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Jacqui Smith: Levy on fees ‘would show value of foreign students’

3 days ago | 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.
Industrial strength

4 days ago | 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.
UK global talent push ‘should not only target US’

4 days ago | 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.
Report argues for unpopular changes to EU R&I programme

4 days ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Frances Jones

Consultants say societal challenges and stretched funds call for “slim, agile and targeted” next versionThe EU’s next research and innovation programme should be “slim, agile and targeted”, a report for the European Parliament has recommended—acknowledging that its suggestions could well prove unpopular.
At a glance: what’s in the industrial strategy?

4 days ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Fiona McIntyre

Image: MixMedia, via Getty Images Long-term R&D budgets, AI investment and plans to woo overseas talent feature in government strategyAfter having its publication date pushed back until after the government’s spending review earlier this month, the long-awaited industrial strategy was released on 23 June.
Industrial strategy aims to ‘focus R&D system on economic growth’

5 days ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Frances Jones

Image: Aleramo, via Getty ImagesFirst 10-year budgets announced, along with Global Talent Fund to attract researchers to the UKThe government’s industrial strategy has set out plans to focus the UK’s research and development system on “long-term economic growth”.
Lancaster says 400 jobs could go in £30m cost-cutting programme

1 week ago | 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.
Tim Bradshaw to stand down as Russell Group leader

1 week ago | 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.
Mustn’t grumble - Research Professional News

1 week ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Harriet Swain

Sector leaders reflect on the implications of last week’s spending reviewIt is now around 10 days since chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the outcome of her Comprehensive Spending Review, and sector experts have been digesting what it means for universities. Their conclusions were widely discussed at a Universities UK conference yesterday on political affairs in higher education, while the review was also the focus of a webinar held by the National Centre for Universities and Business.
Council stances on life sciences and R&I infrastructures planned

1 week ago | researchprofessionalnews.com | Emily Twinch

Denmark sets out priorities for EU presidency, including deal on genetically modified cropsDenmark has set out its priorities for its upcoming presidency of the Council of the EU, including work on strategies for the life sciences and research and technology infrastructures. Presidencies chair the work of the EU member state governments in rotating six-month turns. They have some scope to set priorities, working together in groups of three and in close coordination with the European Commission.