4,000 university courses closed in last academic year, with nearly half of these at 'low-tariff' institutions. 47% of history/philosophy/religion courses at low tariff providers have closed in the last year alone www.timeshighereducation.com/news/almost-... via @patrickjack.bsky.social

Seven years. Countless collaborations. One incredible journey. Time for the next chapter. I’m deeply grateful to everyone I’ve worked with — and excited about what comes next. If you’d like to connect, collaborate, or share ideas, I’d love to hear from you. Here’s to new adventures 🚀

This chart from @smfthinktank.bsky.social shows the problem. The most selective unis are hoovering up students to manage their finances, leaving others at risk of closure. The market needs managing.

Scientists consider sharing findings with study participants a “moral duty” but still do it inconsistently, according to new research #academicsky #research

The amount the UK spends on research and development has fallen in real terms for the second year in a row, new figures show, which could hold back the UK’s growth, reports @helenpacker.bsky.social #academicsky #R&D

The criteria used to choose institutions that will benefit from the UK’s Global Talent Fund were “both arbitrary and inconsistently applied”, according to an MP, who has called for further clarity on why the north of England missed out, reports @twilliamsthe.bsky.social #academicsky #research

Pleasing to see further follow up to last month's #GlobalTalentFund announcement and the remarkable manner in which the North's universities were overlooked. Read our full response here: www.n8research.org.uk/n8-responds-...

Great to see the outputs from the @samhe.bsky.social study reported. Outdoor air is the biggest driver of particles in the classroom. Closing windows doesnt always help but air filters can www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"The UK is systemically underinvesting in learning and skills, holding back productivity and opportunity. That needs to change." ✍️ L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest skills survey data from the Department for Education.

Interesting perspectives from Alistair Lomax here- including the lead-time for seeing RoI on regional collaborations

Featuring thoughts from @annettebramley.bsky.social 👇

Short courses can give members of the public insight into cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, focusing on issues related to their daily lives. Here’s how to put them into place: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/make-... #highered #interdisciplinarity #academicsky

A New Nature vs Nurture: The great Nature vs Nurture debate has a new spin for the digital age: are our online information diets a product of our own "natural" preferences or are we "nurtured"—and potentially radicalized—by the platforms we use?

Could up to £500 help you take the next step? Our Researcher Development and Travel Grant is open to PhD students and early career researchers. Use it for conferences, training or scientific meetings. Apply by 28 July: buff.ly/djlTJ3W #ChemSky

Call for 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Young Talent Awards, worth £25,000, now open #womeninstem www.forwomeninscience.com/challenge/sh...

When will this madness and stupidity end? 🤷🏾‍♂️

Number of student-initiated PhD scholarships funded by Arts and Humanities Research Council set to fall by 60% when new doctoral training arrangements come into effect next year www.timeshighereducation.com/news/student... via @jgro-the.bsky.social

✋ New legislation will give mayors powers to appoint 'commissioners' to lead on delivery of their skills and employment policies feweek.co.uk/legislation-...

The number of job cuts that have been made in UK higher education could be much higher than previously thought, with more than 20,000 roles potentially affected, according to new research. @julietterowsell.bsky.social reports #AcademicSky #jobcuts

Head to our website to read @annettebramley.bsky.social's thoughts on why this regional imbalance sets a dangerous precedent for UK R&D: www.n8research.org.uk/n8-responds-...

Northern England misses out entirely as 10 UK research universities get about £4.5m each from Global Talent Fund to attract international scientists www.timeshighereducation.com/news/golden-... via @jgro-the.bsky.social

Strength in science can help the UK find its place in a changing world. Wellcome has published a new report on how the UK can be the global partner of choice for R&D, and why investing in science supports diplomacy and security as well as economic growth.

I am writing a policy pamphlet. Here are all the ways to demonstrate I don't really have a policy answer, that I need to avoid: a. You call for a "national conversation or debate" b. You suggest that what is needed is “a change in culture” 1/

This- always use the mic. Don't even ask. Its not about you- its about the people that have accessibility needs in the audience. The rest can wait 20s for the mic to catch up.

Some people say the biggest gap in research funding is at mid career level. So here is our new call for our mid career fellowship programme which provides buyout for 6 to 12 months to devote to the completion of a major piece of research. Spread the word! www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/mid-...

Do you work in the UK's research & innovation sector? Have you experienced or witnessed bullying and/or sexual harassment? Take our survey to share your experiences: go.hw.ac.uk/EDICa/Bullyi... #BSL interpretation below by @jeminanapier.bsky.social. #BritishSignLanguage youtu.be/0HjJoGviic8

Last week on Wonkhe: New research from Public First shows that every UK resident is better off due to international students. Charlie Jeffery explains why it’s vital this message cuts through

Report your flying ant sightings here: docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/... #FlyingAntDay

5:25 and if like me you’ve been awake for hours it’s time to sign the #parkypetition100K - we need another 70 signatures by 8:20 to hit our daily target petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

"The steps taken in this strategy signal real intent to link world-class research with local economic growth.” Read @annettebramley.bsky.social 's reaction to today's publication of the Government's Industrial Strategy www.n8research.org.uk/n8-research-...

Research repeatedly shows that novel and disruptive ideas are more likely to come from little known scientists, entrepreneurs, and authors breaking into established fields. Read more at academy.socos.org/inherited-so...

Even among these elite scholars, their gender influences how their work is recognized. In fact, these gender disparities in citation networks are so strong they can “accurately predict the scholar’s gender” from the network structure alone. www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Men need to stop killing us. End of. I’m sorry that Annabel Rook suffered and was not protected from her partner. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Are you a designer interested in the repair economy?

Looking back on last week and the launch of the @n8research.bsky.social Statement on Sustainable Scholarly Publishing. Kirsty Lingstadt and Sarah Thompson pulled together a fascinating line up including Jisc, UKRI, publishers and researchers. 1/

University of Leeds Responsible Research Metrics Statement ris.leeds.ac.uk/research-exc... @researchcultureuol.bsky.social

I am taking part in the #FathersWhoCare campaign, organised by @mothersinsci.bsky.social. This will amplify the voices of men who are redefining fatherhood in the STEM workplace. There is a free webinar about caregiving and inclusive workplaces - sign up here: www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats

A supercomputer at Edinburgh university is set to receive £750mn as part of Wednesday’s spending review, reversing a contentious decision to suspend funding made in the early days of Sir Keir Starmer’s government Scoop via @annasophiegross.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/b1e9...

Power over post-16 technical education should be devolved to the “maximum possible extent” to mayors and leaders of new strategic authorities, MPs on parliament’s business and trade committee have said feweek.co.uk/devolve-fe-t...

Science minister defends attempts to rebalance research funding across UK as MPs note new scheme to devolve innovation spending to metro mayors accounts for less than 1% of total budget www.timeshighereducation.com/news/vallanc... via @jgro-the.bsky.social

"A pivotal moment for the UK’s regions, signalling real intent from the Government to align world-leading research with local economic regeneration." Read @annettebramley.bsky.social's response to yesterday's regional R&D funding announcement here 👇 www.n8research.org.uk/n8-hails-cha...

We’re so excited to be co-hosting the upcoming British Science Festival with our friends @ljmuofficial.bsky.social in September! 🙌 Join us 10–14 September for free events, workshops, and performances across the city. Stay tuned for more details soon! 💙 @britsciassoc.bsky.social

This if fantastic news- we often think about free school meals in the schools context- but for widening access to skills training and in turn to HE, this increased offer will be brilliant

THURS 12th June, afternoon, in York. Easily accessed by train! Please join this in-person FREE event (with lunch) for the launch of the @n8research.bsky.social Statement on Sustainable Scholarly publishing. Open to ALL interested in the future of publishing. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pathways-t...

Its great to see this focus on collaboration as the solution to transformation, but lets not kid ourselves, good collaboration is not free, nor is is quick. The MAGIC collaboration fairy that will come and wave her wand and fix the system does not exist. 1/ www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/sites/defaul...

Today's @timeshighered.bsky.social long read finds out why the Netherlands isn't a happy place to be an academic at the moment: “You cannot strengthen a country’s future by weakening its universities.” www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/you-ca...

The 50% drop in net migration just announced will surprise precisely nobody who has been paying attention to the issue, as opposed to exploiting and lying about it for clicks & votes. I doubt the stats will change the toxic narratives of the latter group, though.

'University R&D activity drives £40 billion in the form of productivity gains for the private sector. Separate analysis shows that a 1% increase in investment in research leads to a 0.70% increase in economic growth.' @universitiesuk.bsky.social letter www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/news/...

There is a false dichotomy drawn between "the ivory tower" and "the real world," and I'm here to report that in a post-industrial society, your real-world economy absolutely hinges on the university. University towns are factory towns. Universities drive economic activity, not the other way around.