John Morgan
@johnmorgan3.bsky.social
Managing editor, @resprofnews.bsky.social
Confirmed in Treasury budget document: QR research funding (used by unis to back curiosity-driven research) and Higher Education Innovation Funding "protected in real terms over spending review period [2026-30]—a cumulative increase of over £425m".
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Block grants for university R&I to rise by £425m over four years - Research Professional News
Treasury confirms real-terms protection of quality-related grants and Higher Education Innovation Funding in autumn budget
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November 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Confirmed in Treasury budget document: QR research funding (used by unis to back curiosity-driven research) and Higher Education Innovation Funding "protected in real terms over spending review period [2026-30]—a cumulative increase of over £425m".
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Reaction to flat-fee £925 per student international levy:
"Bad day for sector", in particular smaller unis, says Nick Hillman of @hepi-news.bsky.social.
Levy means "serious damage to UK’s growth prospects", warns Northern Powerhouse Partnership.
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"Bad day for sector", in particular smaller unis, says Nick Hillman of @hepi-news.bsky.social.
Levy means "serious damage to UK’s growth prospects", warns Northern Powerhouse Partnership.
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International levy to be flat fee of £925 per student - Research Professional News
Budget 2025: Government sets out details of international student fee levy, with 2028 start date
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November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Reaction to flat-fee £925 per student international levy:
"Bad day for sector", in particular smaller unis, says Nick Hillman of @hepi-news.bsky.social.
Levy means "serious damage to UK’s growth prospects", warns Northern Powerhouse Partnership.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
"Bad day for sector", in particular smaller unis, says Nick Hillman of @hepi-news.bsky.social.
Levy means "serious damage to UK’s growth prospects", warns Northern Powerhouse Partnership.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Here's the DfE consultation document on international student fee levy, just gone live.
"Providers will pay a simple flat fee of £925 per student per year, which will not be introduced until 2028/29."
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"Providers will pay a simple flat fee of £925 per student per year, which will not be introduced until 2028/29."
consult.education.gov.uk/internationa...
consult.education.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Here's the DfE consultation document on international student fee levy, just gone live.
"Providers will pay a simple flat fee of £925 per student per year, which will not be introduced until 2028/29."
consult.education.gov.uk/internationa...
"Providers will pay a simple flat fee of £925 per student per year, which will not be introduced until 2028/29."
consult.education.gov.uk/internationa...
Budget document confirms protection on QR:
"To support economic contribution of UK’s universities, UKRI’s investment in core quality-related block grant and Higher Education Innovation Funding will be protected in real terms over Spending Review period, a cumulative increase of over £425 million."
"To support economic contribution of UK’s universities, UKRI’s investment in core quality-related block grant and Higher Education Innovation Funding will be protected in real terms over Spending Review period, a cumulative increase of over £425 million."
November 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Budget document confirms protection on QR:
"To support economic contribution of UK’s universities, UKRI’s investment in core quality-related block grant and Higher Education Innovation Funding will be protected in real terms over Spending Review period, a cumulative increase of over £425 million."
"To support economic contribution of UK’s universities, UKRI’s investment in core quality-related block grant and Higher Education Innovation Funding will be protected in real terms over Spending Review period, a cumulative increase of over £425 million."
International student fee levy details confirmed in Budget document: flat fee charged on institutions "of £925 per student per year of study, starting in August 2028 academic year 2028-29".
No charge for first 220 students per year.
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No charge for first 220 students per year.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
International student fee levy details confirmed in Budget document: flat fee charged on institutions "of £925 per student per year of study, starting in August 2028 academic year 2028-29".
No charge for first 220 students per year.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926eb...
No charge for first 220 students per year.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926eb...
Reposted by John Morgan
I actually laughed out loud at this intro:
Is Haldane dead? The short answer is “yes”. Richard Burdon Haldane died in 1928.
Great feature on an important topic.
Is Haldane dead? The short answer is “yes”. Richard Burdon Haldane died in 1928.
Great feature on an important topic.
Liz Kendall talked about Haldane principle this week as she set out (broadly) how UKRI would spend 4-year, £38.6bn budget.
@chrisjparr.bsky.social looks at whether Haldane under threat from more interventionist govt - or whether it is misunderstood.
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@chrisjparr.bsky.social looks at whether Haldane under threat from more interventionist govt - or whether it is misunderstood.
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Is the Haldane principle under threat? - Research Professional News
Increasing political direction in the allocation of research funding is alarming some policy experts
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November 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
I actually laughed out loud at this intro:
Is Haldane dead? The short answer is “yes”. Richard Burdon Haldane died in 1928.
Great feature on an important topic.
Is Haldane dead? The short answer is “yes”. Richard Burdon Haldane died in 1928.
Great feature on an important topic.
UKRI will be "more interventionist, more directive" than in past, its new chief exec says.
UKRI now has new set of objectives, including protecting curiosity-driven research and ensuring its portfolio is "aligned with delivering govt’s priorities".
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UKRI now has new set of objectives, including protecting curiosity-driven research and ensuring its portfolio is "aligned with delivering govt’s priorities".
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REF changes ‘to help deliver new UKRI objectives’, says Chapman - Research Professional News
National funding agency handed targets tied to government priorities as part of R&D revamp
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November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
UKRI will be "more interventionist, more directive" than in past, its new chief exec says.
UKRI now has new set of objectives, including protecting curiosity-driven research and ensuring its portfolio is "aligned with delivering govt’s priorities".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
UKRI now has new set of objectives, including protecting curiosity-driven research and ensuring its portfolio is "aligned with delivering govt’s priorities".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Liz Kendall talked about Haldane principle this week as she set out (broadly) how UKRI would spend 4-year, £38.6bn budget.
@chrisjparr.bsky.social looks at whether Haldane under threat from more interventionist govt - or whether it is misunderstood.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
@chrisjparr.bsky.social looks at whether Haldane under threat from more interventionist govt - or whether it is misunderstood.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Is the Haldane principle under threat? - Research Professional News
Increasing political direction in the allocation of research funding is alarming some policy experts
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Liz Kendall talked about Haldane principle this week as she set out (broadly) how UKRI would spend 4-year, £38.6bn budget.
@chrisjparr.bsky.social looks at whether Haldane under threat from more interventionist govt - or whether it is misunderstood.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
@chrisjparr.bsky.social looks at whether Haldane under threat from more interventionist govt - or whether it is misunderstood.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
The Alan Turing Institute's travails have made it subject of ministerial interventions and think tank reports.
@resprofnews.bsky.social reports on internal documents showing projects/positions cut in reform programme at UK's data and AI institute.
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@resprofnews.bsky.social reports on internal documents showing projects/positions cut in reform programme at UK's data and AI institute.
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Alan Turing Institute staff decry ‘unjustified’ cuts to research - Research Professional News
Internal documents detail extent of changes to projects and personnel at national AI institute
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November 26, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The Alan Turing Institute's travails have made it subject of ministerial interventions and think tank reports.
@resprofnews.bsky.social reports on internal documents showing projects/positions cut in reform programme at UK's data and AI institute.
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@resprofnews.bsky.social reports on internal documents showing projects/positions cut in reform programme at UK's data and AI institute.
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German MEP René Repasi leads for European Parliament on parts of legislation for EU's next Horizon Europe.
The ex-academic tells @resprofnews.bsky.social he is "very much afraid" its budget will be "hijacked in order to finance defence spending".
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The ex-academic tells @resprofnews.bsky.social he is "very much afraid" its budget will be "hijacked in order to finance defence spending".
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Dual-use restrictions ‘against very idea of research’ - Research Professional News
MEP René Repasi warns defence turn could restrict collaboration under EU research and innovation programme
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November 20, 2025 at 9:56 AM
German MEP René Repasi leads for European Parliament on parts of legislation for EU's next Horizon Europe.
The ex-academic tells @resprofnews.bsky.social he is "very much afraid" its budget will be "hijacked in order to finance defence spending".
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The ex-academic tells @resprofnews.bsky.social he is "very much afraid" its budget will be "hijacked in order to finance defence spending".
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Research Offices of the Future 2025 is out: @resprofnews.bsky.social report on surveys of 1,100 research office staff and 1,400 researchers, looking at future challenges.
One finding: a third of research office staff using AI for core funding tasks.
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One finding: a third of research office staff using AI for core funding tasks.
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AI use widespread in research offices, global survey finds - Research Professional News
RPN’s Research Offices of the Future survey also reveals fears for impact on research integrity
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November 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Research Offices of the Future 2025 is out: @resprofnews.bsky.social report on surveys of 1,100 research office staff and 1,400 researchers, looking at future challenges.
One finding: a third of research office staff using AI for core funding tasks.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-worl...
One finding: a third of research office staff using AI for core funding tasks.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-worl...
Aria, the "high-risk, high-reward" research funder created by Dominic Cummings, has named its next chief executive.
Kathleen Fisher is a former senior leader at the US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (the model for Aria).
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Kathleen Fisher is a former senior leader at the US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (the model for Aria).
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Former senior Darpa official picked as new Aria chief executive - Research Professional News
Computer scientist Kathleen Fisher becomes second American to take helm at UK research agency
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November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Aria, the "high-risk, high-reward" research funder created by Dominic Cummings, has named its next chief executive.
Kathleen Fisher is a former senior leader at the US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (the model for Aria).
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Kathleen Fisher is a former senior leader at the US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (the model for Aria).
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Reposted by John Morgan
'Tracey, who has seen numerous REF cycles over a nearly 30-year career at Oxford, said: “I’ve been very clear that the REF has to do what it says on the can. It’s about research excellence and that has to be the predominant thing it’s trying to measure."'
When did the tin become a can? 1/3
When did the tin become a can? 1/3
Oxford VC says REF ‘must do what it says on the can’.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
'Tracey, who has seen numerous REF cycles over a nearly 30-year career at Oxford, said: “I’ve been very clear that the REF has to do what it says on the can. It’s about research excellence and that has to be the predominant thing it’s trying to measure."'
When did the tin become a can? 1/3
When did the tin become a can? 1/3
Norwegian govt says 10 out of 13 researchers coming to Norway under international talent scheme are leaving US.
Research minister talks about academic freedom being "under pressure" in US, and "unpredictable position" for many US researchers.
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Research minister talks about academic freedom being "under pressure" in US, and "unpredictable position" for many US researchers.
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Norway moves to snatch up US researchers - Research Professional News
Government hopes to attract disenfranchised foreign talent, especially from the US
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November 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Norwegian govt says 10 out of 13 researchers coming to Norway under international talent scheme are leaving US.
Research minister talks about academic freedom being "under pressure" in US, and "unpredictable position" for many US researchers.
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Research minister talks about academic freedom being "under pressure" in US, and "unpredictable position" for many US researchers.
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Call for university and Horizon Europe reform in Tony Blair Institute report on how Europe can be tech power.
(Counter argument: if there are so many barriers here, maybe Europe should be trying to compete on kinds of innovation that aren't tech.)
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(Counter argument: if there are so many barriers here, maybe Europe should be trying to compete on kinds of innovation that aren't tech.)
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‘Reform universities to boost Europe’s tech power hopes’ - Research Professional News
Ex-PMs bolster Tony Blair Institute report seeing tech as route to European prosperity and security
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November 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Call for university and Horizon Europe reform in Tony Blair Institute report on how Europe can be tech power.
(Counter argument: if there are so many barriers here, maybe Europe should be trying to compete on kinds of innovation that aren't tech.)
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(Counter argument: if there are so many barriers here, maybe Europe should be trying to compete on kinds of innovation that aren't tech.)
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Oxford v-c Irene Tracey with some carefully phrased caution/criticism around REF people, culture and environment metric, plus govt's international student fee levy, in interview with @resprofnews.bsky.social @francesjones.bsky.social.
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Oxford VC says REF ‘must do what it says on the can’ - Research Professional News
Irene Tracey also warns of “unintended consequences” from government’s planned international student fee levy
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November 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Oxford v-c Irene Tracey with some carefully phrased caution/criticism around REF people, culture and environment metric, plus govt's international student fee levy, in interview with @resprofnews.bsky.social @francesjones.bsky.social.
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Larry Ellison putting £billions of private money into UK R&D via Ellison Institute of Technology in Oxford.
@francesjones.bsky.social heard from an EIT leader on importing US "go big, fail fast attitude", and Ellison being "close to the scientists".
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@francesjones.bsky.social heard from an EIT leader on importing US "go big, fail fast attitude", and Ellison being "close to the scientists".
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Tech tycoon’s Oxford institute ‘importing Silicon Valley attitude’ - Research Professional News
Chief operating officer says billionaire behind Ellison Institute of Technology is “close to the scientists”
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November 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Larry Ellison putting £billions of private money into UK R&D via Ellison Institute of Technology in Oxford.
@francesjones.bsky.social heard from an EIT leader on importing US "go big, fail fast attitude", and Ellison being "close to the scientists".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-i...
@francesjones.bsky.social heard from an EIT leader on importing US "go big, fail fast attitude", and Ellison being "close to the scientists".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-i...
Commons science committee chair Chi Onwurah warns UK is "performing less well" in parts of EU's Horizon Europe since Brexit.
Comes after @resprofnews.bsky.social reveals UK expects a rebate on £2bn it paid to join, after winning less than forecast.
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Comes after @resprofnews.bsky.social reveals UK expects a rebate on £2bn it paid to join, after winning less than forecast.
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UK weak spots in Horizon Europe ‘likely to feature in FP10 talks’ - Research Professional News
Science committee chair blames Brexit for underperformance in elements of EU research and innovation programme
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November 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Commons science committee chair Chi Onwurah warns UK is "performing less well" in parts of EU's Horizon Europe since Brexit.
Comes after @resprofnews.bsky.social reveals UK expects a rebate on £2bn it paid to join, after winning less than forecast.
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Comes after @resprofnews.bsky.social reveals UK expects a rebate on £2bn it paid to join, after winning less than forecast.
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'“There is a generation of young scholars who are finding themselves stuck in what feels like a period of protracted adolescence,” wrote one young academic earlier this year, in a series of blogs on the early career researcher experience published by the Society for the Study of French History.' 1/3
Early career researchers feel sharp end of jobs crisis.
As universities shed jobs, those setting out in academia are feeling pain of diminished prospects.
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As universities shed jobs, those setting out in academia are feeling pain of diminished prospects.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM
'“There is a generation of young scholars who are finding themselves stuck in what feels like a period of protracted adolescence,” wrote one young academic earlier this year, in a series of blogs on the early career researcher experience published by the Society for the Study of French History.' 1/3
How early career researchers are at the sharp end of the university jobs crisis.
"It’s really squeezing people out because there aren’t opportunities for them to go into, and then the people who remain in jobs have their workloads squeezed."
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"It’s really squeezing people out because there aren’t opportunities for them to go into, and then the people who remain in jobs have their workloads squeezed."
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Early career researchers feel sharp end of jobs crisis - Research Professional News
As universities shed jobs, those setting out in academia are feeling pain of diminished prospects
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November 12, 2025 at 9:31 AM
How early career researchers are at the sharp end of the university jobs crisis.
"It’s really squeezing people out because there aren’t opportunities for them to go into, and then the people who remain in jobs have their workloads squeezed."
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
"It’s really squeezing people out because there aren’t opportunities for them to go into, and then the people who remain in jobs have their workloads squeezed."
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When getting your money back is a bad thing: UK expecting a rebate on £2bn paid to EU to join its research programme in 2024, @resprofnews.bsky.social reveals.
UK fared worse than expected in winning Horizon Europe grants.
By @annamckie.bsky.social
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UK fared worse than expected in winning Horizon Europe grants.
By @annamckie.bsky.social
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UK expects Horizon Europe rebate after limited winnings - Research Professional News
Clawback in prospect after UK’s sluggish EU research programme start, with losses capped at £330m
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November 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
When getting your money back is a bad thing: UK expecting a rebate on £2bn paid to EU to join its research programme in 2024, @resprofnews.bsky.social reveals.
UK fared worse than expected in winning Horizon Europe grants.
By @annamckie.bsky.social
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UK fared worse than expected in winning Horizon Europe grants.
By @annamckie.bsky.social
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UKRI's 2026-30 budget allocation announced by govt today.
Interesting to see in that a Dsit pledge for “new, more agile approach” to managing all its R&D funding, allowing it to "deprioritise investment not delivering outcomes expected”.
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Interesting to see in that a Dsit pledge for “new, more agile approach” to managing all its R&D funding, allowing it to "deprioritise investment not delivering outcomes expected”.
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UKRI allocated £39bn budget over next four years - Research Professional News
Agency will receive around £9.2 billion next year, as Dsit plans “more agile” R&D funding
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October 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
UKRI's 2026-30 budget allocation announced by govt today.
Interesting to see in that a Dsit pledge for “new, more agile approach” to managing all its R&D funding, allowing it to "deprioritise investment not delivering outcomes expected”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Interesting to see in that a Dsit pledge for “new, more agile approach” to managing all its R&D funding, allowing it to "deprioritise investment not delivering outcomes expected”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
UKRI leader Ian Chapman on its £38.6bn four-year budget: "strong platform to deliver on each part of our mission to advance knowledge, improve lives, drive growth".
UKRI will focus on delivering mission "in areas where UK can lead on global stage".
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UKRI will focus on delivering mission "in areas where UK can lead on global stage".
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UKRI allocated £39bn budget over next four years - Research Professional News
Agency will receive around £9.2 billion next year, as Dsit plans “more agile” R&D funding
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October 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
UKRI leader Ian Chapman on its £38.6bn four-year budget: "strong platform to deliver on each part of our mission to advance knowledge, improve lives, drive growth".
UKRI will focus on delivering mission "in areas where UK can lead on global stage".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
UKRI will focus on delivering mission "in areas where UK can lead on global stage".
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UKRI budget for 2026-30 announced: totals £38.6bn.
Rises to around £9.2bn in 26-27, up from £8.8bn. Reaches nearly £10bn in 29-30.
Dsit pledging "more agile" R&D funding, allowing it to "deprioritise investment not delivering outcomes expected".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Rises to around £9.2bn in 26-27, up from £8.8bn. Reaches nearly £10bn in 29-30.
Dsit pledging "more agile" R&D funding, allowing it to "deprioritise investment not delivering outcomes expected".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
UKRI allocated £39bn budget over next four years - Research Professional News
Agency will receive around £9.2 billion next year, as Dsit plans “more agile” R&D funding
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
UKRI budget for 2026-30 announced: totals £38.6bn.
Rises to around £9.2bn in 26-27, up from £8.8bn. Reaches nearly £10bn in 29-30.
Dsit pledging "more agile" R&D funding, allowing it to "deprioritise investment not delivering outcomes expected".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Rises to around £9.2bn in 26-27, up from £8.8bn. Reaches nearly £10bn in 29-30.
Dsit pledging "more agile" R&D funding, allowing it to "deprioritise investment not delivering outcomes expected".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Ex-UKRI head Ottoline Leyser on the REF: "We’ve made it about individuals...and that’s something we really need to break."
On volume of research: "We need to...think very hard about how effectively to do less."
By @sophieatrpn.bsky.social
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On volume of research: "We need to...think very hard about how effectively to do less."
By @sophieatrpn.bsky.social
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REF must ditch focus on individuals, says Ottoline Leyser - Research Professional News
Former UKRI head also echoes previous calls for universities to do less research
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October 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Ex-UKRI head Ottoline Leyser on the REF: "We’ve made it about individuals...and that’s something we really need to break."
On volume of research: "We need to...think very hard about how effectively to do less."
By @sophieatrpn.bsky.social
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On volume of research: "We need to...think very hard about how effectively to do less."
By @sophieatrpn.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...