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All Eyes Are on Sir Mark Walport, the New Supremo of UK Science

All Eyes Are on Sir Mark Walport, the New Supremo of UK Science

Now we know the identity of the chief executive of UK Research and Innovation, the science community will be anxiously watching his first steps.

We Need to Understand the Diversity of Research to Assess It Properly

We Need to Understand the Diversity of Research to Assess It Properly

Proposals for the next Research Excellence Framework have so far produced a lively discussion.

We’ve Removed Post-PhD Time Restrictions From Our Fellowships

We’ve Removed Post-PhD Time Restrictions From Our Fellowships

Time restrictions based on the number of years since a researcher was awarded their PhD have been removed from Wellcome fellowship schemes.

New Top Job in UK Science Goes to Mark Walport

New Top Job in UK Science Goes to Mark Walport

Chief government science advisor tapped to head incipient umbrella agency for research funding.

Fall in EU, Nursing and Mature Applicants Squeezes the Market

Fall in EU, Nursing and Mature Applicants Squeezes the Market

Applications to UK universities for full-time undergraduate courses are down 5% this year. David Morris explains where, how, and why this has happened.

UK Scientists' Loss of Influence to Be Felt at Home and Across Europe

UK Scientists' Loss of Influence to Be Felt at Home and Across Europe

Thomas König examines the consequences of the predicted fall of influence of British scientists on the future of European science.

David Cameron Calls for Dementia Research Funding

David Cameron Calls for Dementia Research Funding

The former prime minister has been confirmed as the new president of Alzheimer's Research UK.

A Plan for UK Science After the EU Referendum

A Plan for UK Science After the EU Referendum

The 2016 vote to leave the European Union (EU) shocked British scientists. We propose an eight-point plan to limit the immediate damage and to put U.K. science on the front foot in the wake of the Brexit vote.

Scientists should not resign themselves to Brexit

Scientists should not resign themselves to Brexit

Leaving the European Union is not yet a done deal, and UK researchers must look past a pay-off and take a stand, says Colin Macilwain.

Scientists Need to Wake Up to the Opportunities of Brexit

Scientists Need to Wake Up to the Opportunities of Brexit

It’s easy for UK researchers to focus on the downsides of leaving the EU. A House of Lords report today calls for a more positive approach.

Brexit By The Numbers: The Fear of Brain Drain

Brexit By The Numbers: The Fear of Brain Drain

Evidence to parliamentary inquiry puts some figures on the uncertainty hanging over EU university staff.

Higher Education Funding Council

Higher Education Funding Council

A document that sets out the proposals of the four UK higher education funding bodies for the second Research Excellence Framework (REF) for the assessment of research in UK higher education institutions. The proposals seek to build on the first REF conducted in 2014, and to incorporate the principles identified in Lord Stern’s Independent Review of the REF.

Mission Not yet Accomplished on the Higher Education and Research Bill

Mission Not yet Accomplished on the Higher Education and Research Bill

As the far-reaching Higher Education and Research Bill reaches the House of Lords, further amendments are needed to ensure it succeeds in its aims

What Will an Extra £4.7 Billion do for UK Science and Innovation?

What Will an Extra £4.7 Billion do for UK Science and Innovation?

An unexpected autumn statement windfall for research, innovation and industrial strategy has given scientists their first bit of cheer for a while

Theresa May to Promise £2bn a Year for Scientific Research

Theresa May to Promise £2bn a Year for Scientific Research

Prime minister will unveil strategy to boost technology industry in effort to reach out to sceptical business leaders.