UK launches two AI research labs with £60m investment
Initiative is also intended to strengthen collaboration between academia, industry and the public sector
Research funding
SSP condemns proposed US federal research rule changes
Society warns planned grant rules threaten scientific integrity, global collaboration, and research innovation worldwide
STM warns proposed US funding rule changes could undermine trusted research
STM stands with library, university and research-sector organisations that have raised concerns about the proposals
Australia secures access to Horizon Europe from 2027
Participation "will strengthen Australia’s innovation ecosystem and international research partnerships"
APS warns proposed US research grant rules could politicise funding decisions
Society also planning to launch a letter-writing portal to help researchers submit formal responses
ERC backtracks on resubmission rule changes after community response
Response follows feedback on proposals unveiled earlier this month aimed at managing growing demand for ERC funding
UK faces “irreversible loss of a generation” of scientific talent
More than 750 early-career researchers sign open letter in response to UKRI budget plans for 2026 to 2030
British Academy extends partial randomisation trial
Diversity of both applicants and awardees – and universities in which they are based – improved in first three years of project
Public funding in university-business collaboration “critical”
Analysis highlights "significant positive impact of public funding in driving economic and societal benefits"