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ViewThe year ahead: Researchers, assemble!

Research Fortnight looks ahead to the battles facing research superheroes in 2022

ViewStrike warning

The UCU will meet today to decide the next steps in two industrial disputes

ViewUK-built Mars rover ‘set for lift-off’ in September

Rosalind Franklin Rover will be moved to launch site following final review in April

ViewGeorge Freeman: PM and cabinet ‘need to restore trust’

Science minister reveals his “anger” over lockdown parties at No 10, labelling them “damaging”

ViewDonelan: end use of NDAs to silence sexual harassment victims

England's universities minister urges vice-chancellors to sign pledge to end practice

ViewAnother framework

Universities UK publishes plans to combat low-quality courses

ViewUK 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

IOP Publishing will upload 36,000 physics papers to ResearchGate professional network for researchers

ViewSame old, same old

There’s still no higher education white paper, but that won’t stop the papers from speculating

ViewScience methods used to check age of refugees criticised

Refugee groups cast doubts over new committee set up to advise UK government on methods

ViewCall for more interdisciplinary research support

European universities and funders ask policymakers to create new instruments for collaboration

ViewA world of difference

UK Research and Innovation has announced a consultation on equality, diversity and inclusion

ViewUK hub to pilot global standards for artificial intelligence

Project led by Alan Turing Institute aims to improve AI governance and unlock its potential

ViewMost Btec students gain at least a 2:1 on graduation

But students with Btecs more likely to drop out of university, research shows

ViewUK’s National Nuclear Laboratory appoints next chair

Hitachi Energy UK chief executive Ian Funnell to replace Andrew Mathews on 26 January

ViewJonathan Van-Tam to step down as deputy chief medical officer

Van-Tam will return to University of Nottingham as pro vice-chancellor at the faculty of medicine

ViewJust in case

Beis publishes the interim findings of the Tickell review of research red tape

ViewGovernment dementia research spending drops, despite promises

Shadow science minister Chi Onwurah accuses government of breaking promises to scientific community

View‘Just in case’ mentality driving red tape in R&D, says Adam Tickell

Interim findings of Birmingham vice-chancellor’s bureaucracy review criticise government assurance processes

ViewUCU calls for Boris Johnson to resign over party scandal

Union also sets out its new Covid guidance for staff and universities

ViewImpact sport

What will a UKRI consultation tell us about how researchers consider societal benefits?

ViewAria bill clears Lords as peers raise concerns

Liberal Democrat and Labour peers raise questions about ‘high-risk, high-reward’ funder

ViewUK association to Horizon Europe ‘imperative’ as awards roll in

Paul Nurse puts pressure on government as first European Research Council grants are awarded

ViewInformation underload

Just how much money did the government allocate to its Covid restructuring regime?

ViewUniversities have ‘no excuses’ for online-only teaching, Zahawi says

Education secretary tells national newspaper that students should receive in-person instruction

ViewWales recruits adviser to promote R&D agenda in Europe

Derek Vaughan to ensure Wales’ voice “continues to be heard” on topics like Horizon Europe

ViewNew year’s irresolution

January begins and universities are once again on the front line

ViewFears that free speech bill could fail antisemitism test

Concerns raised by MPs during debate on antisemitism allegations at University of Bristol

ViewAfghan resettlement officially opens to Chevening alumni

Scheme promised last year launches, giving resettlement pathway to Chevening and British Council scholars

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