UK ‘driving forward’ plan for post-Brexit alternative to Erasmus+
Universities minister says domestic programme would offer ‘ability to tailor the scheme to UK needs and target funding where it is most needed’
Universities minister says domestic programme would offer ‘ability to tailor the scheme to UK needs and target funding where it is most needed’
Ten regional public universities plead bankruptcy following sector cries of chronic underfunding
Heads of 122 state universities across the country pledge to work with counterterrorist forces
Online platform boasting 11,500 academic experts answering public questions seeks backing for global expansion
BMC Biology’s ‘portable peer review’ policy aims to save editors and researchers time and effort, but academics question whether authors will want to share details of past rejections
Analysis of government data suggests dozens of institutions do not meet requirements for staff contracts or provide postgraduate training
Frances Arnold, George Smith and Gregory Winter share prize for development of proteins used in new medical treatments
US and Japanese immunologists’ protein studies recognised as major advancement in treatment of incurable cancers
The newly appointed head of research at Scotland’s Rural College talks of her Irish upbringing and explains how better understanding of agriculture and animal sciences is key to reducing the impact...
Academics call for development of clear policies on misconduct, and lifetime bans for offenders
University of Helsinki pilots aimed at eradicating unconscious bias in hiring decisions
Academics say ‘personal assistant’ position highlights precarity faced by early career scholars
New agreement will ensure ‘direct access’ to doctoral programmes for skilled individuals in each country
Dedicated department aims to accelerate move towards knowledge economy