UK simplifies application process for new research funds Streamlined applications for grants will be trialled on two UK Research and Innovation schemes Jack Grove 2月 11日
UUK developing ‘wider framework’ on value beyond earnings Proposed new measures, intended to ‘inform’ government, include proportion of graduates working in ‘essential public services’ John Morgan 2月 11日
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 John Morgan 2月 11日
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 Matthew Flinders 2月 11日
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 Anna McKie 2月 10日
King’s v-c: English sector regulation ‘may dampen creativity’ Ed Byrne warns Office for Students could be creating a model where university leaders have less freedom Ellie Bothwell 2月 10日
We are unionist but we won’t be striking this time Striking again would rob students of vital lecture time and damage the progress we’ve made through bargaining, says one anonymous UCU member 2月 10日
Mass resignations at Wiley journal over academic independence Former editors-in-chief at European Law Journal say the departure of editorial boards raises issue about ‘who owns’ scholarly journals Jack Grove 2月 7日
LSE scholars aim to increase the allure of the polling booth Observatory looks beyond politics to psychology and ergonomics for ways to boost voters’ democratic participation Matthew Reisz 2月 6日
Call to fund counselling for researchers in traumatic subjects Academics studying gender-based violence highlight emotional impact of their work Anna McKie 2月 6日
English universities mull lower fees for EU students post-Brexit Fears of recruitment hit lead institutions to consider action, as government keeps under wraps report on student demand impact John Morgan 2月 6日