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ViewThemes in complaints

Felicity Mitchell reflects on pandemic-related complaints to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator

ViewSpads: flag

Ivory Tower: our Whitehall-based sit-com returns, and not a moment too soon

View‘This makes it hard to know what it means to have an award’

Cuts to aid-funded projects will damage trust in UK research worldwide, says Lorna Wilson

ViewOne year on: views of the pandemic

Special edition: Covid-19 comment from our Research Europe and Research Fortnight contributors

ViewHarassment at home

Tiffany Page says universities must guard against the erosion of professional boundaries in online teaching

ViewThe Wokest Link

Ivory Tower: the quiz of the week, live from the government’s £2.6m press briefing room

ViewHow to get better recognition for technicians

Simple steps to capture contributions would bring wide benefits, say Clare McLaren and Alan Dent

ViewIgnoble Britain

Cuts to aid-funded research programmes are a disgrace

ViewThe third degree

Back page gossip from the 17 March issue of Research Fortnight

ViewEquality act

David Isaac argues that universities should be obliged to make decisions based on socioeconomic considerations

ViewCameo appearance

Ivory Tower: Personalised videos featuring your favourite higher education and research stars

ViewShow me the love

Camille Kandiko Howson argues that students need regular chances to express their regard for university

ViewInspiring through innovation

International Women’s Day: Amanda Solloway says the way to break barriers is backing female pioneers

ViewWorsening research culture has hit women hardest

In some ways, female academics had it easier 30 years ago, says Catherine Mitchell

ViewWomen ahead

On the eve of International Women’s Day, Parveen Yaqoob suggests university priorities for gender equality

ViewThe lockdown diaries: crocus of hope edition

Ivory Tower: another peek at the journals of the great and grating

ViewMinds in need

On University Mental Health Day, Emma Hardy argues that student mental health requires urgent attention

ViewThe third degree

Back page gossip from the 3 March issue of Research Fortnight

ViewA vision for UK research and innovation

The nation’s science must be well funded, outward-looking and open to all, says Adrian Smith

ViewSolidarity is survival

Universities have a vital role to play in tackling the climate crisis, says Joanna Newman

ViewPartnership of equals?

Collaboration with China brings huge benefits but needs more oversight, say Jo Johnson and colleagues

ViewSlow and steady

Society—and research—needs stability more than shine

ViewBudget 2021 wishlist

Senior higher education figures tell Chris Parr what they hope the UK chancellor will announce

ViewBudget should give clarity on the bill for Horizon Europe

Raiding UKRI to fund EU programmes would be a huge step backwards, says Sarah Main

ViewBudget forecast

Andrew Westwood suggests that the budget on Wednesday could offer a crocus of hope

ViewMy week by Gavin Williamson

Ivory Tower: exclusive access to the diaries of the secretary of state for education

ViewSeismic challenges demand a budget for innovation

Boosting business R&D is central to tackling economic and climate crises, says Rosalind Lowe

ViewGetting academics into policy is about asking the right questions

Government can better communicate its needs to researchers, say Matthew Flinders and Kayleigh Renberg-Fawcett

ViewThe real freedom of speech issue

Chris Skidmore calls for a review of universities’ misuse of non-disclosure agreements

ViewThe Wokefinder General

Ivory Tower: We discover a remake of the Vincent Price classic