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Paul Nurse recruits scoping group to inform R&D review
Scoping group and “sounding board” revealed as government calls for evidence from research community
ViewFailings identified in UKRI’s Covid-19 response
Failings identified in UKRI’s Covid-19 response
Response came at “substantial personal cost” with grant application system “unfit for purpose”, finds report
ViewERC winners explore plans to exit UK
ERC winners explore plans to exit UK
Overseas institutions already looking to poach winners of European Research Council grants amid eligibility gridlock
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ViewUK deregulates field trials of gene-edited crops
UK deregulates field trials of gene-edited crops
Scientists celebrate rule change that makes running outdoor trials of certain genetically modified crops easier
ViewUCU joins campaign to keep ebook prices ‘affordable’
UCU joins campaign to keep ebook prices ‘affordable’
Union says universities are being “priced out” of accessing vital learning and teaching materials
ViewFrancis Crick Institute refreshes its strategy with five-point plan
Francis Crick Institute refreshes its strategy with five-point plan
London biomedical research institute aims to consolidate world-leading status, seven years after its foundation
ViewAcademia urged to join fight against online misinformation
Academia urged to join fight against online misinformation
Royal Society calls for collaboration with tech companies, despite challenges in obtaining data from platforms
ViewEx-MRC head backed by new employer
Ex-MRC head backed by new employer
Biology organisation Embo says it trusts Fiona Watt has learned from bullying probe
ViewThe year ahead: Researchers, assemble!
The year ahead: Researchers, assemble!
Research Fortnight looks ahead to the battles facing research superheroes in 2022
ViewUK-built Mars rover ‘set for lift-off’ in September
UK-built Mars rover ‘set for lift-off’ in September
Rosalind Franklin Rover will be moved to launch site following final review in April
ViewUK drug regulator unveils plans for diverging from EU policy
UK drug regulator unveils plans for diverging from EU policy
MHRA is now consulting on proposals to ‘streamline’ clinical trial approvals and boost transparency
ViewPhysics publisher to promote its articles on social media platform
Physics publisher to promote its articles on social media platform
IOP Publishing will upload 36,000 physics papers to ResearchGate professional network for researchers
ViewEuropean planet-hunting mission passes critical review
European planet-hunting mission passes critical review
Six-month review involving over 100 people gives go-ahead for next phase of Plato mission
ViewScience methods used to check age of refugees criticised
Science methods used to check age of refugees criticised
Refugee groups cast doubts over new committee set up to advise UK government on methods
ViewNorthern Gritstone appoints first chief investment officer
Northern Gritstone appoints first chief investment officer
Marion Bernard to oversee investment activity of university spin-out investment company
ViewResearchers welcome changes to eligibility for BBSRC grants
Researchers welcome changes to eligibility for BBSRC grants
Funder removes eligibility cap for new investigator grants to make scheme as “open as possible”
ViewIOP recruits its next chief executive
IOP recruits its next chief executive
Tom Grinyer, CEO of British Medical Association, to take over from Paul Hardaker in June
ViewUK hub to pilot global standards for artificial intelligence
UK hub to pilot global standards for artificial intelligence
Project led by Alan Turing Institute aims to improve AI governance and unlock its potential
ViewUK’s National Nuclear Laboratory appoints next chair
UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory appoints next chair
Hitachi Energy UK chief executive Ian Funnell to replace Andrew Mathews on 26 January
ViewUKRI sets out vision for inclusive research and innovation system
UKRI sets out vision for inclusive research and innovation system
Draft strategy goes out for consultation as chief executive admits ‘change is too slow’
ViewUK-Africa health research partnership loses funding bid
UK-Africa health research partnership loses funding bid
TIBA project received ‘hugely disappointing news’ in December
ViewWellcome pledges £16bn for research over next decade
Wellcome pledges £16bn for research over next decade
High investment returns prompt “ambitious” spending plans at UK’s largest charity
ViewUKRI consults on role of impact in grant proposals
UKRI consults on role of impact in grant proposals
Consultation follows controversial move to scrap Pathways to Impact requirement from applications in 2020
ViewFrances Wood to become UKRI’s international director
Frances Wood to become UKRI’s international director
Regional director of government’s Science and Innovation Network to join funder in July
ViewDementia study reignites calls for more research funding
Dementia study reignites calls for more research funding
Lancet paper suggests dementia cases could triple by 2050 unless there is further intervention
ViewMRC appoints John Iredale as interim head
MRC appoints John Iredale as interim head
Bristol pro-vice-chancellor will replace Fiona Watt, whose term ends next year
ViewHorizon Europe ‘safety net’ guidance is now out
Horizon Europe ‘safety net’ guidance is now out
Researchers with successful bids told how to submit grant details to UK funder
View80 research charities benefit from £20m Covid support fund
80 research charities benefit from £20m Covid support fund
Government package will support 450 early career researchers funded by UK medical research charities
ViewEngineering firms identify skills gap among graduate recruits
Engineering firms identify skills gap among graduate recruits
Less than half of UK engineering recruits have necessary skills, survey finds
ViewR&D promises: two years in, has Johnson’s government delivered?
R&D promises: two years in, has Johnson’s government delivered?
Research Professional News examines key 2019 Tory manifesto pledges and whether they’ve been honoured
ViewSurvey reveals lack of public interest in official Covid guidance
Survey reveals lack of public interest in official Covid guidance
Sense About Science launches study into public perception of government information during Covid-19
ViewUK mathematicians planning to set up new national academy
UK mathematicians planning to set up new national academy
Maths societies want to establish £5 million-a-year National Academy of Mathematical Sciences by 2027
ViewBullying probe sees MRC chief blocked from Wellcome grants
Bullying probe sees MRC chief blocked from Wellcome grants
Biomedical funder imposes sanctions on Fiona Watt after learning results of whistleblower investigation
ViewUKRI rolls out new CV format to recognise ‘wider contributions’
UKRI rolls out new CV format to recognise ‘wider contributions’
New format should allow researchers to demonstrate contributions to research, teams and wider society
ViewNorthern Ireland R&D spending fell in 2020
Northern Ireland R&D spending fell in 2020
Real-terms fall in spending seen across business, higher education and government
ViewPeers vote for restrictions to keep Aria technologies in the UK
Peers vote for restrictions to keep Aria technologies in the UK
Amendment would require businesses to seek permission from Aria before transferring intellectual property rights abroad