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Fall in grant application success rates at five research councils Fewer applications prompt concerns over drop in funding and inflationary pressures By Holly Else 20 November
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Can post-publication peer review endure? The process may mean greater scrutiny but is it legally viable? By Paul Jump 13 November
Regular diet of metrics 'lite' may make full REF more palatable Hefce submissions call for less onerous approach to research assessment By Paul Jump 13 November
Nerc ramps up demand management Move follows dip in success rates to 11 per cent in most recent grant call By Paul Jump 9 November
UK-based academic¡¯s film well received in Zimbabwe A controversial film by an academic about inter-racial love has been unexpectedly well received in Zimbabwe. By Mat바카라사이트w Reisz 9 November
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Animal research: public support falls Public support for animal experimentation has fallen again, according to a new survey. By Paul Jump 5 September
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US researchers protest at rules restricting drone use Lawsuit led by 200 universities over regulations allowing hobbyists to keep rights while academics face virtual no-fly zone By Jon Marcus 4 September
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