Science

The EPSRC will devote £8m to enquiry spanning the physics-life sciences divide. Zoe Corbyn reports

Chris McManus considers claims that finger-length ratios point to individual and sex differences

A review of euthanasia and end-of-life issues may help to spur legislative change, says Julie Stone

Funding changes rescheduled to give more time to pilot new metrics-based system, writes Zoe Corbyn

Eastwood urges institutions to show imagination and prosper on their own terms. John Gill reports

European states are to offer funding to research finalists, but not the UK. Zoe Corbyn reports

Academics aren't trained for it and often can't cope with it, yet many find themselves counselling students at risk of emotional breakdown and even suicide. Esther Oxford talks to lecturers who have been affected

MRC distributes £15m to help turn discoveries into applications that advance patient care. Zoe Corbyn reports

The Government's new 'whole community' initiatives will help fight extremism, says Kamlesh Patel. John Gill reports

UCL's Mark Lancaster campaigns to preserve funding for his discipline. Zoe Corbyn reports

Majority of academics fear funding pressures and targets will harm scholarly work. John Gill reports

A £1.1bn fund to develop low-carbon technology wants to make an impact. Zoe Corbyn reports

Wellings looks to balance university interests with public good in IP review. John Gill reports