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Research England chief says R&D sector ‘may be contracting’

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RPN Live: Jessica Corner says pressure on university finances could undermine UK’s research capacity

The executive chair of Research England has said that the UK’s research sector could contract in the coming years due to the impact of pressures on university finances.

Jessica Corner, who leads the agency responsible for direct research funding for English universities, was speaking at a Research Professional News Live event on 14 March.

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