Sloppy writing is not a sign of sloppy science
Accurate reporting of results is important, but meaning is rarely distorted by orthographic or grammatical slips, says Adrian Furnham
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Stop ‘abusing’ Horizon Europe as bargaining chip, UK and EU urged
Universities across Europe to launch ‘Stick to Science’ campaign warning against ‘politicisation’, as football-style ‘transfer market’ emerges to tempt away UK-based researchers
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Don’t exclude technicians from decision-making, universities told
‘Unsung heroes’ of UK research are too often denied seat at the table, says major review of technical staff and skills
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Darpa deputy returns across Atlantic to lead new UKÂ funder Aria
British-born computer scientist Peter Highnam to lead ‘high-risk, high-reward’ agency
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Australia pledges billions for research commercialisation
But critics say windfall won’t compensate for the money stripped from basic research
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‘Virtually all’ universities risk OfS sanction under new rules
Concern that ‘prioritisation’ process for investigations opens up risk of political interference
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Funding woes cast doubt on future of pioneering Japanese campus
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology reins in plans for expansion as president announces departure
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Talking leadership 11: Santa Ono on the mental health crisis
The University of British Columbia president discusses reforming counselling provision, the importance of data and his own mental health struggles
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The inequities of English use in global HE must be addressed
Universities in non-anglophone nations should limit teaching in English and offer English support to students and academics, says Rosemary Salomone
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Australian union demands more talk over ‘back to campus’ plans
Academics nervous as most universities plan to maximise on-campus delivery amid record Covid death toll
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Boğaziçi students and staff fear reprisals after deans sacked
Alumni say the removal of staff-elected deans at top Turkish university may open the door for fresh attacks on dissident students and staff
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UK warned of ‘exodus’ of research talent as ERC clock ticks
EU universities bidding to attract UK-based researchers as Brussels-Westminster wrangles delay research deal
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Industry-focused universities tackle Chinese skills gaps
Privately backed institutions seen as new model for higher education development
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The OfS’ one-size-fits-all approach to course value will stifle creativity
Requiring 60 per cent of graduates to go into managerial or professional roles ignores the reality of creative careers, says Bashir Makhoul