All Academia articles – Page 59
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NewsBias in science funding favours big Canadian universities
Weak research grant funding at smaller universities is result of ‘systemic bias’
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OpinionScience needs safeguards before Brexit occurs
UK researchers must argue loudly and clearly for a settlement that safeguards science
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Hawaii lab explosion caused by static discharge
Investigation finds explosion that seriously injured postdoc was caused by static electricity, but also links the accident to safety failings
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NewsUncertainty plagues UK’s future in European ‘big science’ projects
Although its short term future is secure, UK’s role in future projects is on shakier ground after Brexit vote
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NewsLords call for re-think on Innovate UK merger
Warning that industry funder would lose its business focus if placed within body overseeing research councils
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NewsCanada allocates extra C$465 million for basic research
New investment in fundamental research signals shift from the previous Harper administration
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NewsDismay and uncertainty in scientific circles after UK votes to leave EU
Brexit vote prompts fears over freedom of movement and funding
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Women’s safety clothing not fit for purpose
Union report finds ill-fitting clothing can harm research and safety
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NewsNew German excellence strategy gets political go-ahead
Scheme will provide €500 million to bolster country’s best universities and fund best research
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OpinionLinked data is the future for medicinal chemistry
Paul Groth explains why linked data is starting to revolutionise medicinal chemistry
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NewsEU leaders agree ambitious 2020 open access target
A group of science ministers from member states say all new papers published by 2020 should be open access
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OpinionAre all chemistry PhDs the same?
Kit Chapman explores the differences in PhDs on either side of the Atlantic
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OpinionLet's see that again
Has chemistry evaded the reproducibility crises affecting other branches of science? Or is it just a question of scale, asks Derek Lowe
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NewsUniversity research landscape faces big shake-up
UK government’s higher education white paper details increased competition, streamlining of funding bodies and teaching assessment
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NewsNew €85 million catalysis centre opens in Munich
German hub will bring together 75 interdisciplinary teams to crack toughest catalysis problems
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NewsCall to address gender issues in UK higher education
More women are taking degrees than men, but women remain poorly represented in STEM subjects and senior academic positions
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NewsInsider trading scandal topples head of Taiwan’s top research body
President of umbrella organisation overseeing 24 research institutions caught up in investigation into offloading of biotech shares prior to poor results
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