Category: Research
Connecting devolving and prioritising innovation- It’s the Northern Growth Strategy
Of all the things I am proud of in my life I am the most proud of being Northern. You […]
January 15, 2026
For a stronger, fairer Wales HE belongs in every manifesto
Wales stands on the cusp of significant political change. With an expanded Welsh Parliament and revised voting system, the 2026 […]
January 15, 2026
Are we reducing research security risk, or just shifting it around?
In an era of heightened geopolitical tension, research security has shot to the top of policy agendas worldwide. Governments and […]
January 13, 2026
What school leaders need to know
Key points: Special education is at a breaking point. Across the country, more children than ever are being referred for […]
January 6, 2026
A more focused research system does not by itself solve structural deficits
Financial pressures across the higher education sector have necessitated a closer look at the various incomes and associated costs of […]
January 5, 2026
Michael, You Have A New Citation
Michael, You Have A New Citation An item from one of my open scholarship networks. Michael, we found more citations of […]
January 2, 2026
A new model moves research in a more democratic direction – It could be faster and fairer too
Research quality is the dark matter of the university sector. It is hard enough to assess research after it has […]
December 18, 2025
The great UKRI budget shake-up
UKRI has two functions. The first is to coordinate the work of seven research councils to improve research quality, impact, […]
December 17, 2025
Canada launches CAD$1.7bn investment to recruit 1,000 global researchers
The Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative will fund new research chairs, early-career posts, and infrastructure upgrades across universities to draw […]
December 12, 2025