ViewMinister ‘cannot commit’ to help researchers affected by aid cuts

MPs appealed for “vital research” to continue uninterrupted and to allow use of unspent funds

ViewUK growing ‘transnational education in the European Union’

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ViewTech advisers push for mission-oriented research

Landmark Hightech Forum report sets out future of Germany’s sustainability and innovation activities

ViewScience ministers criticise German infection law

Opposition to new law grows as government turns blind eye to concerns from academia

ViewDebating society

MPs have plenty of questions about the Turing scheme and cuts to official development assistance

ViewUK vaccine rollout increases global attractiveness to students

International survey shows prospective students largely approve of UK Covid-19 vaccination programme

ViewLondon mayoral race: Khan wants to be higher education ‘champion’

Conservative candidate Shaun Bailey pledges to boost biomed funding via MedCity cluster five-fold

ViewCommission’s Chief Scientific Advisors seek to strengthen ties

Group eyes links with Joint Research Centre and other European and international bodies

ViewVictoria commits A$50m to mRNA manufacturing facility

Researchers welcome opportunity to “build an Australian mRNA ecosystem”

ViewHelsinki defies pandemic to achieve record year

Finnish university sees 2020 funding boost and expanded student numbers as Covid-19 curbs expenses

ViewMajor reforms announced for New Zealand’s health system

Campaigners reiterate call for increased health research funding as plans for centralised system are revealed

ViewVaccine bounce

Will international recruitment benefit from the UK’s success with Covid shots?

ViewAid cuts ‘dismantling academic brilliance’, says Tory ex-Dfid chief

Andrew Mitchell joins Russell Group and Universities UK in criticising “blow” to UK’s science leadership

ViewWatchdog defends itself against ‘totally unequipped’ claim

Independent adjudicator hits back at student unions’ letter on fee refund requests amid Covid-19

ViewMicrocredentials: Big hopes for small qualifications

Australia’s embattled university sector faces off against corporate disruptors in a new growth market

ViewAcademic leaders fear for balance of curiosity-driven research

“Minimal” remaining opportunities for blue-skies funding must be defended, European University Association conference hears

ViewIndia travel ban prompts worries for students at UK universities

Around 10,000 Indian people studying at UK universities are estimated to be back in India

ViewCoronavirus developments at a glance: 17-23 April

The latest coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic from Research Professional News

ViewSlovenes worried about R&D cuts if reform act is not passed

Reform and protection of Slovenia’s clunky research funding system is urgently needed, academic leaders say

ViewNational Science Foundation, researching animal behaviour, Wellcome humanities fellowships, Horizon Europe, NERC Large Grants

A roundup of this week’s Funding Insight articles

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 17-23 April

This week: the return to campus and the resumption of Eindhoven’s gender equality programme

ViewPassage from India

How will travel restrictions affect Indian students at UK universities?

ViewLocal London

Diana Beech argues that London needs valuing for its home as well as international students

ViewCanterbury Christ Church renegotiated £47m bank loan

Institution also had to request extension to OfS returns deadline

ViewR&D target of 2.4% ‘got lost’ amid Horizon uncertainty and ODA cuts

Research sector calls for long-term settlement to provide confidence following Brexit and single-year budgets

ViewDonelan backs graduation ceremonies this summer

Minister tells student website that universities should consider graduation ceremonies depending on Covid restrictions

ViewSo you’re new to… the National Science Foundation

A primer on how the national US funder for non-biomedical science goes about international partnerships

ViewWorld news roundup: 16-22 April

This week: aid spending, SMEs and Covid vaccines

ViewUKRI defends limited support for PhD students during pandemic

Chief executive says “difficult financial year” means funder is unable to cover £200 million cost

ViewEurope funding at a glance: 2-22 April

This week: Coronavirus vaccines, tissue research, social innovations, climate satellites and renewable fuels