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The past 12 months have cued up a new decade that could bring triumph or crushing disappointment
The past year has seen changes to powerful personnel in the research world, and offered hints of great promise for the future. But worrying developments in the broader political landscape threaten tough times ahead. Here, we look at how 2019 has shaped the biggest topics in research policy.
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