Sarah Richardson
@sarahr100.bsky.social
Editor-in-chief of Research Professional News (@resprofnews). Research and HE policy, and the odd aside
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BREAKING: Royal Society to reconsider expelling Elon Musk
Violent rhetoric in address to anti-immigration rally pushes science academy to reassess billionaire’s fellowship
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Violent rhetoric in address to anti-immigration rally pushes science academy to reassess billionaire’s fellowship
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Royal Society to reconsider expelling Elon Musk - Research Professional News
Violent rhetoric in address to anti-immigration rally pushes science academy to reassess billionaire’s fellowship
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September 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
BREAKING: Royal Society to reconsider expelling Elon Musk
Violent rhetoric in address to anti-immigration rally pushes science academy to reassess billionaire’s fellowship
(Free to read)
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
Violent rhetoric in address to anti-immigration rally pushes science academy to reassess billionaire’s fellowship
(Free to read)
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Breaking this morning - UK science minister Patrick Vallance says there will be a three-month pause in work on the next REF, as government and UKRI "make sure that we have this properly aligned to what we’re trying to achieve.” Initial story below, more to follow on @resprofnews.bsky.social
🚨BREAKING🚨
Patrick Vallance announces three-month pause in REF.
Science minister announces hiatus but says results for next Research Excellence Framework still on track for 2029.
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Patrick Vallance announces three-month pause in REF.
Science minister announces hiatus but says results for next Research Excellence Framework still on track for 2029.
Free to read:
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Vallance announces three-month pause in REF - Research Professional News
Science minister announces hiatus but says results still on track for 2029
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September 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Breaking this morning - UK science minister Patrick Vallance says there will be a three-month pause in work on the next REF, as government and UKRI "make sure that we have this properly aligned to what we’re trying to achieve.” Initial story below, more to follow on @resprofnews.bsky.social
Latest on the situation at the UK's Alan Turing Institute: reforms have put almost half of staff at the national AI institute at risk of redundancy, as @francesjones.bsky.social reports (£) www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
August 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Latest on the situation at the UK's Alan Turing Institute: reforms have put almost half of staff at the national AI institute at risk of redundancy, as @francesjones.bsky.social reports (£) www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Next Horizon’s proposed budget boost is a milestone moment, though significant challenges remain. My leader on the Commission's €175bn plan for the R&I programme, for @resprofnews.bsky.social 's Research Europe edition this week (€)
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July 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Next Horizon’s proposed budget boost is a milestone moment, though significant challenges remain. My leader on the Commission's €175bn plan for the R&I programme, for @resprofnews.bsky.social 's Research Europe edition this week (€)
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The European Commission has proposed to almost double the budget for Horizon Europe's successor - apparently taking on board arguments for the importance of R&I investment through the programme 👍
Full breaking story: Commission proposes to double Horizon budget for 2028-34
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July 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The European Commission has proposed to almost double the budget for Horizon Europe's successor - apparently taking on board arguments for the importance of R&I investment through the programme 👍
Here we are again... This repeat of the regular tough stance on R&I spending from EU member states also highlights again how hard it's likely to be to get agreement on a significant budget boost for research in the next framework programme
ERC and EIC targeted by Council for 2026 budget cuts
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July 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Here we are again... This repeat of the regular tough stance on R&I spending from EU member states also highlights again how hard it's likely to be to get agreement on a significant budget boost for research in the next framework programme
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The Times and others picking up on our exclusive about the Donald Trump administration axing UK university research projects.
Our original piece, based on the great work of @francesjones.bsky.social, is now free to read.
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Our original piece, based on the great work of @francesjones.bsky.social, is now free to read.
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Trump administration axes UK university research projects - Research Professional News
More than 20 projects at Russell Group institutions halted, freedom of information requests reveal
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June 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The Times and others picking up on our exclusive about the Donald Trump administration axing UK university research projects.
Our original piece, based on the great work of @francesjones.bsky.social, is now free to read.
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Our original piece, based on the great work of @francesjones.bsky.social, is now free to read.
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Really interesting from Research England's Steven Hill at #ARMA2025. Picking up the argument that given financial pressures, universities may need to do less research, he suggests they cld look at where they are making their “biggest contribution” and where they bring "unique" capabilities (cont)
Research England official: universities could do ‘less’ R&D.
Arma 2025: director of research, Steven Hill, asks whether system should provide “disincentives for lower-quality research”. #ARMA2025
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Arma 2025: director of research, Steven Hill, asks whether system should provide “disincentives for lower-quality research”. #ARMA2025
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Research England official: universities could do ‘less’ R&D - Research Professional News
Arma 2025: director of research asks whether system should provide “disincentives for lower-quality research”
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June 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Really interesting from Research England's Steven Hill at #ARMA2025. Picking up the argument that given financial pressures, universities may need to do less research, he suggests they cld look at where they are making their “biggest contribution” and where they bring "unique" capabilities (cont)
Happy to be in beautiful Edinburgh for #ARMA2025, where @resprofnews.bsky.social is media partner. Follow our coverage at www.researchprofessionalnews.com/category/arm... - all free to read, with thanks to our team here @sophieatrpn.bsky.social @francesjones.bsky.social @johnmorgan3.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy to be in beautiful Edinburgh for #ARMA2025, where @resprofnews.bsky.social is media partner. Follow our coverage at www.researchprofessionalnews.com/category/arm... - all free to read, with thanks to our team here @sophieatrpn.bsky.social @francesjones.bsky.social @johnmorgan3.bsky.social
UK spending review docs confirm that the government has set aside money to join Horizon Europe's successor - with a footnote adding some caveats that will be familiar to the research community ("assuming it is open, relevant and provides good value for the UK researcher community and taxpayer")
June 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
UK spending review docs confirm that the government has set aside money to join Horizon Europe's successor - with a footnote adding some caveats that will be familiar to the research community ("assuming it is open, relevant and provides good value for the UK researcher community and taxpayer")
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It is spending review day, and our world famous live blog has been fired up.
Follow all the day's news as it happens: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p... #spendingreview
Follow all the day's news as it happens: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p... #spendingreview
Spending review 2025: Live blog - Research Professional News
All the higher education and research news from the spending review as it is announced
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June 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
It is spending review day, and our world famous live blog has been fired up.
Follow all the day's news as it happens: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p... #spendingreview
Follow all the day's news as it happens: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p... #spendingreview
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Here's our piece on the £86bn R&D budget
The govt calls it a “bumper funding package” worth more than £22.5bn a year by 2029–30
In reality it's a real-terms freeze, accounting for inflation, using OBR forecasts
But probably as good as the research sector could hope for
The govt calls it a “bumper funding package” worth more than £22.5bn a year by 2029–30
In reality it's a real-terms freeze, accounting for inflation, using OBR forecasts
But probably as good as the research sector could hope for
June 8, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Here's our piece on the £86bn R&D budget
The govt calls it a “bumper funding package” worth more than £22.5bn a year by 2029–30
In reality it's a real-terms freeze, accounting for inflation, using OBR forecasts
But probably as good as the research sector could hope for
The govt calls it a “bumper funding package” worth more than £22.5bn a year by 2029–30
In reality it's a real-terms freeze, accounting for inflation, using OBR forecasts
But probably as good as the research sector could hope for
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At 9pm, The Times published a piece on the spending review including crucial details of the UK's 4-year R&D budget, which DSIT sent in a press release *embargoed* for...tomorrow
Look out for a piece from us on this with some actual analysis
www.thetimes.com/article/a0f4...
Look out for a piece from us on this with some actual analysis
www.thetimes.com/article/a0f4...
June 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
At 9pm, The Times published a piece on the spending review including crucial details of the UK's 4-year R&D budget, which DSIT sent in a press release *embargoed* for...tomorrow
Look out for a piece from us on this with some actual analysis
www.thetimes.com/article/a0f4...
Look out for a piece from us on this with some actual analysis
www.thetimes.com/article/a0f4...
Huge congrats to @francesjones.bsky.social , who has been shortlisted as Newcomer of the Year in this year's Association of British Science Writers' Awards 🌟 Frances has made a fantastic impact with her reporting since joining @resprofnews.bsky.social - it's wonderful to see that recognised
#ABSWawards
The moment you've been waiting for...
👇 Stay tuned!
📅 Monday at noon
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The moment you've been waiting for...
👇 Stay tuned!
📅 Monday at noon
www.absw.org.uk/pages/18-awa...
May 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Huge congrats to @francesjones.bsky.social , who has been shortlisted as Newcomer of the Year in this year's Association of British Science Writers' Awards 🌟 Frances has made a fantastic impact with her reporting since joining @resprofnews.bsky.social - it's wonderful to see that recognised
It was a pleasure to chair the #INORMS25 keynote from NYU's Debra Schaller-Demers this morn. Her honesty over leadership and its challenges - esp in US just now - offered plenty to think about for research managers in the audience, and others too www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-worl...
Research managers urged to show ‘courage’ amid pressures - Research Professional News
Inorms 2025: US situation highlights importance of transformational leadership, says NYU integrity director
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May 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It was a pleasure to chair the #INORMS25 keynote from NYU's Debra Schaller-Demers this morn. Her honesty over leadership and its challenges - esp in US just now - offered plenty to think about for research managers in the audience, and others too www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-worl...
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All this week, we are reporting from #INORMS2025.
If you are there, lucky you! If not, you can follow all of our reporting, free to read, on our INORMS page.
Check it out: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/category/ino...
If you are there, lucky you! If not, you can follow all of our reporting, free to read, on our INORMS page.
Check it out: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/category/ino...
May 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
All this week, we are reporting from #INORMS2025.
If you are there, lucky you! If not, you can follow all of our reporting, free to read, on our INORMS page.
Check it out: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/category/ino...
If you are there, lucky you! If not, you can follow all of our reporting, free to read, on our INORMS page.
Check it out: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/category/ino...
I'm v pleased to be at #inorms2025 in Madrid with @johnmorgan3.bsky.social @clanicholson.bsky.social and @francesjones.bsky.social. Research Professional News is media partner for the event, and you can follow our coverage on the link below - free to read for the duration of the conference 🌟
We are delighted to be at #inorms2025 in Madrid this week!
Find all our coverage on our dedicated page: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/category/ino...
Find all our coverage on our dedicated page: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/category/ino...
May 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
I'm v pleased to be at #inorms2025 in Madrid with @johnmorgan3.bsky.social @clanicholson.bsky.social and @francesjones.bsky.social. Research Professional News is media partner for the event, and you can follow our coverage on the link below - free to read for the duration of the conference 🌟
Huge congrats to our brilliant @resprofnews.bsky.social journalists shortlisted in this year's @thebsme.bsky.social Talent Awards! Fantastic news and richly deserved 🌟 @robinbisson.bsky.social @harrietswain.bsky.social @fionamcintyre.bsky.social @johnmorgan3.bsky.social and our UK News team
🎉Great news!🎉 We have 5 shortlistings in the 2025 @thebsme.bsky.social Talent Awards!
Congrats to the UK news team, @robinbisson.bsky.social, @fionamcintyre.bsky.social, @harrietswain.bsky.social and @johnmorgan3.bsky.social.
Read all about it: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
Congrats to the UK news team, @robinbisson.bsky.social, @fionamcintyre.bsky.social, @harrietswain.bsky.social and @johnmorgan3.bsky.social.
Read all about it: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
RPN journalists shortlisted for awards - Research Professional News
Reporters and editors feature in five categories in British Society of Magazine Editors Talent Awards
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May 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Huge congrats to our brilliant @resprofnews.bsky.social journalists shortlisted in this year's @thebsme.bsky.social Talent Awards! Fantastic news and richly deserved 🌟 @robinbisson.bsky.social @harrietswain.bsky.social @fionamcintyre.bsky.social @johnmorgan3.bsky.social and our UK News team
The UK's Science and Technology Facilities Council has written to several project leaders saying they will not receive renewed funding, amid a financial hole at the council - exclusive from @francesjones.bsky.social (£) www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Research cuts loom as STFC faces financial hole - Research Professional News
Exclusive: Science and Technology Facilities Council notifies some project leaders it will not renew funding
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April 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The UK's Science and Technology Facilities Council has written to several project leaders saying they will not receive renewed funding, amid a financial hole at the council - exclusive from @francesjones.bsky.social (£) www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Huge thanks to @chionwurah.bsky.social MP for closing our #RPNLive2025 event yesterday with a keynote speech and Q&A - I enjoyed asking about her views on R&I and growth, the REF and UK/US relations. Free to read coverage is here: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
April 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Huge thanks to @chionwurah.bsky.social MP for closing our #RPNLive2025 event yesterday with a keynote speech and Q&A - I enjoyed asking about her views on R&I and growth, the REF and UK/US relations. Free to read coverage is here: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
A powerful challenge to the publishing industry from Ukrainian researchers Alex Plastun and Serhiy Kozmenko, who draw attention to the fact major journals are publishing Russian-affiliated academic papers from occupied territories. Free to read: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
Stop laundering research from Ukraine’s stolen institutions - Research Professional News
Publishing Russian-affiliated papers from occupied territories amounts to misinformation, say Alex Plastun and Serhiy Kozmenko
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March 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A powerful challenge to the publishing industry from Ukrainian researchers Alex Plastun and Serhiy Kozmenko, who draw attention to the fact major journals are publishing Russian-affiliated academic papers from occupied territories. Free to read: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
In the wake of a @russellgroup.bsky.social-organised letter to UK and EU leaders urging them to keep research collab high on the agenda, my Research Fortnight leader this week looks at the need for stronger UK-EU R&I ties (£) www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
No time to waste: UK and EU research relations need attention - Research Professional News
With US science under threat, R&I partnerships closer to home are more important than ever
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March 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
In the wake of a @russellgroup.bsky.social-organised letter to UK and EU leaders urging them to keep research collab high on the agenda, my Research Fortnight leader this week looks at the need for stronger UK-EU R&I ties (£) www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
UKRI HR staff investigated in lengthy bullying probe - exclusive and important story from @francesjones.bsky.social and @robinbisson.bsky.social for @resprofnews.bsky.social
Exclusive: UKRI HR staff investigated in lengthy bullying probe.
Complaints against six employees upheld as scores come forward over allegations of “toxic” behaviour.
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Complaints against six employees upheld as scores come forward over allegations of “toxic” behaviour.
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February 28, 2025 at 12:26 PM
UKRI HR staff investigated in lengthy bullying probe - exclusive and important story from @francesjones.bsky.social and @robinbisson.bsky.social for @resprofnews.bsky.social
At least 10 people are owed more than £15,000 from the Student Loans Company after overpaying their loans, with one person owed nearly £50,000 - important exclusive by @chrisjparr.bsky.social for @resprofnews.bsky.social today. Could it be you?! www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Single graduate owed almost £50k in student loan overpayments - Research Professional News
RPN investigation finds 10 people overpaid Student Loans Company by more than £15,000
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February 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
At least 10 people are owed more than £15,000 from the Student Loans Company after overpaying their loans, with one person owed nearly £50,000 - important exclusive by @chrisjparr.bsky.social for @resprofnews.bsky.social today. Could it be you?! www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Trump’s intervention on Ukraine heightens questions over the EU’s approach to dual-use research - my leader for @resprofnews.bsky.social 's Research Europe edition this week (€)
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Europe’s defence R&D needs a rethink - Research Professional News
Trump’s intervention on Ukraine heightens questions over the EU’s approach to dual-use research
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February 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Trump’s intervention on Ukraine heightens questions over the EU’s approach to dual-use research - my leader for @resprofnews.bsky.social 's Research Europe edition this week (€)
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