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Anna McKie
@annamckie.bsky.social
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Freelance journalist and editorial consultant Bylines in @resprofnews.bsky.social @nature.com @wired.com Previously reporter @timeshighered.bsky.social
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Craig Nicholson @clanicholson.bsky.social · 2d
University groups urge swift deal on UK’s return to Erasmus+

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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · 8d
Government shutdown ‘could grind US science to a halt’

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Government shutdown ‘could grind US science to a halt’ - Research Professional News
Federal closure leads to suspension of research activity across science agencies
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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · 8d
No lectures, exams, essays: inside a twenty-first-century university - my profile of Hereford's NMITE for @nature.com

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No lectures, exams, essays: inside a twenty-first-century university
Some innovative higher-education institutions are reimagining pedagogy by prioritizing local needs over research and international student recruitment. Anna McKie visits one of them.
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Waggoner Lab @labwaggoner.bsky.social · 15d
No lectures, exams, essays: inside a twenty-first-century university @annamckie.bsky.social
Some innovative higher-education institutions are reimagining pedagogy by prioritizing local needs over research and international student recruitment
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No lectures, exams, essays: inside a twenty-first-century university
Some innovative higher-education institutions are reimagining pedagogy by prioritizing local needs over research and international student recruitment. Anna McKie visits one of them.
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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · 14d
OfS survey reveals high rate of sexual harassment on campus, as @annabull.bsky.social warns prevalence of sexual misconduct experienced by students likely an underestimate

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OfS survey reveals high rate of sexual harassment on campus - Research Professional News
Expert warns prevalence of sexual misconduct experienced by students likely an underestimate
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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · 16d
Ed Davey pledges to bring US cancer researchers to the UK www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Ed Davey pledges to bring US cancer researchers to the UK - Research Professional News
Lib Dem proposals to lower visa costs for scientists hit by Trump cuts welcomed
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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · 22d
UK ‘must act’ to stem life science losses, says Patrick Vallance www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p... @resprofnews.bsky.social
UK ‘must act’ to stem life science losses, says Patrick Vallance - Research Professional News
Science minister concedes UK’s commercial environment is to blame as major companies pull R&D investments
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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · 24d
ICYMI, my feature for @resprofnews.bsky.social on @ukbiobank.bsky.social: Changing the game for health researchers

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UK Biobank: changing the game for health researchers - Research Professional News
Milestone of 100,000 whole-body images opens unprecedented data trove—but not without controversy
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Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · Sep 8
Frustration at Aria money ‘left on the table’ amid tight R&D budget.

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Frustration at Aria money ‘left on the table’ amid tight R&D budget - Research Professional News
Fate of unused £600m unclear while “outstanding” applications to UK Research and Innovation go unfunded
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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · Aug 20
UK advised to make ‘bold’ investment in AI chips www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-i...
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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · Aug 15
Experts urge reversal of order politicising US research grants www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-usa-...
Experts urge reversal of order politicising US research grants - Research Professional News
Academics condemn ‘anti-science’ executive order giving political appointees control over research funding
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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · Aug 12
What Your Nighttime Breathing Says About Your Health

My article for @wired.com

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What Your Nighttime Breathing Says About Your Health
Once dismissed as just snoring, sleep apnea is now emerging as an early warning sign for serious conditions like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and depression.
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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · Aug 12
DoE climate report misrepresents research, scientists warn www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-usa-...
DoE climate report misrepresents research, scientists warn - Research Professional News
Trump administration’s attempt to revoke “endangerment finding” draws criticism from researchers
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John Morgan @johnmorgan3.bsky.social · Jul 14
Universities are facing intensified calls to leave X after the Grok outcry.

Meanwhile, there's fresh analysis showing increasing numbers of universities mounting a "quiet retreat" and going silent on the platform.

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Universities urged to hasten ‘quiet retreat’ from X after Grok outcry - Research Professional News
Fresh analysis shows increasing numbers of UK universities going silent on Elon Musk’s platform
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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · Jul 15
Universities urged to hasten ‘quiet retreat’ from X after Grok outcry www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u... @resprofnews.bsky.social
Universities urged to hasten ‘quiet retreat’ from X after Grok outcry - Research Professional News
Fresh analysis shows increasing numbers of UK universities going silent on Elon Musk’s platform
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John Morgan @johnmorgan3.bsky.social · Jul 9
Focus on national security will inevitably bring "chilling effect" to UK research.

@annamckie.bsky.social speaks to author of new UKRI-funded report on research security, who warns of impacts for open science and international collaborations.

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Focus on national security ‘will bring chilling effect’ to UK research - Research Professional News
UKRI-funded report finds “sensitive economic areas” leak most knowledge, but crackdown could affect open science
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Robin Bisson @robinbisson.bsky.social · Jul 9
As the UK pivots to defence,
a shift towards research security and away from open collaboration is “inevitable”, says Nicola Searle, whose report found security lapses in “sensitive economic areas”

“Everyone’s going to have to work on it more because of regulations” she told @annamckie.bsky.social
Focus on national security ‘will bring chilling effect’ to UK research - Research Professional News
UKRI-funded report finds “sensitive economic areas” leak most knowledge, but crackdown could affect open science
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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · Jul 4
My article on Labour one year on: stability for R&D, uncertainty for universities

For @resprofnews.bsky.social with thoughts from @graemetr.bsky.social @andywestwood.bsky.social @hetanshah.bsky.social & Diana Beech
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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · Jul 3
Covid scientist’s exit represents ‘brain drain’, warns expert www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-usa-...
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Anna McKie @annamckie.bsky.social · Jul 1
Free speech concerns raised over vetting of student visa applicants www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-usa-...
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Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · Jul 1
Senior Dsit civil servant promoted to permanent secretary.

Emran Mian takes the top role having led on AI at the science department.

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Senior Dsit civil servant promoted to permanent secretary - Research Professional News
Emran Mian takes the top role having led on AI at the science department
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Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · Jun 30
‘Underrepresented’ research universities form new group.

ResearchPlus aims to give “collective voice” to 10 research-intensive institutions outside the Russell Group. Popular on our site right now.

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‘Underrepresented’ research universities form new group - Research Professional News
ResearchPlus aims to give “collective voice” to 10 research-intensive institutions outside the Russell Group
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John Morgan @johnmorgan3.bsky.social · Jun 30
Academics should declare if they use generative artificial intelligence tools to help develop initial ideas or theories, says new guidance from the UK Research Integrity Office.

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Academics ‘should declare AI use in early-stage research’ - Research Professional News
UKRIO guidance also warns that artificial intelligence use in research could cause “irreversible harm”
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Craig Nicholson @clanicholson.bsky.social · Jun 19
From our latest issue:

As Europe looks to entice US researchers, experts warn sector reform is needed first

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John Morgan @johnmorgan3.bsky.social · Jun 16
Coming up with a new funding settlement for HE "will require a politician with a passion for universities...the next Aneurin Bevan" - NHS architect invoked by Kings v-c Shitij Kapur in interview with @annamckie.bsky.social

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UK ‘needs minister with passion’ to avoid university bankruptcies - Research Professional News
King’s vice-chancellor says research deficits are “untenable” and higher education needs “the next Aneurin Bevan”
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