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Articles by Jack Grove
Tropical disease researcher and parliamentarian Lauren Sullivan talks about difficulties of returning to the lab after a career break, juggling family, science and politics, and why Dundee’s life science sector must be supported
Loss of almost 8 per cent of mainstream quality-related funding feared amid concerns that Spring Statement will deepen sector funding crisis
Defunding of diversity-related research may deter American university libraries from buying titles in contentious topic areas, publishers fear
Board minutes show research council leaders assessing options including ‘NHS Catapult’ as they seek to meet government priorities
The value of the UK’s research block grants has fallen significantly since 2010, as policymakers have focused funding upticks on projects with compelling narratives. And in a tough financial climate, there are widespread fears that the trend could continue. Jack Grove examines what would be lost if it does
Improved grant success in UK regions reverses funding dominance of London and broader south-east, although disparities remain, says study
Rise of robot-written summaries should push publishers to articulate value and impact of research more clearly, argues Oxford University Press director
Researchers could struggle to find alternative employment if their previous employers have REF submission rights on their work to date, English scholars warn
Lack of campus visits by Patrick Vallance does not reflect his extensive communication with higher education sector, says science department
Study finds evidence of ‘modest’ bias among reviewers covering race and gender
Staff and students fight to save famed unit, transferred from Middlesex University in 2010
Researchers are less likely to cite those accused of sexual misconduct but remain unmoved by fraud allegations, study finds
Meeting over revoking fellowship of Tesla and SpaceX boss proves inconclusive, although academy promises to consider ‘potential further actions’
Dubious design registrations in the UK are being passed off as ‘international patents’ by Indian academics seeking to game promotion criteria, sleuths find
Regular breaks, mock vivas and introducing an online option among other recommendations made by review that aims to combat ‘gladiatorial approach’
Arriving from outside academia means UK Research and Innovation’s new chief executive is more willing to take unorthodox but correct strategic decisions, say scientists
UK Atomic Energy Authority boss will take over at ?9 billion UK research funder in the summer, when Ottoline Leyser steps down
Strike ballot called at South Yorkshire university, with similar vote also under way at Durham University
UK universities must end use of year-long contracts that keep researchers in ‘perpetual limbo’, says union-led manifesto
The benefits of a strong brand are accruing for universities and academics alike. Jack Grove explores why reputation matters – and examines the latest results in the list of the world’s most prestigious universities
Cuts to library budgets of up to 30 per cent have seen journal subscriptions cancelled and opening hours slashed, says librarians’ association
Lack of transparency over how excellence-based allocations are spent makes them vulnerable as Russell Group makes case for flexible research funding
‘No academic friend of mine is not deeply worried about this,’ says scholar
Head of Scotland’s biggest university warns it may need to shutter departments and degree courses to close ‘urgent’ financial gap
