Research

Critics fear focus on research impact in next funding programme could lead to a REF-type exercise

Matthew Reisz examines the pros and cons of using film as a form of public engagement

International linguists have decried a Hong Kong professor’s controversial claim that bias against non-native English speakers is ‘myth’ 

Universities must adopt global, rather than international, outlooks, says scholar

University leaders from across the Continent explain why collaboration is more important than ever as a new mission group forms in Amsterdam

Government in Dublin plans funding to entice academics in light of Brexit, while joint appointments with UK also floated as option

Reports of UK-based researchers already thinking of moving overseas after Brexit vote

Anonymous interviews explore how scholars use gossip to warn others of wrongdoers – but it may not always work

Researchers must have grants to win grants, new study says

The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire is wrong to say that academics lack ‘real world’ experience, says Emma Sheppard

UK delegation meets up with C9 universities to consider new funding opportunities

Peer review publications remain a key stage in the quality assurance of new research, but some comments can be the stuff of nightmares, says Kingsley Purdam

British Council deputy cites activity in Iran and Russia, as well as Israel and Palestine

European University Association research flags pressure points across continent

Student artists at Staffordshire University have transformed academic research on graduate debt into a full-length comic

Leru analysis points to problems with Horizon 2020

Combining higher education institutions will be 'catalyst' to improve scholarship, says minister

Survey reveals three quarters of academics have shared data despite widespread uncertainty

Head of England’s funding council says ‘future talent pool’ is big Brexit issue

Early career researchers could benefit most from changes to funding structures, says Sven Sewitz, but he is concerned that there simply isn’t the will to make it happen

Clive Oppenheimer recounts dodging lava bombs and gunmen as he guided the director to global hot spots for his film about volcanoes

Experts question whether funders are doing enough to tackle discrimination in grant applications

In embracing ‘cognitive capitalism’, US universities have moved from knowledge generation to income generation, argues Henry Heller

Director discusses life at the world’s northernmost university, and how it leads collaborative research on Arctic issues

Budget scrutiny is emphasising the importance of effective translational research, says Graham Lord, who believes international cooperation is key to ensuring research reaps practical rewards

Swiss parliament takes steps to resolve crisis with European Union, but plan faces challenges

Times Higher Education analysis reveals the institutions with the most affiliated Nobel prizewinners this century

Interviews with scholars in 14 countries highlight impact of security concerns on intellectual pursuits

Infamous cases of misconduct such as that of Paolo Macchiarini are just the extremes on a long spectrum of dubious research practices, say Nick Butler, Helen Delaney and Sverre Spoelstra

Ronald Daniels says universities have not fully comprehended ‘profound disillusionment’ within society

There is no simple answer to the ethical dilemmas, political manoeuvrings and relationship challenges involved in gaining access to organisations for research, says Ann Cunliffe

New data points to exponential growth in many countries

Paul Drechsler calls for ‘honest’ debate about role of immigration in UK economy

In liberal arts and technical disciplines alike, we must help students develop a quantitative mindset, argues Anthony Monaco

If lab misconduct is linked to personality traits, there is a case for assessing these when hiring scientists, say researchers

A former laboratory manager claims he was fired from California State University, Northridge due to his religious beliefs

Two scholars at US institutions secure prestigious award              

Loan system is not bringing industry and academics together, says Thomas Estermann

Joint initiative aims to tackle problems in European research environment

Starting out as a principal investigator in your postdoctoral institution can make sense, but you need to make sure you stand apart from your former boss, says Laura Piddock

Billy Bryan and Furaha Asani look at how to get the most out of your doctoral studies

Drop in percentage of successful applications to research councils comes amid global debate over ‘wasted’ time applying for funding

Study highlights the true cost of low success rates in Horizon 2020

UK universities see drop in research council income overall

Scientists awarded prize for their work on molecular machines, which are 'at the same stage as the electric motor was in the 1830s'

Three scientists, born in the UK but now based in the US, are honoured for their work in the 'flatlands' of physics

Japanese biologist awarded for his research on autophagy 

Academic journal editor-turned-lecturer Hilary Hamnett explains the most common reasons why papers are rejected

Seasoned scholars offer tips on first lectures, the ‘Eton mess’ of PhD supervision and why hobbies belong at work

Antonio Melechi examines how enhanced interrogation techniques came to be introduced at War on Terror ‘black sites’

Validating antibodies used in experiments could ‘free up billions of research dollars’, head of standards institute says

Citation analysis reveals potential winners of science’s highest accolade

Two men who spent time living as animals receive accolade

Louise Richardson says Asian and US universities are hot on Oxford’s heels while Brexit vote is already affecting the institution’s researchers

‘Clusters of excellence’ have created highly cited publications, but the amount of money involved is still relatively small

Federally funded research will now come with an open access clause – but uncertainties remain

New research also finds that the statistical power of studies in social and behavioural science has not improved in half a century

Peer reviews created by self-generated text machines are the latest threat to scientific integrity

More funding is needed to keep scientific research in the Netherlands strong, warn universities

Partnerships between cities and universities will be vital to securing the economic future of the North of England, writes Koen Lamberts