Trump drags US universities into virus battle with China
Accusations that China is stealing virus research could harm US vaccine efforts and overseas enrolments, experts warn
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Coronavirus: emergency research funds required, warns Russell Group
As UK research laboratories close, research-intensive universities call for extra funds to cover cost of disruption to science
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How Tohoku University topped the Japan University Rankings
The Sendai-based institution is focusing on collaboration and innovation in a bid to find solutions to global problems, says Hideo Ohno
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The UK’s research funding boost must not overlook the overheads
‘Levelling up’ research spending may imperil regional universities’ sustainability, warn Grace Gottlieb and Graeme ReidÂ
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Tuition fee cut ‘could hamper UK research spending progress’
Restraining English per-student funding in wake of Augar review could reduce scope for cross-subsidy, says Hepi report
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The Evolution of Knowledge: Rethinking Science for the Anthropocene, by Jürgen Renn
Geoffrey Cantor praises a bold historical overview that offers useful pointers to how we can face up to the technological challenges of today
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Don’t break England’s apprenticeship system with misguided fixes
Employers value higher and degree apprenticeships. Restricting access to them would be counterproductive, says Jane Longmore
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Michelle Donelan named universities minister as science split off
Chippenham MP appointed following sacking of Chris Skidmore
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Who will succeed Mark Walport at UKRI? What challenges lie ahead?
The hunt for a new UK research supremo continues, apparently after the shortlisted candidates failed to pass muster
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Universities are more like sports clubs than businesses
The analogy has lessons for both higher education institutions and the bodies that oversee them, says Richard Oliver
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UK names 14 AI doctoral training centres in £370 million PhD plan
Investment will create 2,700 new PhD places in biosciences and AI research
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How should the UK position itself in the new geopolitics of higher education?
With Brexit, we’re on the precipice of a new world order, but UK universities have first mover advantage if they act fast, says Simon Marginson
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Universities fear loss of policy focus as ministerial roles split
Experts say appointment of separate universities and science ministers means no one in government will ‘care about universities as a whole’
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Tory election victory sets scene for UK research funding battle
Balancing Dominic Cummings’ agenda with industrial strategy approach, and deciding on geographical focus for increased investment, seen as key challenges
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Universities can help heal a divided Britain
UK universities’ multiple missions can be accelerated under the new government’s ministerial briefs, say Chris Husbands and Natalie DayÂ