Universities fear loss of policy focus as ministerial roles split
Experts say appointment of separate universities and science ministers means no one in government will ‘care about universities as a whole’
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Universities can help heal a divided Britain
UK universities’ multiple missions can be accelerated under the new government’s ministerial briefs, say Chris Husbands and Natalie DayÂ
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Tory election victory sets scene for UK research funding battle
Balancing Dominic Cummings’ agenda with industrial strategy approach, and deciding on geographical focus for increased investment, seen as key challenges
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Interview with Kate McMillan
The artist and King’s College London fellow discusses the relationship between research and art, and how climate change is reshaping her work
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California to resume Elsevier talks after signing deals elsewhere
Return to table reflects ongoing string of advances for open science movement
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Why the UK must implement an integrated study visa
While the renewal of the post-study work visa is welcome, but international students still face many challenges with the UK’s visa system, says James Pitman
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UK parties go head to head on science at Royal Society hustings
Society president warns parties must address ‘huge reputational damage’ to UK science caused by Brexit
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Are universities encouraging students to believe hard study is bad for their mental health?
It is widely acknowledged that universities need to do more to support student mental health. Yet many academics and service staff are worried that well-intentioned initiatives pathologise ordinary...
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Paddy Nixon to take the helm at Canberra
UUK vice-president heading back Down Under after five years in Northern Ireland
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How to tackle academic misconduct among China’s top scientists
Preventing unethical behaviour requires regulatory and institutional reforms, as well as lead researchers remaining close to work done in their name, says Futao Huang
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Open data ‘tougher’ than open access and needs ‘mindset change’
Huge rewards could ensue if governments bankroll the systematic sharing of research data, but experts warn of unintended consequences
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Box-ticking is the inevitable result of top-down impositions
Overseeing an Athena SWAN application convinced an anonymous academic that if tasks cannot be properly resourced, they should not be attempted at all
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Europe needs more research investment if it is to be climate-neutral by 2050
Science is central to the European Commission’s Green Deal, but basic research and new knowledge in the arts and humanities will be crucial to its success, says Jan Palmowski
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Concession agreement bankrolls Melbourne’s student beds
ߣߣÊÓƵ's top-ranked university joins growing list of institutions trading off the innate commercial value of their land
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The public must have a role in forming any UK research missions
If the point of missions is to win taxpayers’ support for an increased science budget, accountability will be vital, says Harry Farmer