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U.K. Cancer Charity Awards £71 Million for Four Major Research Challenges
U.K. Cancer Charity Awards £71 Million for Four Major Research Challenges
Ambitious effort aims to tackle some of the most important problems in cancer biology.
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.
Universities Benefit from both Brexit and Trump
As United States and British legislators tighten the screws on travel and visa rules, they might be squeezing out international researchers and students. Canadian universities, meanwhile, are seeing surging interest from both groups.
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.
New Top Job in UK Science Goes to Mark Walport
Chief government science advisor tapped to head incipient umbrella agency for research funding.
Royal Society Response to Industrial Strategy
The Royal Society welcomes Government’s Industrial Strategy.
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.
Cautious Welcome for UK's Vague £2 Billion Research Pledge
Following a £2 billion research pledge, questions remain around commitment to boost science investment.
