Opinion

Andrew Westwood argues that the quietly interventionist autumn statement overlooked universities’ role in growth

Global overview highlights the profession’s vital place in the research ecosystem, says Simon Kerridge

Reforms needed if innovation success story is to continue, say Mike Rees and Trevor McMillan

Shifting how academics are evaluated could make old injustices more damaging, says John Whitfield
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Ivory Tower: an in-depth interview with the new minister for levelling universities and research

Funders cannot keep up with Europe’s most-excellent research ideas

Back page gossip from the 23 November issue of Research Europe

National reputation depends on joining the global push towards transparency, says Neil Jacobs

Sally Mapstone spells out what universities want from this week’s autumn statement

Ivory Tower: after a turbulent few days, we gain exclusive access to Westminster diaries

Some sections of academia seem more outraged at the government than others, says David Walker

Universities need additional support to protect international collaborations from espionage threats, says Ben Moore

Back page gossip from the 15 November issue of Research Fortnight

The latest government reshuffle brings mixed blessings for research

Graeme Atherton argues that universities must stress their important role in addressing skills shortages

Ivory Tower: We look at pre-seasonal messages for the universities minister

Craig Johnston argues that working-class academics need to rely on more than chance

Evidence supports Plan S call to end publication fees, say Daniel Spichtinger and Elena Šimukovič

Back page gossip from the 9 November issue of Research Europe

Researchers can help hold politicians to their words on AI safety

George Boyne and Raj Jethwa argue that progressing pay negotiations depends on finding common ground

Ivory Tower: boldly going where no science superpower has gone before

Stop judging researchers by their publications or risk a tsunami of fakes, warns Jorge Quintanilla

Don’t let automation threaten broad scientific training, say Kieron Flanagan, Barbara Ribeiro and Priscilla Ferri

Making spaces welcoming for neurodiverse researchers is good ethics and good business, says Gary Clark

Backpage gossip from the 1 November issue of Research Fortnight

Science secretary’s public fight with sector will only end badly

Universities shouldn’t have to ask what a good research culture looks like, says Gemma Derrick

Shee-Yee Khoo, Pietro Perotti, Thanos Verousis and Richard Watermeyer say narcissistic vice-chancellors harm research

Ivory Tower: We have a glance at the UK’s future astronaut programme

Much-hyped programme has fallen short on all fronts, says Christian Ehler

Elections such as Poland’s are only one way to effect change

Back page gossip from the 26 October issue of Research Europe

Widespread efforts to suppress evidence-based discussion demand stronger protection for scientists, says Eucharia Nwaichi

Smita Jamdar explores how the Middle East conflict challenges free speech principles and practice

Ivory Tower: We take a look at the research return of another celebrity academic

Moves against emphasis on culture are mistaken, say Stephen Curry, Elizabeth Gadd and James Wilsdon