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As she ends her five years as chief executive of UKRI, the plant scientist warns that forcing all institutions and researchers to pursue a single definition of research excellence is impoverishing the research base on which the government’s more eye-catching ambitions depend. Jack Grove reports

Much-anticipated package for recruiting foreign researchers follows similar moves by France and the European Union to snap up US scientists

Universities warned against restricting lawful speech as one in three academics claim they are scared of discussing controversial subjects

Top-down approach may be needed to coordinate university research as funding cuts bite, departing science chief tells MPs 

Calls for funders to launch ‘random draws’ and offer mentorship to promising applicants who fail to receive grants

Controversial rules on uncapping output numbers for researchers and preventing research ‘portability’ confirmed

As the Trump administration proposes enormous cuts for the US’ world-renowned science agencies, Jack Grove looks into what is driving the attacks beyond political malice â€“ and what, if anything, can be done to plug the huge funding gaps

Increasing focus on sustainable development agenda must be matched by evaluation of student learning, says expert

UK institutions urged to go beyond their legal responsibilities to help staff with caring commitments

Fairness, social justice and town planning must be part of template for innovation-led growth in UK university cities, according to Irene Tracey

Spending money on ‘hugely expensive Americans’ not a good use of limited resources when talent development structures at risk, warns report author