4,000 university courses closed in last academic year, with nearly half of these at 'low-tariff' institutions. 47% of history/philosophy/religion courses at low tariff providers have closed in the last year alone www.timeshighereducation.com/news/almost-... via @patrickjack.bsky.social

Almost 4,000 courses closed at UK universities since 2024

Analysis reveals half of closures have come at lower-tariff universities, creating a ‘vicious cycle’ for institutions struggling to attract students

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Seven years. Countless collaborations. One incredible journey. Time for the next chapter. I’m deeply grateful to everyone I’ve worked with — and excited about what comes next. If you’d like to connect, collaborate, or share ideas, I’d love to hear from you. Here’s to new adventures 🚀

This chart from @smfthinktank.bsky.social shows the problem. The most selective unis are hoovering up students to manage their finances, leaving others at risk of closure. The market needs managing.

Scientists consider sharing findings with study participants a “moral duty” but still do it inconsistently, according to new research #academicsky #research

Study participants ‘rarely told’ about results of research

Review finds strong support for dissemination of results rarely followed through in practice

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The amount the UK spends on research and development has fallen in real terms for the second year in a row, new figures show, which could hold back the UK’s growth, reports @helenpacker.bsky.social #academicsky #R&D

Real-terms fall in R&D spending ‘could hold back UK’s growth’

Warnings UK failing to keep up with international competitors as real-terms research expenditure declines

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The criteria used to choose institutions that will benefit from the UK’s Global Talent Fund were “both arbitrary and inconsistently applied”, according to an MP, who has called for further clarity on why the north of England missed out, reports @twilliamsthe.bsky.social #academicsky #research

Onwurah: Global Talent Fund criteria ‘arbitrary and inconsistent’

Omission of northern institutions from fund to attract top researchers does not add up, says select committee chair

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Pleasing to see further follow up to last month's #GlobalTalentFund announcement and the remarkable manner in which the North's universities were overlooked. Read our full response here: www.n8research.org.uk/n8-responds-...

N8 responds to announcement of institutions selected for the Global Talent Fund - N8 Research Partnership

On July 18th, it was announced that ten UK research universities are to be awarded around £4.5 million each from the UK government’s £54 million Global Talent Fund, designed to attract world-class int...

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Read @joshhalliday.bsky.social @theguardian.com for how @ukri.org process awarding #GlobalTalentFund fell short by being arbitrary & inconsistent, leading to them failing to support #NorthEngland Analysis @np-partnership.bsky.social & @chionwurah.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Great to see the outputs from the @samhe.bsky.social study reported. Outdoor air is the biggest driver of particles in the classroom. Closing windows doesnt always help but air filters can www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Closing classroom windows does not cut air pollution, study finds

Tests conducted at 500 sites show particle pollution exceeded health guidelines on 6% of school days

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"The UK is systemically underinvesting in learning and skills, holding back productivity and opportunity. That needs to change." ✍️ L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest skills survey data from the Department for Education.

Responding to the latest skills survey data from the Department for Education

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Interesting perspectives from Alistair Lomax here- including the lead-time for seeing RoI on regional collaborations

Times Higher Education (THE)@timeshighered.bsky.social · last yr.

Opinion: The Oxford-Cambridge Arc universities kept the faith, but the sector’s current focus is inevitably on shorter-term priorities, says Alistair Lomax #AcademicSky #growthcorridors

Featuring thoughts from @annettebramley.bsky.social 👇

Times Higher Education (THE)@timeshighered.bsky.social · last yr.

Questions have been raised about why several leading research institutions missed out on government support to recruit scholars from abroad, with northern institutions describing their exclusion as “deeply disappointing”. @jgro-the.bsky.social reports #AcademicSky #GlobalTalentFund

Short courses can give members of the public insight into cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, focusing on issues related to their daily lives. Here’s how to put them into place: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/make-... #highered #interdisciplinarity #academicsky

Make interdisciplinary research accessible to everyone

Short courses can give members of the public insight into cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, focusing on issues related to their daily lives. Here’s how to put them into place

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A New Nature vs Nurture: The great Nature vs Nurture debate has a new spin for the digital age: are our online information diets a product of our own "natural" preferences or are we "nurtured"—and potentially radicalized—by the platforms we use?

Could up to £500 help you take the next step? Our Researcher Development and Travel Grant is open to PhD students and early career researchers. Use it for conferences, training or scientific meetings. Apply by 28 July: buff.ly/djlTJ3W #ChemSky

Call for 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards, worth £25,000, now open #womeninstem www.forwomeninscience.com/challenge/sh...

For Women in Science

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When will this madness and stupidity end? 🤷🏾‍♂️

Chris Havergal@chrishavergal.bsky.social · last yr.

Northern England misses out entirely as 10 UK research universities get about £4.5m each from Global Talent Fund to attract international scientists www.timeshighereducation.com/news/golden-... via @jgro-the.bsky.social

Number of student-initiated PhD scholarships funded by Arts and Humanities Research Council set to fall by 60% when new doctoral training arrangements come into effect next year www.timeshighereducation.com/news/student... via @jgro-the.bsky.social

‘Student-led’ AHRC PhD places ‘to fall by at least 60 per cent’

Internal modelling released under Freedom of Information enquiry reveals extent of PhD scholarship cuts, with academics fearing impact could be greater still

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✋ New legislation will give mayors powers to appoint 'commissioners' to lead on delivery of their skills and employment policies feweek.co.uk/legislation-...

Legislation paves way for mayoral ‘skills commissioners’

New legislation will give mayors powers to appoint 'commissioners' to lead on delivery of their skills and employment policies.

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The number of job cuts that have been made in UK higher education could be much higher than previously thought, with more than 20,000 roles potentially affected, according to new research. @julietterowsell.bsky.social reports #AcademicSky #jobcuts

UK university job cuts put at 20,000 after full impact ‘hidden’

Number of roles affected could be almost double previous estimates when voluntary schemes and hiring freezes factored in, say researchers

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Head to our website to read @annettebramley.bsky.social's thoughts on why this regional imbalance sets a dangerous precedent for UK R&D: www.n8research.org.uk/n8-responds-...

N8 responds to announcement of institutions selected for the Global Talent Visa Scheme - N8 Research Partnership

On July 18th, it was announced that ten UK research universities are to be awarded around £4.5 million each from the UK government’s £54 million Global Talent Fund, designed to attract world-class int...

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Northern England misses out entirely as 10 UK research universities get about £4.5m each from Global Talent Fund to attract international scientists www.timeshighereducation.com/news/golden-... via @jgro-the.bsky.social

Golden triangle shines as UK names Global Talent Fund recipients

Universities and institutes to receive funding to pay to relocate 60 to 80 researchers, with five of 12 winners hailing from Greater South East region

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Strength in science can help the UK find its place in a changing world. Wellcome has published a new report on how the UK can be the global partner of choice for R&D, and why investing in science supports diplomacy and security as well as economic growth.

I am writing a policy pamphlet. Here are all the ways to demonstrate I don't really have a policy answer, that I need to avoid: a. You call for a "national conversation or debate" b. You suggest that what is needed is “a change in culture” 1/

This- always use the mic. Don't even ask. Its not about you- its about the people that have accessibility needs in the audience. The rest can wait 20s for the mic to catch up.

Dr Beth@drbeth.bsky.social · last yr.

Eurgh, there was a "do I need to use the mic?" guy. Everyone said it was fine, but I took too long to process the question (bc that's harder for me without the mic) so didn't have a chance to object before he launched into the talk. Seriously folks, just always use the mic. #Metascience2025

Some people say the biggest gap in research funding is at mid career level. So here is our new call for our mid career fellowship programme which provides buyout for 6 to 12 months to devote to the completion of a major piece of research. Spread the word! www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/mid-...

Mid-Career Fellowships

The Mid-Career Fellowships are designed both to support outstanding individual researchers with excellent research proposals, and to promote public understanding and engagement with humanities and soc...

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Do you work in the UK's research & innovation sector? Have you experienced or witnessed bullying and/or sexual harassment? Take our survey to share your experiences: go.hw.ac.uk/EDICa/Bullyi... #BSL interpretation below by @jeminanapier.bsky.social. #BritishSignLanguage youtu.be/0HjJoGviic8

Call for Participants in BSL - Bullying & Sexual Harassment Survey

YouTube video by EDI Caucus

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Last week on Wonkhe: New research from Public First shows that every UK resident is better off due to international students. Charlie Jeffery explains why it’s vital this message cuts through

International students benefit local economies, and this extends to those living and working there

New research from Public First shows that every UK resident is better off due to international students. Charlie Jeffery explains why it’s vital this message cuts through New research from Public First...

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Report your flying ant sightings here: docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/... #FlyingAntDay

Flying Ant Survey

Ants, like the black garden ant (Lasius niger), generally live underground, but for a few days each year the young male and new queen ants take to the air to mate and find a new home. Once they have m...

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5:25 and if like me you’ve been awake for hours it’s time to sign the #parkypetition100K - we need another 70 signatures by 8:20 to hit our daily target petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

"The steps taken in this strategy signal real intent to link world-class research with local economic growth.” Read @annettebramley.bsky.social 's reaction to today's publication of the Government's Industrial Strategy www.n8research.org.uk/n8-research-...

N8 Research Partnership ready to help deliver UK’s new Industrial Strategy - N8 Research Partnership

N8 Research Partnership ready to help deliver UK’s new Industrial Strategy

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