John Morgan
@johnmorgan3.bsky.social
Editor (acting), @resprofnews.bsky.social
Reposted by John Morgan
Nobel winner and senior scientists slam cuts to UK physics
“These cuts are the inevitable consequence of the government’s choices,” Nobel winner Andre Geim tells me
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
“These cuts are the inevitable consequence of the government’s choices,” Nobel winner Andre Geim tells me
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Nobel winner and senior scientists slam cuts to UK physics - Research Professional News
Science and Technology Facilities Council’s £162 million cost-saving measures “will have catastrophic consequences”, government warned
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Nobel winner and senior scientists slam cuts to UK physics
“These cuts are the inevitable consequence of the government’s choices,” Nobel winner Andre Geim tells me
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
“These cuts are the inevitable consequence of the government’s choices,” Nobel winner Andre Geim tells me
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
UK Research and Innovation secured a strong four-year budget settlement following the spending review last year.
But it's becoming clear that a govt-driven shift in UKRI funding towards research linked to "national priorities" will have big impact for UK research and researchers...
But it's becoming clear that a govt-driven shift in UKRI funding towards research linked to "national priorities" will have big impact for UK research and researchers...
January 29, 2026 at 8:21 AM
UK Research and Innovation secured a strong four-year budget settlement following the spending review last year.
But it's becoming clear that a govt-driven shift in UKRI funding towards research linked to "national priorities" will have big impact for UK research and researchers...
But it's becoming clear that a govt-driven shift in UKRI funding towards research linked to "national priorities" will have big impact for UK research and researchers...
Science and Technology Facilities Council told staff yesterday it aims to cut £162m by 29-30 and "challenge we are facing is by far the biggest in STFC’s history", @resprofnews.bsky.social reveals.
Project leaders asked to model cuts of up to 60%.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Project leaders asked to model cuts of up to 60%.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
UK physics research and science facilities face ‘substantial’ cuts - Research Professional News
Exclusive: Science and Technology Facilities Council seeks £162m cost savings, with existing projects facing axe
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Science and Technology Facilities Council told staff yesterday it aims to cut £162m by 29-30 and "challenge we are facing is by far the biggest in STFC’s history", @resprofnews.bsky.social reveals.
Project leaders asked to model cuts of up to 60%.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Project leaders asked to model cuts of up to 60%.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Science and Technology Facilities Council seeking £162m in cuts by 29-30, with existing research projects facing axe, @resprofnews.bsky.social reveals.
Backdrop is wider funding shift at UKRI.
Big story from @francesjones.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Backdrop is wider funding shift at UKRI.
Big story from @francesjones.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
UK physics research and science facilities face ‘substantial’ cuts - Research Professional News
Exclusive: Science and Technology Facilities Council seeks £162m cost savings, with existing projects facing axe
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Science and Technology Facilities Council seeking £162m in cuts by 29-30, with existing research projects facing axe, @resprofnews.bsky.social reveals.
Backdrop is wider funding shift at UKRI.
Big story from @francesjones.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Backdrop is wider funding shift at UKRI.
Big story from @francesjones.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
The "period of transition" underway at UKRI after spending review settlement will have big implications for many researchers.
"Grave concerns" on applicant-led funds at MRC and BBSRC may herald wider pressure on curiosity-driven funds.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
"Grave concerns" on applicant-led funds at MRC and BBSRC may herald wider pressure on curiosity-driven funds.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
‘Grave’ concerns over applicant-led funds at UK research councils - Research Professional News
Figures suggest reductions at MRC and BBSRC, with questions hanging over pending MRC grant applications
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The "period of transition" underway at UKRI after spending review settlement will have big implications for many researchers.
"Grave concerns" on applicant-led funds at MRC and BBSRC may herald wider pressure on curiosity-driven funds.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
"Grave concerns" on applicant-led funds at MRC and BBSRC may herald wider pressure on curiosity-driven funds.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Reposted by John Morgan
The reforms to UKRI under Ian Chapman are only just starting, but there are already worries about what they mean for the bread and butter, applicant-led funding calls at research councils
While UKRI insists comparisons with previous years are impossible, figures from December suggest...
While UKRI insists comparisons with previous years are impossible, figures from December suggest...
January 28, 2026 at 8:56 AM
The reforms to UKRI under Ian Chapman are only just starting, but there are already worries about what they mean for the bread and butter, applicant-led funding calls at research councils
While UKRI insists comparisons with previous years are impossible, figures from December suggest...
While UKRI insists comparisons with previous years are impossible, figures from December suggest...
The UK is set to lose £330m of fee it paid the EU to join Horizon Europe, after faring poorly in 2024, @resprofnews.bsky.social has revealed.
Now there are calls for ministers to consider whether UK should opt against joining next Horizon Europe.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Now there are calls for ministers to consider whether UK should opt against joining next Horizon Europe.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Ministers ‘should ask questions’ on UK’s future in Horizon Europe - Research Professional News
Policy experts question cost-effectiveness of EU research funding programme amid ongoing financial crisis
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:31 AM
The UK is set to lose £330m of fee it paid the EU to join Horizon Europe, after faring poorly in 2024, @resprofnews.bsky.social has revealed.
Now there are calls for ministers to consider whether UK should opt against joining next Horizon Europe.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Now there are calls for ministers to consider whether UK should opt against joining next Horizon Europe.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
UKRI is "changing the way some of its investment is directed to align with national priorities".
Impact seen in apparent drop in funds for applicant-led research at two research councils. Warning this will be of "grave concern for many in sector".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Impact seen in apparent drop in funds for applicant-led research at two research councils. Warning this will be of "grave concern for many in sector".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
‘Grave’ concerns over applicant-led funds at UK research councils - Research Professional News
Figures suggest reductions at MRC and BBSRC, with questions hanging over pending MRC grant applications
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:24 AM
UKRI is "changing the way some of its investment is directed to align with national priorities".
Impact seen in apparent drop in funds for applicant-led research at two research councils. Warning this will be of "grave concern for many in sector".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Impact seen in apparent drop in funds for applicant-led research at two research councils. Warning this will be of "grave concern for many in sector".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Is Trump reshaping not just US science, but world science?
Seven global science leaders and experts weigh up his administration's impact on international collaborations, climate science, place of science in democratic societies.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-worl...
Seven global science leaders and experts weigh up his administration's impact on international collaborations, climate science, place of science in democratic societies.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-worl...
Is Trump reshaping world science? - Research Professional News
Global science leaders evaluate what the Trump administration means for international scientific collaboration and principles
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Is Trump reshaping not just US science, but world science?
Seven global science leaders and experts weigh up his administration's impact on international collaborations, climate science, place of science in democratic societies.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-worl...
Seven global science leaders and experts weigh up his administration's impact on international collaborations, climate science, place of science in democratic societies.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-worl...
Horizon Europe must not be "cannibalised" by the EU's new competitiveness fund, MEP Eszter Lakos tells @francesjones.bsky.social.
Commission's harder drive for economic "independence" amid Greenland crisis may push this issue further.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
Commission's harder drive for economic "independence" amid Greenland crisis may push this issue further.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
Horizon Europe must not be ‘cannibalised’ by ECF, warns MEP - Research Professional News
Eszter Lakos says EU research and innovation programme needs ability to set own priorities
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Horizon Europe must not be "cannibalised" by the EU's new competitiveness fund, MEP Eszter Lakos tells @francesjones.bsky.social.
Commission's harder drive for economic "independence" amid Greenland crisis may push this issue further.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
Commission's harder drive for economic "independence" amid Greenland crisis may push this issue further.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
Reposted by John Morgan
Not many details yet, but this is a genuine shift after *years* of campaigning by research sector to lower visa fees
Treasury release mentions AI, quantum, semiconductors, life sciences and clean energy (i.e. industrial strategy sectors)
But which fees? NHS surcharge, the big one, seems doubtful
Treasury release mentions AI, quantum, semiconductors, life sciences and clean energy (i.e. industrial strategy sectors)
But which fees? NHS surcharge, the big one, seems doubtful
UK to ‘reimburse visa costs’ for researchers in key tech.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to make announcements on attracting talent at World Economic Forum in Davos.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to make announcements on attracting talent at World Economic Forum in Davos.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
UK to ‘reimburse visa costs’ for researchers in key tech - Research Professional News
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to make announcements on attracting talent at World Economic Forum in Davos
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Not many details yet, but this is a genuine shift after *years* of campaigning by research sector to lower visa fees
Treasury release mentions AI, quantum, semiconductors, life sciences and clean energy (i.e. industrial strategy sectors)
But which fees? NHS surcharge, the big one, seems doubtful
Treasury release mentions AI, quantum, semiconductors, life sciences and clean energy (i.e. industrial strategy sectors)
But which fees? NHS surcharge, the big one, seems doubtful
Shift the govt wants at UKRI - and its new CEO wants - already in evidence as it pauses some funding calls.
UKRI says it is in a "period of transition" after spending review, as it aligns more funding to "national priorities" and economic growth.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
UKRI says it is in a "period of transition" after spending review, as it aligns more funding to "national priorities" and economic growth.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
UKRI pauses several funding calls amid priorities shake-up - Research Professional News
“Period of transition” at funding agency sees some Medical Research Council funding opportunities on hiatus
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Shift the govt wants at UKRI - and its new CEO wants - already in evidence as it pauses some funding calls.
UKRI says it is in a "period of transition" after spending review, as it aligns more funding to "national priorities" and economic growth.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
UKRI says it is in a "period of transition" after spending review, as it aligns more funding to "national priorities" and economic growth.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
After years of lobbying from science orgs fell on stony ground, it seems govt is finally willing to recognise that lowering visa fees could help attract science talent to UK.
Treasury in driving seat here. And this plan only for key tech fields.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Treasury in driving seat here. And this plan only for key tech fields.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
UK to ‘reimburse visa costs’ for researchers in key tech - Research Professional News
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to make announcements on attracting talent at World Economic Forum in Davos
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:49 AM
After years of lobbying from science orgs fell on stony ground, it seems govt is finally willing to recognise that lowering visa fees could help attract science talent to UK.
Treasury in driving seat here. And this plan only for key tech fields.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Treasury in driving seat here. And this plan only for key tech fields.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Geopolitics "changing the nature" of EU's Horizon Europe research programme, says MEP Christian Ehler.
It's likely to become less open, which is "suboptimal for science and innovation", he warns.
By @francesjones.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
It's likely to become less open, which is "suboptimal for science and innovation", he warns.
By @francesjones.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
Geopolitics ‘changing the nature’ of Horizon Europe, says MEP - Research Professional News
Christian Ehler warns association of non-EU countries should be carried out with “caution”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Geopolitics "changing the nature" of EU's Horizon Europe research programme, says MEP Christian Ehler.
It's likely to become less open, which is "suboptimal for science and innovation", he warns.
By @francesjones.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
It's likely to become less open, which is "suboptimal for science and innovation", he warns.
By @francesjones.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
UK Research and Innovation, plus its research councils, quietly quit X.
Via @robinbisson.bsky.social @sophieatrpn.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Via @robinbisson.bsky.social @sophieatrpn.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
UK Research and Innovation and its councils quietly quit X - Research Professional News
Funding agency has “been using alternative platforms” amid ongoing controversies over social media company
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:17 PM
UK Research and Innovation, plus its research councils, quietly quit X.
Via @robinbisson.bsky.social @sophieatrpn.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Via @robinbisson.bsky.social @sophieatrpn.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Birmingham v-c aims to counter claims that Russell Group has "undue influence" on policy.
Adam Tickell's @resprofnews.bsky.social piece comes after suggestions REF and international fee levy policy changes benefit research-intensives.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Adam Tickell's @resprofnews.bsky.social piece comes after suggestions REF and international fee levy policy changes benefit research-intensives.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
VC counters claims Russell Group has ‘undue influence’ - Research Professional News
Narrative that research-intensive universities have secured advantage via lobbying is wrong, says Birmingham leader
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Birmingham v-c aims to counter claims that Russell Group has "undue influence" on policy.
Adam Tickell's @resprofnews.bsky.social piece comes after suggestions REF and international fee levy policy changes benefit research-intensives.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Adam Tickell's @resprofnews.bsky.social piece comes after suggestions REF and international fee levy policy changes benefit research-intensives.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
This looks significant: UKRI pauses several funding calls, as it enters "period of transition".
MRC applicant-led scheme, coming under curiosity-driven "bucket", one of them.
Comes with govt directing UKRI to align with "national priorities".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
MRC applicant-led scheme, coming under curiosity-driven "bucket", one of them.
Comes with govt directing UKRI to align with "national priorities".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
UKRI pauses several funding calls amid priorities shake-up - Research Professional News
‘Period of transition’ at funding agency sees some Medical Research Council funding opportunities on hiatus
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:12 PM
This looks significant: UKRI pauses several funding calls, as it enters "period of transition".
MRC applicant-led scheme, coming under curiosity-driven "bucket", one of them.
Comes with govt directing UKRI to align with "national priorities".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
MRC applicant-led scheme, coming under curiosity-driven "bucket", one of them.
Comes with govt directing UKRI to align with "national priorities".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
What would govt do if a university went bust? Skills minister's new letter sheds some light.
- Govt has "fundamental responsibility to protect students and research"
- Cites cases of liquidator continuing a company's business: Carillion, Thomas Cook
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
- Govt has "fundamental responsibility to protect students and research"
- Cites cases of liquidator continuing a company's business: Carillion, Thomas Cook
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Government would step in during university liquidation, says Smith - Research Professional News
Skills minister says government has a “fundamental responsibility to protect students and research”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:51 AM
What would govt do if a university went bust? Skills minister's new letter sheds some light.
- Govt has "fundamental responsibility to protect students and research"
- Cites cases of liquidator continuing a company's business: Carillion, Thomas Cook
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
- Govt has "fundamental responsibility to protect students and research"
- Cites cases of liquidator continuing a company's business: Carillion, Thomas Cook
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
What is UKRI for?
Ex-STFC leader John Womersley asks that question - and suggests the govt aim to support blue sky, mission-led and business-oriented research might be best served by breaking up UKRI into "three separate agencies".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Ex-STFC leader John Womersley asks that question - and suggests the govt aim to support blue sky, mission-led and business-oriented research might be best served by breaking up UKRI into "three separate agencies".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
What is UKRI for, and do the people in charge know? - Research Professional News
Breaking up UK Research and Innovation could be the way forward, says John Womersley
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:29 AM
What is UKRI for?
Ex-STFC leader John Womersley asks that question - and suggests the govt aim to support blue sky, mission-led and business-oriented research might be best served by breaking up UKRI into "three separate agencies".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Ex-STFC leader John Womersley asks that question - and suggests the govt aim to support blue sky, mission-led and business-oriented research might be best served by breaking up UKRI into "three separate agencies".
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
As Medical Research Council changes its funding model, three more Cambridge research units—on toxicology, mitochondrial biology and brain science—due to lose funding in 2027.
Union tells @resprofnews.bsky.social staff may take action over job fears.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Union tells @resprofnews.bsky.social staff may take action over job fears.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Union staff at Cambridge MRC research units consider action - Research Professional News
Medical Research Council under renewed criticism for putting university in “awful position” as redundancies loom
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:22 AM
As Medical Research Council changes its funding model, three more Cambridge research units—on toxicology, mitochondrial biology and brain science—due to lose funding in 2027.
Union tells @resprofnews.bsky.social staff may take action over job fears.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Union tells @resprofnews.bsky.social staff may take action over job fears.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
"Foundational" elements of future research being cut back amid university finances crisis, authors of govt-commissioned report warn.
@sophieatrpn.bsky.social hears what survey of uni financial leaders shows on cuts to research facilities, training.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
@sophieatrpn.bsky.social hears what survey of uni financial leaders shows on cuts to research facilities, training.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Fears of lasting damage from cuts to academic research support - Research Professional News
Survey reveals “foundational” elements of future research are being scaled back, authors warn
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:17 AM
"Foundational" elements of future research being cut back amid university finances crisis, authors of govt-commissioned report warn.
@sophieatrpn.bsky.social hears what survey of uni financial leaders shows on cuts to research facilities, training.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
@sophieatrpn.bsky.social hears what survey of uni financial leaders shows on cuts to research facilities, training.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
UKRI's allocation of budget up to 2030 just out. More about 'buckets' than just allocations for individual research councils this time round.
Spending on curiosity-driven research flat, while budget linked to govt priorities, innovation will rise.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Spending on curiosity-driven research flat, while budget linked to govt priorities, innovation will rise.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Flat cash for curiosity-driven research at UKRI up to 2030 - Research Professional News
But spending on government priorities and innovation will increase as share of agency’s budget
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
UKRI's allocation of budget up to 2030 just out. More about 'buckets' than just allocations for individual research councils this time round.
Spending on curiosity-driven research flat, while budget linked to govt priorities, innovation will rise.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Spending on curiosity-driven research flat, while budget linked to govt priorities, innovation will rise.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Just out: Four major publishers agree deals with UK university sector after long-running talks. Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis and Wiley have met "sector-agreed thresholds for acceptance", says Jisc.
Via @robinbisson.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-o...
Via @robinbisson.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-o...
Four major publishers agree deals with UK university sector - Research Professional News
Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis and Wiley meet “sector-agreed thresholds” in long-running talks
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Just out: Four major publishers agree deals with UK university sector after long-running talks. Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis and Wiley have met "sector-agreed thresholds for acceptance", says Jisc.
Via @robinbisson.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-o...
Via @robinbisson.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-o...
Patrick Vallance on REF as scaling back of research culture metric is announced: "That is a fundamental thing that REF needs to do: make sure that we really assess the outputs—where are they world class…and where are they not so?"
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
REF 2029: research culture metric overhauled - Research Professional News
Research Excellence Framework reworked “to reduce burden”, with elements of 2021 exercise reinstated
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Patrick Vallance on REF as scaling back of research culture metric is announced: "That is a fundamental thing that REF needs to do: make sure that we really assess the outputs—where are they world class…and where are they not so?"
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
All the info on this morning's major announcement on REF 2029 - including scaling back/renaming of new research culture metric.
via @chrisjparr.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
via @chrisjparr.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
REF 2029: research culture metric overhauled - Research Professional News
Research Excellence Framework reworked “to reduce burden”, with elements of 2021 exercise reinstated
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM
All the info on this morning's major announcement on REF 2029 - including scaling back/renaming of new research culture metric.
via @chrisjparr.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
via @chrisjparr.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...