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Several Australian universities pause applications from Iran but say government unclear over whether students from sanctioned countries banned

As Western nations desperately seek meaningful economic growth, many are pondering whether to direct more of their research budgets towards industrial priorities. That is a policy Ireland has pursued since the 2008 economic crash. But researchers remain divided on its wisdom. Seher Asaf reports 

Neuroscientist Claudia Schrauwen says doctoral students are too eager to apologise for the limitations of their research rather than celebrate what they have found

Funder told to change its eligibility criteria described as a ‘de facto ban on supporting new organisations’

Decisions ‘above my pay grade’, says Nobel laureate, as authorities quash joint research into pain relief and drug-resistant tuberculosis

Recovery rate of research improves slightly in latest Trac figures, but remains well below historic highs

The man I met was kind and engaging. While the questions we asked of him were justified, that doesn’t make his death any less tragic, writes Tom Williams

Newly confirmed science minister’s markedly different background not necessarily a bad thing, research policy experts say

Slow winding down of one of the country’s longest-running programmes has been poorly handled, students claim

Stress-testing academic arguments for weaknesses is uncomfortable for scholars but it should never have become controversial, says Ian Pace

Surge in generative AI use in US federal grant proposals is reducing diversity and narrowing the scope of ideas, study finds

Germany’s plan to extend the length of academic contracts will do little to relieve precarity in researchers’ early careers, experts say

Papers still too quick to interpret results as showing no meaningful effect, ‘polluting’ scientific literature

Significant gaps in research infrastructure and funding have made it difficult for universities to take full advantage of EU integration

Office for Students urged to investigate wider sector issues after star sociology professor accused of plagiarism

Force say actions of officer had the potential to ‘frustrate legitimate journalism’

My investigation into alleged plagiarism was undertaken seriously – journalistic enquiries should not be a matter for Scotland Yard, writes THE reporter Jack Grove

Star sociology professor quits amid allegations of plagiarism and academic misconduct

Parliamentary committee asks government to confirm details of plans for science as soon as possible

In examining sociologist’s PhD thesis, our journalists were seeking to address matters of legitimate public interest, writes Chris Havergal

University to carry out review of ‘academic culture’ following media reports accusing one of its professors of producing research that downplayed the risks of mixing energy drinks with alcohol

Chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi says US policies inhibiting mobility and international cooperation as he heads for Tsinghua University

Asian giant follows South Korea in associating with flagship programme, gaining access to funds for research that addresses societal challenges

‘Self-referential’ science must make sure it is using current allocations effectively, says head of slimmed-down agency

Institutions aim to train new generation of local developers after years of developing workforce for international companies

With right-wing party leading polls in two eastern German states, the country’s top research bodies are preparing plans to protect scientists

Renowned north-west observatory warns it may have to close after its £2.8 million UKRI support is cut

Sharper mission and team ethos of pharma companies make them more effective than university labs, says Nobelist Fred Ramsdell

Death of youngster following experimental gene therapy only made public after journalists investigated

Labour announces Stockton North MP will fill role in newly merged department but officials say nothing has been decided

With Andy Burnham’s new government announcing plans to scrap the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, we discuss what this could mean for UK research

Artificial intelligence is already having a huge impact on research, and the technology is advancing so quickly that some suggest it could soon be capable of directing its own research programmes. But will human input ever become truly obsolete, Jack Grove asks several Nobel laureates

Lobbyists welcome streamlining and greater spread of competitive funding, but say opportunities for novice researchers will come at a cost for their established peers

Decision to close department signals Burnham government wants ‘fresh start’ on science funding, says ex-ministerial adviser

Former Covid-era chief scientific adviser and his boss confirm departures amid rumours their department is being disbanded

Loss of stand-alone Department for Science, Innovation and Technology risks research becoming ‘afterthought’ in governmental discussions, argue sector leaders

Growing pressure on probationary staff to win grants represents ‘material divergence’ from agreed policies, argue UCU leaders

Country leads way in producing highly cited papers but overall share of publications drops

Forthcoming guidance on how Research Excellence Framework rates environment will focus more closely on governance related to research integrity and security risks, THE understands

Study analysing submissions to elite titles finds scholars based in China, or who have Chinese-sounding names, struggle to get work past â€˜gatekeepers’

Content creator who helped oust top Chinese academics after accusing them of fabricating data promises to strike again

Universities urged to reassess how they provide professional development amid shift away from academic jobs

Former Radboud professor’s academic career has come under renewed scrutiny after concerns raised over peer review process

Closer collaboration between institutions and industry aims to ensure more students start defence-related careers

Demand management, peer review reform and AI will help panels make decisions quicker, says national funder

Federal authorities should enforce minimum standards for peer review in ‘unregulated’ journal sector, argues Thomas Südhof

The rush to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in scholarly inquiry looks like a defence of intellectual craft. In reality, it’s an act of institutional self-preservation, says Ian Richardson

Major research centres will be scaled back as Science and Technology Facilities Committee outlines plans to cut spending by £162 million

Scholars raise concerns about academic freedom and fairness after funding decisions taken away from universities

Some universities may step back from offering industry-focused qualifications amid doctoral funding pressures, explains new study

Huge amounts of money are being pumped into breakthrough research endeavours that blur the line between philanthropy and investment, such as the Arc Institute, Episteme and the Ellison Institute of Technology. Should traditional institutions be excited or afraid? Jack Grove reports

Altered minutes surrounding reasons for cuts to physics funding should be investigated, says science committee chair

‘Data transparency crisis’ in research stems from failure to police mandates on sharing results, researchers argue

Political, financial and organisational issues abound, but effective funding for collaborative, bottom-up research would be a boon, says Jan Palmowski

Recent US restrictions highlight how foreign powers could remove access to key technologies, argues parliamentary committee report

Nor can it be acceptable for an author to wait half a year to read reports that their own AI could have created in seconds, says Cornel Nesseler

Government initiative aims to dismantle ‘systemic factors that slow progression and push too many women out of research’

Former ANU vice-chancellor and physics laureate Brian Schmidt says loss of research expertise should only be ‘last resort’

Nobel winner and mRNA vaccine pioneer criticises career-driven publications that lack scientific novelty

Berkeley professor Omar Yaghi says international research alliances must be scaled up to prevent environmental disaster