Cuts to international research are a wrong turn for a country going global
The UK has an ambitious R&D road map but the necessary steps must be taken by politicians and funding bodies, says Andrew Thompson
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What does the UK’s new industrial strategy mean for universities?
It is unclear what Theresa May’s policy will mean in practice, but it could draw universities into the heart of economic planning
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Australia flags migration lure for overseas science students
Minister’s suggestion, which has a troubled history, among several medium-term ideas to revive international education
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Interview with Jan Eldridge
Theoretical astrophysicist explains how early home computers nurtured a fascination with the universe, and busts the myth that most stars are single
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Canadian Nobelists warn country over innovation malaise
Top scientists say Canada must provide more fulfilling careers for its science graduates
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Insisting on in-person classes post-Covid is not a line we can hold
A strategic rejection of digital instruction is akin to France’s short-sighted attempt to prevent invasion in the 1930s, says Robert Zaretsky
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Doctoral funding at risk if further cuts forced on UKRI
Experts warn that diverting cash to pay for Horizon Europe association would exert a heavy toll on early career scholars
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The developing world needs more specialist universities
Pakistan’s labour shortages illustrate that well-rounded graduates also need to be properly prepared for specific industries, says Tahir Shah
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Don’t fear failure, KAIST leader tells Korean students
New president sets ambitious financial and internationalisation goals
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The UK needs a German lesson in levelling up
To coordinate research translation, a new organisation is needed that isn’t tied to one university but is linked to all, says Keith RidgwayÂ
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Tory ex-minister warns PM against ‘devastating’ UK research cuts
Cutting existing research budgets by up to £2 billion would put ‘science superpower’ aim at risk, Greg Clark tells Boris Johnson
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Extra research cash to fund UK’s Horizon Europe participation
Cost of associating to EU programme coming from BEIS budget, but £250 million injection topped up from other sources
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Why is the UK government considering a huge cut to research?
John Morgan looks at why UK research faces crisis over Horizon Europe funding under government that wants ‘science superpower’ status
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Radical rethink of UK’s excellence frameworks is needed
Merging metrics for the REF, KEF and TEF would free up time for academics to become researchers once again, says Robert MacIntosh
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The UK’s international education strategy needs more internationalisation
Efforts to accrue more overseas fees could be vetoed by the ÌÇÐÄVlog Office and will do little to make UK students more culturally savvy, warns Peter BradyÂ