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Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research CouncilResponsive Mode Grant AwardsThe values listed represent the amounts requested; funds awarded may differ.• Award winner: Philip Stevenson•...
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Dam for the data deluge
The British Library is rising to the challenges posed by the creative chaos of the digital age, says outgoing chief executive Lynne Brindley
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Chile's sweet deal for British research pound-stretchers
Minister lauds cost-effective UK and seeks partners for research centre. Elizabeth Gibney writes
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Which? is the way to ask sector tough questions
A university information website by Which? could become a more influential source of advice for students than the Quality Assurance Agency or official data sources such as Key Information Sets, an...
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Historical forces
Public policy shaped Wales' universities early on, and it shapes and supports them still, says Leighton Andrews
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Still stuck on the audit wheel, and we could do with a credence revival
As Whitehall mulls reducing quality assurance, Hefce seems to be calling for more. Simeon Underwood is tired of the same old song
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Euro 'own goal'? Coalition tactic could bleed British R&D
Critics demand 'joined-up' thinking as plan to cut EU budget threatens research. Elizabeth Gibney reports
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Fresh appreciation: valuing culture without recourse to pounds and pence
A new £2 million research council programme that aims to identify the non-economic benefits of culture could help to protect government funding for it in the future.
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Gold rush will harm research without tackling article fees
Government and RCUK open-access plans will hit funding, senior figure warns. Paul Jump writes
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Take note of continental cousins' absence
A sharp decline in the number of European students coming to the UK this autumn could have serious consequences for UK universities, a vice-chancellor has warned.
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Fees holdouts head for the top
THE survey finds post-92s among those with eyes on the ceiling. John Morgan and Nick Mithen write
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Missions accomplished? Research successes compared
Members of the Million+ group of universities awarded more PhDs relative to their quality-related research income than any other mission group in 2010-11, performance indicators published by the...
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Graduate skills for sale - to the lowest bidder
The UK government's policy towards universities mirrors a global divergence between highly paid graduates who are given "permission to think" in their jobs, and those leaving university who will end...
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No sweet outcome for PhD worker bees
Science conference hears that many students are 'mis-sold' an academic career
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To sleep, perchance to dream (of something other than the REF)
A study of UK academics has found that research policy is causing restless nights