‘Pre-order’ research in sights of science academy president-elect
Epilepsy pioneer vows to target ‘negative view’ of discovery science and ‘mindset’ of expecting the outcomes in advance
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International student levy ‘could topple mid-tier universities’
Institutions that charge moderate fees and can’t pass costs on to students likely to be greatest victims of new tax, while some believe policy will help weed out lower-quality players
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Talent race ‘wide open’, say US researchers heading to UK
Two of the first beneficiaries of £54 million Global Talent Fund discuss how US funding uncertainties – as well as desire for home comforts – influenced their decision to move
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US universities must do all they can to counter voter suppression
Reject calls for passive ‘neutrality’ and develop integrated plans to promote student voting, say Jonathan Becker, Erin Cannan and Yael Bromberg
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Policy impact undervalued by universities, say social scientists
Lack of career rewards for impact and institutional focus on publication metrics highlighted in Sage survey
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Phillipson: end poor franchise practices or risk tougher measures
Fair admissions and effective management should cover all areas of university operations, education minister tells v-cs in letter
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UK reclaims top spot for mid-career ERC grants
Success in securing ‘consolidator’ awards continues Britain’s resurgence since rejoining Horizon research initiative
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Next Scottish government ‘should launch immediate funding review’
Holyrood politicians must look at size and shape of tertiary sector, and consider closer research ties with rest of UK, says Anton Muscatelli
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Researchers map estates most at risk from extreme heat and floods
Universities face estimated costs of £166.8 million in loss and damage from effects of changing climate, landmark study concludes
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Fears providers could ‘game system’ as franchise rules confirmed
New subsidiaries and mergers expected after ministers insist on OfS registration for any institution teaching more than 300 students
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Adding lottery to funding process ‘improves women’s success rates’
Lottery-first approach can increase applications and success rate of ‘structurally disadvantaged’ researchers, study finds
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Will the US meltdown propel China into global scientific leadership?
Chinese science’s meteoric rise has long prompted questions about whether it will ultimately eclipse the US. Many now see that as inevitable, as Donald Trump wreaks havoc on US science. But might...
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Stronger links between TNE and research would boost innovation
An Australian ministerial delegation’s visit to India is the perfect opportunity to highlight the research potential of branch campuses, says Paul Harris