UKRI funding shake-up hands big rise to priority research areas
New targeted model will see funder split budget across four 鈥渂uckets鈥, with money for curiosity-driven work remaining broadly flat
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External examining is failing to uphold UK standards. Discuss
The UK government鈥檚 recent skills White Paper announced a review of 鈥榯he merits of the sector continuing to use the external examining system for ensuring rigorous standards in assessments鈥. Four...
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UK universities report ongoing deficits after 鈥榙ifficult year鈥
Cambridge, Queen鈥檚 University Belfast and聽Leicester record shortfalls for the second year in a row as latest accounts highlight sector-wide financial challenges
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The UK鈥檚 copyright laws will hobble its AI ambitions
Without exemptions for commercial as well as academic data mining, the government鈥檚 AI for Science Strategy will fall flat, says Benjamin White
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International student levy 鈥榗ould topple mid-tier universities鈥
Institutions that charge moderate fees and can鈥檛 pass costs on to students likely to be greatest victims of new tax, while some believe policy will help weed out lower-quality players
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Stronger links between TNE and research would boost innovation
An Australian ministerial delegation鈥檚 visit to India is the perfect opportunity to highlight the research potential of branch campuses, says Paul Harris