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No-Deal Brexit 'Worse Than Thought' for Science

No-Deal Brexit 'Worse Than Thought' for Science

The impact of a no-deal Brexit on British science could be worse than previously thought, according to a new analysis.

Top Geneticist Loses 3.5-Million GBP Grant in First Test of Landmark Bullying Policy

Top Geneticist Loses 3.5-Million GBP Grant in First Test of Landmark Bullying Policy

The Wellcome Trust pulled the grant from Nazneen Rahman, who worked at the Institute of Cancer Research in London.

British Universities Fail at Research Integrity Self-Regulation

British Universities Fail at Research Integrity Self-Regulation

One-quarter of surveyed institutions admit to not complying with guidelines.

UK Wants More Influence on Eu Science Than Any Other Non-Member After Brexit

UK Wants More Influence on Eu Science Than Any Other Non-Member After Brexit

In a paper setting out its negotiating terms, the government calls for a far reaching-science and innovation pact and says it will respect the remit of the European Court of Justice.

The Prime Minister of the Uk 'Will Pay' for Post-Brexit Science Deal

The Prime Minister of the Uk 'Will Pay' for Post-Brexit Science Deal

The Prime Minister makes the strongest commitment yet to "fully associate" the UK with the EU's GBP68bn research programme post-Brexit.

UK’s Powerful Funding Body Takes Shape

UK’s Powerful Funding Body Takes Shape

UK’s newly minted unified funding agency has released the first outline of its strategy. The long-awaited document gives the nation’s researchers an insight into how the mega-funding agency - which will command a budget of GBP6 billion (USD8 billion) - will work.

PM Speech on Science and Modern Industrial Strategy

PM Speech on Science and Modern Industrial Strategy

Prime Minister Theresa May spoke at Jodrell Bank. Delivered on 21 May 2018 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered.)

 

Seven Things we Have Learned from the Launch of UKRI’s Strategy

Seven Things we Have Learned from the Launch of UKRI’s Strategy

The £6 billion-a-year funding agency formally went live at the start of April, Monday was the first public airing of its plans.

Brexit Deal Must Include EU Science Scheme, MPs Say

Brexit Deal Must Include EU Science Scheme, MPs Say

The UK’s continued participation in European Union research programmes and bodies such as the European Medicines Agency should be among the criteria by which a Brexit deal is judged, MPs have said.

Dr Patrick Vallance Takes up His Appointment as Government Chief Scientific Adviser

Dr Patrick Vallance Takes up His Appointment as Government Chief Scientific Adviser

Dr Patrick Vallance starts in his role as Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) today.

Committee Calls for Early Deal for Science and Research

Committee Calls for Early Deal for Science and Research

Science and Technology Committee publishes report on Brexit, science and innovation calling for an early deal for science and research with the EU - to be in place by October 2018 or earlier if possible.

Transition Deal Draft Keeps UK in EU Programmes Until December 2020

Transition Deal Draft Keeps UK in EU Programmes Until December 2020

UK to remain part of the EU single market and customs union, as well as EU programmes, between 29 March 2019 - the date it leaves the block - and 31 December 2020, the end of the transition period.

Brain Prize Winner Calls Brexit a 'Disaster' for the NHS and Science

Brain Prize Winner Calls Brexit a 'Disaster' for the NHS and Science

Pioneering dementia scientist Prof John Hardy to donate prize money to anti-Brexit group.

UK Scientists Brace for Disruption from Huge Academic Strike

UK Scientists Brace for Disruption from Huge Academic Strike

Pension changes spur more than 40,000 university academics to walk out on research activities, conferences and lectures.

Research Culture: Embedding Inclusive Excellence

Research Culture: Embedding Inclusive Excellence

Ideas about what research culture might look like in future, gathered from 20 events held by the Royal Society in 15 locations with over 1,000 people and 2,000 hours of face-to-face conversations. 

Where Are We with Responsible Metrics? And Where Might We Go Next? Reflections from Two Recent Events

Where Are We with Responsible Metrics? And Where Might We Go Next? Reflections from Two Recent Events

How effectively are UK higher education institutions engaging with the broader use of metrics in research assessment?

A “Work in Progress”? Public Engagement Is Now Part of the Uk Research Landscape but Challenges Remain

A “Work in Progress”? Public Engagement Is Now Part of the Uk Research Landscape but Challenges Remain

Funders of UK research have sought to foster a research culture in which public engagement is embedded at all levels.

£54 Million Funding to Transform Health Through Data Science

£54 Million Funding to Transform Health Through Data Science

Birmingham Health Partners will lead one of six new sites across the UK created to address challenging healthcare issues through use of data science, funded by £30 million from Health Data Research UK.