What the FRAP happens next? Four priorities for reforming the REF
The next exercise should clarify its purpose and language, relax its disciplinary focus and refine research culture, says James Wilsdon
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A new industrial policy: creating the conditions for manufacturing to thrive
Brussels, 5 October 2005 In the face of globalisation and intense international competition, the European Commission has today launched a new, more integrated industrial policy to create better...
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Interview with Malcolm Gaskill
The historian discusses ‘glimpsing the nightmares’ of early colonial Americans in his Wolfson prize-nominated book on witchcraft, and why he took early retirement from academia
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The UK has international students to thank for its high REF scores
The extent of research‘s cross-subsidisation by overseas student fees is too rarely understood by policymakers and academics alike, says Ruth Arnold
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Industry report compares European and US biotech
Brussels, 09 Jun 2005 A new study for the European Association for Bioindustries (EuropaBio) finds the European biotechnology sector in good health compared with the USA. It is as dynamic as its US...
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Glasgow prepared to pay more to avert further USS pension strikes
University and union branch offer ‘exit strategy’ as further walkouts?prepared?in long-running dispute
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Talking leadership?3: Minouche Shafik on embedding sustainability
The LSE director on the institution’s green strategy, the importance of social scientists working with industry and the advantages of being ‘different’
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Ouriginal chief defends Turnitin takeover against monopoly jibes
Merger of two of the biggest plagiarism checkers will help combat more sophisticated forms of cheating, Andreas Ohlson says
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Tekes proposes FP7 research priority dedicated to industry
Brussels, 04 Mar 2005 Tekes, Finland's technology agency, has called for the introduction of an entirely new thematic priority in the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) for EU research: 'R&D...
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‘Golden triangle’ will be crucial to ‘levelling up’, says Freeman
Science minister suggests disagreements with Michael Gove over role of Oxford, Cambridge and London institutions
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Biotechnology Strategy and action plan (Extract from Commission press release on preparations for the Competitiveness Council of 26 Nov)
Brussels, 25 th November 2002 The Council is expected to adopt conclusions, a road-map of actions ahead, providing for specific measures, priorities, an indication of responsibilities and a timetable...
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Construction sector announces conference to stimulate industry-led research
Brussels, 11 May 2004 The European Council for Construction Research, Development and Innovation (ECFREDI), currently coordinating the EU network E-CORE, is to organise a conference to showcase...
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World conference on biomass for energy, industry and climate protection
Brussels, 21 May 2003 The second world conference and technology exhibition on biomass for energy, industry and climate protection will be held from 10 to 14 May 2004 in Rome, Italy. The event will...
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GSM industry welcomes Commission call for increased ICT investment
Brussels, 09 Feb 2004 GSM Europe, an interest group representing 143 mobile operating companies, has applauded a recent communication from the Commission aimed at boosting investment in the...
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GSM industry welcomes Commission call for increased ICT investment
Brussels, 09 Feb 2004 GSM Europe, an interest group representing 143 mobile operating companies, has applauded a recent communication from the Commission aimed at boosting investment in the...