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UKRI and CSIRO sign agreement to collaborate on addressing global challenges

Ahead of European political summit, Labour ministers have suggested closer ties on R&D and students

Campaign for Science and Engineering sets out four priorities for Labour government’s first 100 days

Aid watchdog praises UK development achievements but also finds room for improvement
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Peter Kyle also says he will consider issue of visa costs for scientists, without committing...

Free speech legislation paused, and David Behan to head the Office for Students

A report suggests how the government could prevent universities from going bust

Btecs get a reprieve, UUK plans a blueprint and EDSK bows out

Government matches contribution from Amazon Web Services, aiming to benefit medical research

Education secretary announces review of level 3 qualifications

Report urges government to slash fees to £6,000 and redistribute resources to FE and apprenticeships

We return to a classic format to interpret the words of the education secretary

Stopping universities going bust, shaking up research funding, Securonomics—how Labour could reshape the sector

In issue 659, Labour and the next UKRI chief executive, Chi Onwurah snubbed by Starmer,...

Will the interim OfS chair be expected to lead a rationalisation programme for universities?

Tweaks to ministerial responsibilities position government to “crack on quickly”, with Vallance leading on science

Bridget Phillipson emphasises importance of regulation and again rules out income boost for universities

Universities are front page news again, but not because Skills England has launched

Long-serving science shadow would have been a “fantastic” minister and role model, say academics

Bridget Phillipson’s initial comments on fees, public spending and international students draw mixed response

Yesterday’s RPN Live webinar discussed what the new government could mean for universities and research

RPN webinar hears from policy experts on future of university funding, REF and OfS

Vallance plan to explore hosting major facility may meet Treasury opposition, former STFC head warns

Advisers to UK government “did not have sufficient freedom to express dissenting views”, says report

Were sector organisations all waiting for parliament to open before issuing reports?

Science minister confirms commitment to Ukrainian academics at London meeting

Bridget Phillipson indicates government will support international student recruitment to put universities on “sustainable footing”

UK government agenda for legislation focuses on skills and technology

An early test for Labour and higher education in Wales ahead of today’s King’s speech

Quality Assurance Agency research lends some credence to allegations of favouritism towards international students

Ahead of the King’s speech this week, Labour has been reaching out to traditional allies

Group representing leading global economies agrees closer ties on infrastructures and advanced technologies

Student visas are back in the news as Home Office statistics show plummeting application numbers

UUK International calls for action from new government as Home Office figures paint grim picture

Science minister said visa issues “need to be looked at” to ensure UK remains “competitive”

Keir Starmer wants “closer ties” with bloc on research

The results of the 2024 National Student Survey are out. Is the data still worth...