Europe

Scientists urge UK to adopt network approach for landmark project bringing public data together

University reform commission announced by Georgian prime minister likely means of tightening political control, scholars warn

Indexed fees and some movement on student maintenance seen as key goals for coming spending review, with economic climate reducing chances of more systemic reform

The number of staff in roles serving the whole of UKRI is not evidence of centralisation, top-down control or added bureaucracy, says Ottoline Leyser

While majority do see themselves as staff, discipline and stage of PhD likely to influence how candidates perceive their role, researchers say

Latest scheme designed to encourage graduates to live and work in less populated regions of the country

University opens voluntary severance scheme after struggling on domestic and international recruitment, after cutting jobs and courses last year

Bodleian Libraries closed to visitors after latest protest action

Regulator yet to conclude investigation into philosopher’s departure from Sussex despite renewed focus on free speech issues

Switzerland’s agreement to join Horizon Europe follows a roller-coaster decade during which it was twice excluded from EU research programmes owing to political squabbles with the European Commission. Emily Dixon assesses the fallout – and asks whether a third exclusion can be ruled out

Conference hears that demographic and economic shifts are likely to have significant impact on decision-making of globally mobile learners

Unexpected upsides of ‘randomised’ funding include greater acceptance among rejected applicants, says British Academy head