UK Election 2019: What the 'wisdom of Crowds' Forecasts
Crowd-based prediction markets have even been shown to outperform intelligence analysts.
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I'm Striking Because Insecure Academic Contracts Are Ruining My Mental Health
I'm Striking Because Insecure Academic Contracts Are Ruining My Mental Health
A recent University and College Union (UCU) survey reported that 70% of the 49,000 researchers in higher education in the UK are currently employed on fixed-term contracts, as are 37,000 teaching staff (the majority of whom are paid hourly). The authors argues that the yearly search for new work is harming their health and is forcing them to put their life on hold.
The Guardian's View on University Strikes: a Battle for the Soul of the Campus
The Guardian's View on University Strikes: a Battle for the Soul of the Campus
The market model in higher education has created an intellectual precariat who are right to fight back.
Chair and Fellowships in Academic Research Quality and Improvement created at University of Bristol
Academics Protest As Cambridge Fellow Told to Leave Britain
Letter warns immigration rules may damage UK universities' ability to attract global talent
International Partnership Opportunities for UK Research and Innovation
Independent report sets out new opportunities to boost international partnerships on research and innovation. The government will seek to maintain a close relationship with Europe on research and innovation. Continued international collaboration is vital to the UK remaining a global science superpower, tackling the world’s Grand Challenges and attracting and retaining the talent we need
New Report Scopes the Landscape of Future Research Assessment
A new report draws on contributions from more than 3,700 researchers to look at the current research landscape in the UK, including systems of research assessment, and to look ahead at how it may change over the next five to ten years.
Research on Research is Needed Now More Than Ever
Marking the launch of a new research on research institute, James Wilsdon reflects on the challenges of making good research and development policy. One surprising thread of continuity between Boris Johnson’s government and that of Theresa May, is its enthusiasm for research and innovation.
UK Universities Welcome U-turn on Student Visas
The UK government’s announcement of its plans to offer extended post-study work visas for international graduates of UK universities has received an unusual response - unalloyed praise from the higher education sector.
UK Priorities for Science, Research and Innovation
The UK is focusing on international partnerships and ground-breaking sector deals in order to remain a global leader in science
Overseas Students Face 'unacceptable' Visa Costs After Outsourcing
Universities fear chaos in September as private company struggles with workload.
Establishing, Developing, and Sustaining a Community of Data Champions
Establishing, Developing, and Sustaining a Community of Data Champions
While research data support units now exist in many universities, these are typically not able to provide discipline-specific expertise or resources. This article focuses on the Data Champion Programme at the University of Cambridge, which empowers discipline-specific expertise already embedded within each unit to advocate for good RDM and to deliver support locally.
UK Commits to International Research and Innovation Strategy
New International Research and Innovation Strategy launched to ensure the UK remains a global leader in science.
EU Students Could Face Higher Fees to Study in UK from 2020
Higher education groups call on government to clarify its policy on tuition costs
The Government Is Planning To Make EU Students Pay Much Higher Fees To Study At English Universities
The Government Is Planning To Make EU Students Pay Much Higher Fees To Study At English Universities
Home fee status and financial support for EU nationals is planned to be withdrawn from 2021 in a new crackdown on foreign students by Theresa May.
Research Excellence Framework must 'bring Hammer Down' on Open Access Books
Research Excellence Framework must 'bring Hammer Down' on Open Access Books
Implementing the mandate for open access monographs will be complex but that is the price of 'being the leader', says Cameron Neylon.
A Change of Plan for UK Open Access?
David Kernohan previews Adam Tickell's advice to the minister on open access.
British Public Proud of the UK's Universities, New Poll Reveals
There is a myth that the public are sceptical about the merits of universities. In fact, as this research shows, the opposite is true. The public are hugely positive towards universities and see the benefits of a university education.
Current Visa Restrictions a Threat to UK Establishing Itself As a Global Hub for Health and Science
Current Visa Restrictions a Threat to UK Establishing Itself As a Global Hub for Health and Science
A letter was sent to UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid MP expressing ‘grave concern about the current visa application process for international academics and scholars to visit the UK for academic conferences’.
Leading Cancer-research Charity Takes Tough Stance on Bullying
Cancer Research UK will be able to revoke grants if researchers and institutions do not abide by its new behaviour policy.
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