Crackdown on Chinese research misconduct ‘not a game changer’
Universities face sanctions if they fail to probe wrongdoing but critics say latest integrity push does nothing to tackle root causes of problem
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What teaching colonialism taught me about the power of not knowing
It turns out that being an outsider can be an asset when you are trying to disseminate knowledge in accessible ways, says Laura Kelly-Corless
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Exemptions for PhDs and health courses ‘would limit levy damage’
UK’s incoming tax on international student fees could have unintended consequences for country’s health system and research capabilities, universities warn as consultation comes to an end
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Aston repays £1.3 million after breaching apprenticeship rules
University found to have failed to check learners’ eligibility and prior attainment, alongside issues with collecting employer contributions and recording whether delivery had taken place
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Number of academics working in the UK falls for first time
Some universities reduce staff teams by more than a fifth after year of cutbacks and job losses, new data show
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More than 1,600 universities join new Sustainability Impact Network
Members of ‘world’s largest university membership network’ will feature in relaunched sustainability ratings system aligned with the UN SDGs
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News Talks podcast: Is MRes recruitment exploiting visa rules?
We discuss what lies behind sharp rises in the number of international students enrolled on research master’s courses and what it could mean for the future regulation of the sector
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ߣߣÊÓƵ denies students visas if they have TNE alternatives
No need to study Down Under because you can do the same courses at home, would-be students told
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UKRI funding shake-up ‘requires shift from inputs to outcomes’
More focused approach to research funding difficult to achieve without richer, more integrated data, argue impact specialists
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Swiss referendum on population cap ‘puts science at risk’
Country to vote whether to restrict immigration if numbers continue to grow, potentially affecting international students and researchers
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Postgraduate researchers hardest hit by cost of living concerns
Major survey finds overall satisfaction levels rising despite pressures but concerns around financial difficulties, research culture and feedback remain
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Will the UK’s revived student loans debate spark another ‘youthquake’?
Debates around graduate debt have exploded in recent weeks amid concern about balances that continue to inflate even as graduates seek to pay them down. Has the system become a ‘Frankenstein’s...
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The UKRI grants pause risks forcing out mid-career medical researchers
The fact that a mere few months’ hiatus imperils the futures of those without permanent posts underlines the fragility of UK biomedicine, says a researcher