Research Fortnight

The UK’s leading independent source of R&D policy news & analysis, plus funding opportunities and academic jobs. Part of @ResProfNews @Clarivate

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Breaking: Ministers confirm cut to Strategic Priorities Grant for universities.

Teaching funding reduction will be sharply felt by some institutions, says Office for Students.

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https://t.co/oaeK9XAX7v

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UK research at risk of ‘irreversible’ harm, says British Academy head.

Susan Smith urges next prime minister to commission review of higher education and research.

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Ivory Tower: Gov Island.

The summer reality TV smash returns for 2026.

Our comedy column, free to read.

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Un-cancelled? How divisive research can proceed with public buy-in.

Public dialogues can navigate controversy over solar radiation modification and other tricky research topics.

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Can quitting academia make you happier?

As university life gets tougher, four writers relate experiences of switching to careers outside academia.

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Over 50 UK research bodies commit to better conditions for women.

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UKRI ‘vulnerable to government-directed cost-cutting’, warns analysis.

Weak safeguards mean research funder is open to political interference, academics say.

https://t.co/iqPR4F14CO

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New: Burnham: ‘UK can be world’s leading innovation nation’.

PM-in-waiting wants universities “at heart of local economies”, but pledges education shift beyond “university route”.

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https://t.co/mgns9XrZdS

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‘Loss of Vallance as minister would hit science policy stability’.

Birmingham vice-chancellor Adam Tickell appeals for science minister to remain in post under an Andy Burnham government.

https://t.co/uADTdGLDDe

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Andy Burnham’s Coronation (Street).

In Ivory Tower this week, a new political soap opera begins with Andy heading off to that London.

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https://t.co/ktmpH3lSTQ

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University of Exeter plans to cut 150 jobs.

The Russell Group institution said it is consulting its staff over “limited and specific potential changes” across some academic faculties.

https://t.co/FSHjFVO6D4

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UK invests £60m in two university-led AI research labs.

Minister makes case for “forward-facing” academic research infrastructure.

https://t.co/Gk6Gb7LCXz

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Brexit 10 years on: as bad as universities feared?

A decade after the #Brexit vote, universities are still grappling with consequences in research and recruitment.

We take a deep dive into how the research sector has fared.

https://t.co/QtI7Mmjm1U

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Some Welsh universities may lose research focus, says minister.

Plaid Cymru’s Cefin Campbell says “nothing is off the table” in review of higher education.

https://t.co/MJ5NR5KunT

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Ministers pressed to assess if UK fully joining FP10 ‘makes sense’

Next EU research programme “could prove less attractive” than current version, say former government advisers

https://t.co/oNnkpxYSNe

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Major UK research funders green light AI for processing grant bids.

Stance on generative AI softens, but final funding decisions still taken “by humans”.

Latest from #ARMA2026.

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‘Act now to stop university crisis eroding UK research’.

Latest report from #ARMA2026.

https://t.co/XawSYw8ZSD

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We are delighted to be media partners for the @arma_uk 2026 Annual Conference!

Keep up to date with all our #ARMA2026 coverage (free to read) on our dedicated page.

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Financial strain to be recognised in REF submissions, say advisers.

Chairs of advisory panels say sector-wide challenges a “live issue” in assessment exercise.

Report from #ARMA26 in Harrogate. Free to read.

https://t.co/9VTGNKwy81