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REF ‘overlooking’ social media impact of research
The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) has mostly likely overlooked the public impact of research and academics because there is…
19th May 2022
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Robert Gordon University joins University Alliance
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has joined the University Alliance (UA), bringing the group’s membership to 15. The association describes itself…
19th May 2022
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‘The only way universities in Northern Ireland can respond is cutting places’
Belfast is rightfully proud of its industrial heritage and a long-standing reputation for innovation, with a world-leading legacy for heavy…
18th May 2022
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Freedom of speech legislation will cost sector millions of pounds – DfE
New freedom of speech legislation that will affect higher education in England will cost universities and student unions millions of…
17th May 2022
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Concern grows over UK’s future in Horizon Europe
Concerns are growing over the prospects of the UK remaining a part of Horizon Europe, the EU’s funding programme for…
17th May 2022
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UK needs ‘regional’ international education strategies, says Skidmore
A former minister has suggested universities develop regional international educational strategies to spearhead targets for their diverse contexts. Chris Skidmore…
16th May 2022
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Researchers face ‘staggering’ visa costs and bureaucracy
Visa fees among the highest in the world are “just one” immigration barrier that Universities UK (UUK) says frustrates the…
16th May 2022
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Govt reveals list of level 3 courses set to have funding withdrawn
The government has published the provisional list of level 3 courses that will have funding withdrawn in favour of the…
16th May 2022
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Sweeney ‘confident’ sufficient funding to ‘recognise success in the REF’
Following the release of the Research Excellence Framework 2021, the executive chair of Research England said he is “confident” there…
13th May 2022
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OfS: ‘Nearly six in ten first-class degrees last year are unexplained’
The Office for Students (OfS) has raised concerns that a “decade of unexplained grade inflation” is a “real credibility issue”…
12th May 2022
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