Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
Institution may close one of its engineering schools after a 'disappointing result' in the research excellence framework
Sir Mark Walport, chief scientific adviser, uses Going 51勛圖 platform to urge academics to remain impartial when delivering results on pet topics
Planned cuts to the European Union's research budget have been reduced by 500 million (瞿357 million) following pressure from scientists, university leaders and MEPs.
A study suggests that short and clear abstracts are associated with lower than expected citations
Universities are losing control of what they teach, warns John Cookson
In the workplace and at the ballot box, it is time to reject stale ideology, says Thomas Docherty
Ross Aikins considers the evolution of substance use and how universities shape the debate
Nobel laureate Sir Venkatraman (Venki) Ramakrishnan has been unveiled as president elect of the Royal Society, following a ballot of fellows.
A Royal Society discussion has considered the behind-the-scenes and often neglected roles that women have long played in the advancement of science.
John Warren and colleagues warn of the serious decline in graduates with sound identification skills
Royal Society professor for public engagement sets out his goals for new role
Belinda Jack examines the growing field and considers the therapeutic effects of poetry
Treasury also announces review of research councils to ensure maximum impact from investment
Extensive material about the first 44 years of Albert Einsteins life has been made available online for the first time
But centre for advanced materials will still have satellites in Oxbridge and London as well as Leeds, Liverpool and Sheffield
Stephen Harpers government is accused of muzzling federal scientists at a time of concern over funding. Is it time for more academics to speak out?
A former chief executive of the Medical Research Council will this week set out his vision of how scientists can best fulfil their social responsibility
Scientists and science bodies have reacted with dismay to the decision by the European Commission to axe the post of chief scientific adviser.
Three Japanese-born researchers have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics for the invention of blue light-emitting diodes
A US neuroscientist based at a UK university and married scientists from Norway have won the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Four scientists reflect on the perks and drawbacks that go hand in hand with winning the most prized prize
Smaller proportion of public and charity-funded research approved within target times
Brian Cox urges institutions to work with local providers to widen participation
Surge in interest in STEM subjects prompts reopening of course from 2015
The public have been asked to help shape the new science and innovation strategy due out in the autumn
The academic who developed genetic fingerprinting has won what is believed to be the worlds oldest scientific prize
Draft judging criteria for a science competition worth 瞿10 million that aims to find a solution to antibiotic resistance have been announced.
Young people visiting London for an international science forum have aired concerns about the cost of a university education in the UK
Former International Aids Society president Joep Lange among those killed
Leeds v-c and former Hefce head Sir Alan Langlands worried by George Osbornes comments on science in the North
A $1 billion buyout of a UK biotech firm netted founder David S. Latchman just $709. He offers advice on seeking investors
A cross-party group of MPs is keeping a close eye on the development of the multi-million pound Francis Crick Institute
A committee of MPs has written to David Willetts over the potential risks to UK science of the proposed takeover of AstraZeneca by US giant Pfizer.
Signatories commit to greater transparency to assuage public concerns
Behind the scenes at science plays: the writers, their intentions and what they achieve
Academic proposes biomedical public-private partnerships to protect the R&D ecosystem from commercial affairs
But Cable warns that intervention options are constrained by law
The government has launched a campaign to attract more women into careers in science, technology, engineering and maths.
A committee of MPs has slammed a new government horizon scanning programme for not sufficiently utilising the Government Office for Science.
CaSE report kicks off lobbying for research ahead of next spending review
Businesses are to be included alongside scientists in a new consultation on how to spend 瞿7 billion in capital funding for the next Parliament.
Colleges output of female scientists has the caught the attention of the White House
Scientists have reacted angrily to changes in A-level content announced by Michael Gove.
Six publicly funded research institutes have won Athena SWAN awards for promoting good employment practices for women in science.
How do you prepare students for the impossible? asks Kevin Fong
By joining forces, scientists and politicians can pack a policy punch, argues Keith Humphreys
Pro v-c deeply disappointed after diary column on scientists appearance on Newsnight
The government will outline options to increase postgraduate student numbers later this year, according to todays Budget statement.
The UK is to commit 瞿290 million to three international microscope and telescope projects.
Comedians and academics aim to make scientific principles exciting and fun
Chancellor George Osborne has announced a 瞿67 million investment for four science business incubator projects in the Oxford area.
Milton and Alex Mermikides AHRC-funded work fuses music, dance and medicine
How has 16 years of growth in enrolment affected the fortunes of different disciplines?
A group of scientists remain trapped on a boat in the Antarctic after another attempt to rescue them stalled due to poor weather
Enthusiasm for neuroeducation risks blinding people to its potentially limited efficacy, argues Steven Rose
Russell Foster on how to reply to the question And what do you do? at Christmas cocktail parties
Forcing students to choose sides leaves them, and society, poorer, says Christopher Bigsby
Bird numbers in Britain and Ireland - monitored with the aid of citizen scientists - are falling. Tim Birkhead calls for action
Peers criticise ad hoc spending announcements on infrastructure
