In which disciplines could Brexit hurt UK collaboration the most? Analysis of data on current research networks suggests that subjects where expensive kit is shared could be vulnerable Simon Baker 3月 29日
European Open Science Cloud hopes for lift-off But observers warn that open data initiative is progressing too slowly and researchers lack incentives to join up David Matthews 3月 29日
Pensions strike forces UK universities to reset examinations Institutions are removing content that has not been covered because of missed classes but are adamant that standards will not be lowered Sophie Inge 3月 28日
Brexit uncertainty drives Warwick to create French connection Universities cannot afford to wait for politicians to resolve future research relationship between the UK and European Union Jack Grove 3月 28日
‘Significant but uneven’ progress on tackling sexual misconduct Many UK universities have already updated or are in the process of reviewing disciplinary procedures Sophie Inge 3月 28日
Police set to arrest St Andrews-based Catalan academic Lawyer for Clara Ponsati, the former Catalan education minister whose extradition is sought by Spain, says she will hand herself in David Matthews 3月 27日
Melanie Welham appointed BBSRC executive chair permanent post for interim chief executive confirmed ahead of UKRI formation Rachael Pells 3月 27日
Grayson Perry criticises lack of diversity on art degrees Turner prizewinner says universities should make greater efforts to recruit students from disadvantaged backgrounds Seeta Bhardwa 3月 27日
Claims of free speech crisis on campuses ‘exaggerated’, say MPs Allegations that ‘snowflake’ students are routinely restricting freedom of speech are overblown, says parliamentary inquiry Jack Grove 3月 27日
V-c under fire for claiming Open University academics ‘don’t teach’ Peter Horrocks’ comments about development of learning materials branded ‘an attack on OU staff and the institution itself’ Sophie Inge 3月 26日
Body consciousness: stereotypes ‘still hold back female scholars’ Researcher says it is difficult to find portrayals of female scientists that focus on achievement Matthew Reisz 3月 25日
Cambridge response to Facebook data scandal ‘inadequate’ University has distanced itself from controversial researcher, but critic argues that it has failed to live up to own ethics code David Matthews 3月 23日