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Peer review is often thought of as ancient and unchanging, but it is neither – and it shouldn’t be treated as a sacred cow, argues Aileen Fyfe

More than half of female students reading science subjects at the University of Bristol said that they have felt uncomfortable at the institution because of their gender

Sir Tim Hunt complains of “trouble with girls” in labs, but male egos can be far more obstructive to science, says Ottoline Leyser

Nobel laureate Sir Tim Hunt has resigned from his position on a Royal Society committee as well as an honorary UCL professorship

Giving universities oversight of postgraduate training will greatly improve its quality, argues Alastair Buchan

A Nobel Prize-winning fellow of the Royal Society has apologised after saying he was in favour of single sex laboratories.

A new series of short films reveals the often unexpected books that have inspired scientists at Cambridge.

Lobby group presses the case for UK science in the wake of BIS cuts of almost half a billion pounds

Institution may close one of its engineering schools after a 'disappointing result' in the research excellence framework

Sir Mark Walport, chief scientific adviser, uses Going Global platform to urge academics to remain impartial when delivering results on ‘pet topics’

Planned cuts to the European Union's research budget have been reduced by €500 million (£357 million) following pressure from scientists, university leaders and MEPs.

A study suggests that short and clear abstracts are associated with lower than expected citations

Universities are losing control of what they teach, warns John Cookson

In the workplace and at the ballot box, it is time to reject stale ideology, says Thomas Docherty

Ross Aikins considers the evolution of substance use and how universities shape the debate

Nobel laureate Sir Venkatraman (Venki) Ramakrishnan has been unveiled as president elect of the Royal Society, following a ballot of fellows.

A Royal Society discussion has considered the behind-the-scenes and often neglected roles that women have long played in the advancement of science.

John Warren and colleagues warn of the serious decline in graduates with sound identification skills

Royal Society professor for public engagement sets out his goals for new role

Belinda Jack examines the growing field and considers the therapeutic effects of poetry

Treasury also announces review of research councils to ensure ‘maximum impact’ from investment

Extensive material about the first 44 years of Albert Einstein’s life has been made available online for the first time

But centre for advanced materials will still have “satellites” in Oxbridge and London as well as Leeds, Liverpool and Sheffield

Stephen Harper’s government is accused of ‘muzzling’ federal scientists at a time of concern over funding. Is it time for more academics to speak out?

A former chief executive of the Medical Research Council will this week set out his vision of how scientists can best fulfil their social responsibility

Scientists and science bodies have reacted with dismay to the decision by the European Commission to axe the post of chief scientific adviser.

Three Japanese-born researchers have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics for the invention of blue light-emitting diodes

A US neuroscientist based at a UK university and married scientists from Norway have won the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Four scientists reflect on the perks and drawbacks that go hand in hand with winning the most prized prize

Smaller proportion of public and charity-funded research approved within target times

Brian Cox urges institutions to work with local providers to widen participation

Surge in interest in STEM subjects prompts reopening of course from 2015

The public have been asked to help shape the new science and innovation strategy due out in the autumn

The academic who developed genetic fingerprinting has won what is believed to be the world’s oldest scientific prize

Draft judging criteria for a science competition worth £10 million that aims to find a solution to antibiotic resistance have been announced.

Young people visiting London for an international science forum have aired concerns about the cost of a university education in the UK

Former International Aids Society president Joep Lange among those killed

Leeds v-c and former Hefce head Sir Alan Langlands ‘worried’ by George Osborne’s comments on science in the North

A $1 billion buyout of a UK biotech firm netted founder David S. Latchman just $709. He offers advice on seeking investors

A cross-party group of MPs is keeping a “close eye” on the development of the multi-million pound Francis Crick Institute

A committee of MPs has written to David Willetts over the potential risks to UK science of the proposed takeover of AstraZeneca by US giant Pfizer.

Signatories commit to greater transparency to assuage public concerns

Behind the scenes at science plays: the writers, their intentions and what they achieve

Academic proposes biomedical public-private partnerships to protect the ‘R&D ecosystem’ from commercial affairs

But Cable warns that intervention options are constrained by law

The government has launched a campaign to attract more women into careers in science, technology, engineering and maths.

A committee of MPs has slammed a new government “horizon scanning” programme for not sufficiently utilising the Government Office for Science.

CaSE report kicks off lobbying for research ahead of next spending review

Businesses are to be included alongside scientists in a new consultation on how to spend £7 billion in capital funding for the next Parliament.

College’s output of female scientists has the caught the attention of the White House

Scientists have reacted angrily to changes in A-level content announced by Michael Gove.

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Six publicly funded research institutes have won Athena SWAN awards for promoting good employment practices for women in science.

How do you prepare students for the impossible? asks Kevin Fong

By joining forces, scientists and politicians can pack a policy punch, argues Keith Humphreys

Pro v-c ‘deeply disappointed’ after diary column on scientists’ appearance on Newsnight

The government will outline options to increase postgraduate student numbers later this year, according to today’s Budget statement.

The UK is to commit £290 million to three international microscope and telescope projects.

Comedians and academics aim to make scientific principles exciting and fun

Chancellor George Osborne has announced a £67 million investment for four science business incubator projects in the Oxford area.