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Open medicine
Governments need to tighten regulation if the sharing of clinical-trial data is to succeed.
Swiss scientists share Brexit concerns
What could a Brexit mean for the United Kingdom’s higher education, research and student mobility? Switzerland offers some clues. ...
A day in the life of a British academic
Imagine what would happen if the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in the referendum of the 23rd June 2016? To give our readers a better idea of the consequences of the Brexit for the country's scientists, EuroScientist has commissioned UK technology journalist Paul Hill to write a fictional day in the life of a British academic post-Brexit. This gives food for thought on the factors influencing the position of Europe's centre of gravity in research.
Royal Society statement on changes to the research, higher education and innovation landscapes
Royal Society statement on changes to the research, higher education and innovation landscapes
Royal Society's President, Sir Venki Ramakrishnan, on the key principles to guide the future of UK's research.
Why Brexit Runs Completely Counter to Modern Science
Whilst Brexit looms more ominously in the background, the next generation of data publishing is moving towards an ever-more collaborative and open place in which researchers can easily choose to make discoveries and data sets available across borders and cultures.
UK government pulls back from rule ‘gagging’ researchers
Research council grants will escape anti-lobbying crackdown, government confirms.
It's time to stand up to greedy academic publishers
The UK’s higher education institutions spend more than £180m on journal subscriptions every year. We need to come together and create a better system
Britain’s scientists must not be gagged
A ban on state-funded academics using their work to question government policy is to begin on 1 May. It’s either a cock-up or a conspiracy
The scientific impact of Brexit: it's complicated
Is UK science better off in or out of the EU? The arguments are complex and only partially evidence-based. And that’s not surprising.
Striking a work-life balance in academia
A campaign at the Royal Society is challenging negative perceptions about careers in science by sharing the stories of 150 scientists who have successfully managed to juggle work in the lab with life at home.
Government policy is wrecking science
Tim Birkhead warns of the ‘end of science’ unless academics push back against threats to creativity and integrity
Science infrastructure still a problem for UK policy makers
This week’s budget contained the usual announcements about new research facilities. But behind the welcome news, concerns continue to mount
Researchers: speak up now or risk being muzzled on government policy
New rules could stop state-funded scientists advising ministers and make it easier for companies and campaign groups to sway government decisions
Benefits and Implications of EU and Global Collaboration by UK Universities - Digital Science
Benefits and Implications of EU and Global Collaboration by UK Universities - Digital Science
A report on international academic collaboration across the UK research base and on the implications of EU and global collaboration for universities, research assessment and the economy.
THE University Workplace Survey 2016
Times Higher Education's poll shows that the bulk of staff find their work rewarding but there is a deep gulf between academics and professional and support staff.
Academics across Europe join 'Brexit' debate
If the United Kingdom leaves the EU, researchers throughout the bloc will feel the effects.
'Good' settlement for science may come with strings
Science budget will rise with inflation amid cuts elsewhere, following government spending review.
British MPs warn over science funding
Britain is falling behind competitors in research and development investment and the government will be putting jobs at risk if it does not protect science funding in the Spending Review.
Success rates: surge in applications to 'struggling' research councils
Success rates fall at five out of six councils amid warnings that the process could become ‘more of a lottery’ as reviewers are stretched.
Interdisciplinary research by the numbers
An analysis reveals the extent and impact of research that bridges disciplines.
Research funding should be 'simpler'
UK Minister for Universities and Science Jo Johnson wants to see a "simpler" research funding system as well as faster routes for private provider "challenger institutions" to enter higher education.
