope for fast UK association to Horizon
Reports of deal rekindle hopes of UK finally joining EU R&D programmes, including Horizon Europe
ViewPeer review ‘presiding over collapse’ of medical scholarship
Peer review ‘presiding over collapse’ of medical scholarship
Study claims peer review does not maintain standards in academic publishing
ViewWords on what works
Words on what works
Are universities offering the right kind of support to students with disabilities?
ViewUK chemistry society launches two gold open-access journals
UK chemistry society launches two gold open-access journals
Publishing in two new Royal Society of Chemistry journals will be free until 2025
ViewThe great resignation
The great resignation
Nicola Sturgeon steps down—what now for universities, Scotland and the UK?
ViewWilletts: Universities should be included in science department
Willetts: Universities should be included in science department
Ex-science minister argues that universities are “fundamental to the UK’s research effort”
ViewExperts urge new science minister to keep Horizon in sight after Whitehall shake-up
Experts urge new science minister to keep Horizon in sight after Whitehall shake-up
Michelle Donelan under pressure to deliver association in first weeks of cabinet role
ViewUneven playing field
Uneven playing field
Is the row over pay and conditions more important to some than others?
ViewBingham: UK government actions don’t match words on private R&D
Bingham: UK government actions don’t match words on private R&D
Investor says government’s ambition to grow UK R&D companies is stymied by its own policies
ViewTuring shroud
Turing shroud
Year three of the UK’s student exchange scheme opens today—do the data add up?
ViewCancer Research to pull support for Scottish clinical trials unit
Cancer Research to pull support for Scottish clinical trials unit
Unit seeks “alternative arrangements” as charity winds down funding