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Christopher Smith: ‘We need the arts to understand science’

2 days ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Harriet Swain

Image: Impact Media Specialists / UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council boss discusses ‘complicated picture’ for subjects amid increasing financial pressuresWhat intrigues Christopher Smith about Rome’s early kings—the focus of his academic work for more than 30 years—is the story. “Romulus and Remus were not suckled by a wolf after having floated down a river,” says Smith, executive chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Government ‘does not want repeat of previous ODA cuts’

2 days ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Sophie Hogan |Harriet Swain

Research council leader says UKRI will “look after” its commitments after fears of in-project cutsThe government “does not want to repeat” the difficulties of the 2021 cuts to development spending despite having slashed the aid budget again, according to UK Research and Innovation’s international champion.
International student levy faces a long road to reality

3 days ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Nick Hillman

Image: HepiCurrent proposal looks like kite-flying but may still presage radical change, says Nick HillmanThe weekend’s pre-briefing of the new white paper on migration, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, included a warning that the newspapers did not have all the details. That would have pleased the speaker of the House of Commons, who (rightly) hates it when the papers hear about government policy first.
Making matters worse

3 days ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Martin McQuillan

What does Labour think it is doing to universities following its migration white paper? For years, Google’s corporate motto was “Don’t be evil”. After some time as a virtual monopoly supplier of online content, that was downgraded to “Do the right thing”, which interestingly was also the title of Spike Lee’s 1989 film about race riots in Brooklyn. We guess it’s an example of how values can shift over time.
Universities call for Commission to hear them on FP10

4 days ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Frances Jones

EU’s next R&I programme must remain an independent entity, budget consultation inputs insistA university group has called on the European Commission to listen to the “negative reactions” from the research and innovation sector to the EU institution’s apparent plans for the bloc’s 2028 R&I programme, Framework Programme 10.
UK's global talent visa route to be made ‘easier’ for scientists

4 days ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Frances Jones

High talent routes to expand but skilled worker salary threshold to rise, white paper saysThe UK is aiming to ease the visa path for top global scientists, according to the government’s immigration white paper. In a white paper published today, the UK government has set out plans to “go further” in ensuring that the highly skilled can access its targeted routes for the “brightest and best” global talent.
University of Melbourne says it sacked staff member for racism

4 days ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Jenny Sinclair

First annual racism report shows many complaints centred around Gaza conflictThe University of Melbourne has revealed that in 2024 it sacked a staff member for racism. In its first annual report on racism, the university said that one employee had been dismissed for “serious misconduct” and that another serious misconduct investigation was still underway. No further details about the incidents were given.
Messages on migration

4 days ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Harriet Swain

The government has been laying the groundwork for its immigration white paper due todayWhatever today’s immigration white paper means for universities, it won’t be for lack of lobbying. Last week, nearly 40 organisations, including 37 involved in research, signed a letter to Westminster MPs with an interest in R&D, expressing concern that a “more restrictive immigration policy for skilled workers and international students would pose a risk to the UK’s world-leading R&D status”.
New science adviser to prime minister finally appointed

4 days ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Jenny Sinclair

Sector welcomes announcement but queries outlook of appointee and wider advisory councilNew Zealand’s new science adviser to the prime minister has a strong background in primary industry, raising concerns about wider science policy for some sector leaders. John Roche, currently the chief science adviser to the Ministry for Primary Industries, was appointed to the role on 7 May, along with a new advisory council.
Researchers seek common ‘language’ for climate studies

4 days ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Jenny Sinclair

Mathematical approach offers “roadmap for future research” by defining key concepts such as tipping pointsA new mathematical approach may help researchers better understand and communicate changes in the climate and environment, its designers say. A team including University of Tasmania mathematician Courtney Quinn say that miscommunication between researchers can block progress.