Michelle Donelan named universities minister as science split off
Chippenham MP appointed following sacking of Chris Skidmore
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Who will succeed Mark Walport at UKRI? What challenges lie ahead?
The hunt for a new UK research supremo continues, apparently after the shortlisted candidates failed to pass muster
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Universities are more like sports clubs than businesses
The analogy has lessons for both higher education institutions and the bodies that oversee them, says Richard Oliver
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UK names 14 AI doctoral training centres in £370 million PhD plan
Investment will create 2,700 new PhD places in biosciences and AI research
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How should the UK position itself in the new geopolitics of higher education?
With Brexit, we’re on the precipice of a new world order, but UK universities have first mover advantage if they act fast, says Simon Marginson
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Universities fear loss of policy focus as ministerial roles split
Experts say appointment of separate universities and science ministers means no one in government will ‘care about universities as a whole’
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Tory election victory sets scene for UK research funding battle
Balancing Dominic Cummings’ agenda with industrial strategy approach, and deciding on geographical focus for increased investment, seen as key challenges
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Universities can help heal a divided Britain
UK universities’ multiple missions can be accelerated under the new government’s ministerial briefs, say Chris Husbands and Natalie DayÂ
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Interview with Kate McMillan
The artist and King’s College London fellow discusses the relationship between research and art, and how climate change is reshaping her work
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California to resume Elsevier talks after signing deals elsewhere
Return to table reflects ongoing string of advances for open science movement
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Why the UK must implement an integrated study visa
While the renewal of the post-study work visa is welcome, but international students still face many challenges with the UK’s visa system, says James Pitman
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UK parties go head to head on science at Royal Society hustings
Society president warns parties must address ‘huge reputational damage’ to UK science caused by Brexit
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Paddy Nixon to take the helm at Canberra
UUK vice-president heading back Down Under after five years in Northern Ireland
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Are universities encouraging students to believe hard study is bad for their mental health?
It is widely acknowledged that universities need to do more to support student mental health. Yet many academics and service staff are worried that well-intentioned initiatives pathologise ordinary...
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How to tackle academic misconduct among China’s top scientists
Preventing unethical behaviour requires regulatory and institutional reforms, as well as lead researchers remaining close to work done in their name, says Futao Huang