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Image: Grace Gay for Research Professional News; UKRI EPSRC executive chair urges more flexibility in research careers to help UK retain talentThe executive chair of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has said that predictive artificial intelligence tools could reduce the need for large-scale research infrastructures.
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researchprofessionalnews.com | Frances Jones
Independent experts back ongoing support for Iter nuclear research facilityThe EU should urgently develop a comprehensive strategy for developing nuclear fusion technologies to help it meet its clean energy needs, an independent expert group has advised.
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researchprofessionalnews.com | Frances Jones
Nation should seize opportunity presented by creation of UK Defence Innovation, says former government adviserThe UK’s defence innovation system is “too slow” to tackle today’s threats, according to a former government adviser.
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researchprofessionalnews.com | Frances Jones
Calls offer €27 million for academies on quantum technologies, artificial intelligence and virtual worldsThe EU is creating a series of “skills academies” intended to address shortages of talent for tackling the digital and green transitions. On 14 April, the European Commission opened calls to launch academies in quantum technologies, artificial intelligence and virtual worlds, to accompany an existing one on cybersecurity.
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Proposed cuts would “greatly undermine the quality of Swiss research”, SNSF warnsThe Swiss National Science Foundation has strongly opposed cuts to its budget that are being sought by the government, warning of “significant repercussions for the Swiss economy and society”. In a statement on 11 April, the SNSF warned against the proposal by the cabinet to cut its funding by 10 per cent in 2027 and 11 per cent in 2028.
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Higher education conspicuous by its absence from plans, says David WillettsFormer science minister David Willetts has criticised the government for overlooking universities in its upcoming industrial strategy. Writing for the Resolution Foundation think tank, of which he is president, Willetts said the “prestige and autonomy” of UK universities gave them an advantage over other higher education systems, giving them “a culture that is good for innovation and fresh ideas”.
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Institutions “struggling” to maintain high levels of innovation, says NCUB after survey spotlights worriesLinks between universities and businesses declined last year, according to a sector survey spotlighting the impact that mounting financial pressures could have on institutions’ ability to help generate economic growth.
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researchprofessionalnews.com | Frances Jones
Image: Maskot, via Getty Images Universities UK survey underlines “continued challenges for sector” despite four-month rise in student visa applicationsAround four in five UK universities failed to recruit the number of foreign students they expected to by September last year, according a survey by Universities UK International.
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Public funding for R&D bucked overall trend for decreased state aid spendingEU state aid spending on R&D increased by 33 per cent in 2023, after an 8 per cent decrease in 2022. State aid is public funding support for activities, often carried out by businesses, and is tightly regulated in the EU in an effort to prevent any individual member state boosting its industries unfairly.
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Image: Miles IrvingProposals to the young funder must integrate its high-risk, high-reward ethos, grant winner saysTop tipsUnmet scientific ambition and frustration with existing frameworks are good motivations for a bid to the Advanced Research and Invention Agency. Bids must include genuine innovation and risk. Clarity of presentation is doubly important as Aria’s timelines are short. Expect more monitoring and focus on results when you start an Aria grant.
