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Questions over overseas bids as UK grant success rates revealed
Overall success rate for applications to six research councils stood at 27.4 per cent
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Precarity has a long hangover
Long after they have finally landed a full-time job, many academics still find themselves feeling insecure and guilty, says Rachel Moss
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UK simplifies application process for new research funds
Streamlined applications for grants will be trialled on two UK Research and Innovation schemes
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THE Emerging Economies University Rankings 2020: methodology
Institutions in the Emerging Economies University Rankings have unique characteristics, and we reflect these in our methodology by adjusting the performance indicators in our gold standard World...
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UUK developing ‘wider framework’ on value beyond earnings
Proposed new measures, intended to ‘inform’ government, include proportion of graduates working in ‘essential public services’
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Soros university network ‘to build resilience and sustainability’
Vice-chancellor of new global alliance says network will involve ‘multilayered cooperation’ and different levels of membership
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Rebalancing UK research funding regionally: how could it happen?
Rebalancing to the regions will bring a battle over ‘excellence’ and ‘place’ models, along with questions on the best mechanisms to deliver change
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One academic per university at overseas conferences, says Brazil
Ministry of Education forced to review decree that limits the number of researchers who can travel to events after outcry
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Vibrant research cultures do not just emerge by magic
The UK’s structures for supporting and nurturing research leaders are woefully underdeveloped, says Matthew Flinders
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Academics urged to rediscover role in ‘moulding’ society
Excessive focus on teaching and research is undermining a key function of academia, inquiry to hear
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Monash to open Indonesia’s first foreign branch campus
Postgraduate-only outlet ‘the first of many to come’, says minister
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Union tries to keep members on board as more strikes near
UCU faces debate over whether to compromise on demands over pay, pensions and working conditions
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Continuous assessment ‘may be more stressful’ for students
Transition away from end-of-course exams may also increase staff workloads, says report