Locked out of archives, scholars forced to study Russia from afar Complete shutdown in access since invasion of Ukraine has transformed Russian studies, say historians finding ways to keep discipline going By Emily Dixon 6 November
Uptake of Global Talent Visa ‘at saturation point’ in academia UK told to strengthen and protect its visa offer to international scientists if it wants to achieve ambition of becoming Europe’s leading life sciences economy By Tash Mosheim 30 October
Married Nobel-winning economists move from US to Europe Other recent departures from Trump’s America include expert on anti-fascism who fled to Spain after receiving death threats By Patrick Jack 10 October
‘Confusing’ UK visa system ‘draining institutions’ resources’ Removing fees not enough to make system accessible to talented would-be applicants, says research group By Patrick Jack 23 September
‘Freedom and fairness’ concerns drive PhD scholars to stay abroad Political issues motivate Turkish PhD students to move abroad but sociocultural and professional anxieties stop them from returning, study finds By Emily Dixon 21 September
‘Top-down approach needed’ for EU to finally establish ERA Long-awaited ‘single market’ for research won’t happen based on voluntary commitments alone, sector leaders say By Emily Dixon 18 August
Golden triangle shines as UK names Global Talent Fund recipients Universities and institutes to receive funding to pay to relocate 60 to 80 researchers, with five of 12 winners hailing from Greater South East region By Jack Grove 18 July
