Chris Parr
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Award-winning journalist (@resprofnews @resfortnight @tes). Tips: [email protected] Non-award-winning musician: https://t.co/LGbYo3f9xn
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researchprofessionalnews.com | Chris Parr
Image: Department for EducationSkills minister says “there has been an over-dependence on international students” for higher education funding A levy on international student tuition fees would “clearly demonstrate” the benefits that overseas students bring to the UK, the minister with oversight of higher education in England has said.
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researchprofessionalnews.com | Chris Parr
We gauge the response as the UK industrial strategy finally makes an appearanceIt’s here at last. The green paper for the industrial strategy came out way back in November, and early plans for it to be published in the spring then became plans to publish it alongside the spending review on 11 June. It eventually landed yesterday morning and, unlike some government announcements about R&D in recent years, seems to have gone down very well in the sector.
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researchprofessionalnews.com | Chris Parr
Experts welcome Global Talent Fund and Taskforce, but warn UK has a lot to learnThe government should avoid focusing too heavily on US scientists when distributing its new £54 million global research fund, despite unrest among academics there, an expert has warned. As part of its industrial strategy, unveiled on 23 June, the government announced a Global Talent Fund to attract “world-class researchers” to the UK.
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researchprofessionalnews.com | Chris Parr
University blames operating costs and declining international student recruitmentLancaster University has announced that payroll savings equivalent to 400 full-time jobs are being sought in a bid to address a £30 million shortfall, prompting staff to consider a strike ballot.
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researchprofessionalnews.com | Chris Parr
Departing chief executive says “financial and regulatory pressures” are weighing heavily on universitiesTim Bradshaw will step down from the role of Russell Group chief executive next year, the group has announced. Bradshaw joined the organisation in 2012 and has held several roles, including head of research and innovation policy and director of policy. He has been chief executive since 2017 and will stand down around Easter in 2026.
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