Research management must walk before it runs The profession must take small steps to build its standing, a study has found. Zoë Corbyn reports 26 March
Most cited authors of books in the humanities, 2007 Data provided by Thomson Reuters’ ISI Web of Science, 2007 26 March
If you've got the idea, get some help to make money An entrepreneurial pioneer's tale offers academics tips on starting a company. Zoë Corbyn reports 19 March
The regional powers in world physics Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1981-2007 19 March
Average citation rates by field 1998-2008 SOURCE: Thomson Reuters’ Essential Science Indicators database, 1 January 1998-31 October 2008 12 March
Top journals in mathematics based on citations per paper Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators database, 1 January 1998-31 October 2008 5 March
Defence of the cyber realm Information underpins modern life. To protect it, a scheme is seeking ideas from all fields, writes Neha Popat 5 March
Get set for hell and high water A report says climate change can't be stopped so we must focus on coping with it. Neha Popat reports 26 February
Hot papers in microbiology, 2006-2008 Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators 26 February
From Word 1, historical data will be accessible Digital materials pose problems for archivists, but, Zoë Corbyn learns, they are meeting the challenge 19 February
Top countries in biology and biochemistry Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1998-31 October 2008 19 February
Top scientists in immunology by total citations Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators database, 1 January 1998-31 October 2008 12 February
Helping hand from academe to endure the credit crunch Zoe Corbyn on how Hefce cash can support firms during the tightening recession 5 February
Top journals in ecology and environmental sciences Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1998-31 October 2008 29 January
A real fast-track procedure A pilot scheme aims to take medical advances out of the lab and into practice more quickly, writes Zoe Corbyn 29 January
Hot papers in clinical medicine Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators database, 2006-08 22 January
Research intelligence - Matters of loaf and death Ensuring the UK's food supply in an uncertain future has become a priority for the BBSRC. Zoe Corbyn reports 22 January
Break for the border to find your partners European collaborations in the humanities can win millions from Hera. Elinor Zuke reports 15 January
Hot research fronts in 2008 Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators database 8 January
Research intelligence - Seeking savvy lab partners A BBSRC scheme aims to find business experts who can help scientists commercialise research. Elinor Zuke reports 8 January
Top institutions in agricultural sciences based on impact Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators database, 1 January 1998-31 August 2008 1 January
Research intelligence - Log on to a global laboratory Web 2.0 tools allow researchers to share ideas, data and results. Sarah Collinson and Zoe Corbyn report 1 January
Santa Claus research: the ten most cited papers Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Web of Science database, 1900-2008 18 December
Top 20 countries in geosciences based on citations per paper Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1998-31 August 2008 11 December
A sea change in support 'Themed' funds will aid research on the water cycle, climate change, earth science and more. Zoe Corbyn reports 11 December
Top journals in education ranked by 2007 impact factor The data below provide the latest ranking by impact factor for journals of education indexed 4 December
Research intelligence - Five-year plan to tackle three killers Charity to target lung, pancreatic and oesophageal cancer via centres of excellence. Zoe Corbyn reports 4 December
Smaller players fear EPSRC scheme favours bigger rivals 'Emphasis on volume' in bids for knowledge transfer accounts worries 1994 Group. Zoe Corbyn reports 27 November
From industry to academia A new scheme aims to help universities attract talented scientists from the private sector, explains Zoë Corbyn 27 November
Hot papers in environment and ecology, 2006-08 Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 2006-31 August 2008 27 November
UK collects jackpot from ERC British-based academics beat continental rivals but low number of female winners worries funders. Zoe Corbyn reports 20 November
Top nations in materials science based on impact Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators database, 1 January 1998-31 August 2008 20 November
Top institutions in microbiology based on impact Based on Thomson Reuters’ Essential Science Indicators database, 1 January 1998-30 June 2008 13 November
The scramble to help Africa UK scientists will work alongside colleagues in Ghana and Tanzania in a £3.3m collaboration. Zoe Corbyn reports 13 November
Core papers on financial market fluctuations Data provided by Thomson Reuters’ Essential Science Indicators database, 1 January 1998-30 June 2008 13 November
Europe shows green light Millions of euros on offer to speed up commercialisation of transport technologies, writes Zoe Corbyn 6 November
Find the key to health and happiness Think-tank report on UK's 'mental capital' could open up new research areas. Zoe Corbyn reports 30 October