Research Fortnight

🚨 Breaking: Research England announces overhaul of targeted funding.

National funder to scrap three funds as part of changes to quality-related research grants from 2027.

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Budget: Chancellor restores two-year post-study visa for some graduates.

Extended rights for “high compliance” institutions as international fee levy impact assessment published (showing diminished revenues).

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News coming thick and fast now at #Budget2026. There will be £2.5m for a new science park in North Wales and £18m for advanced chip design led by Edinburgh University.

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John Healey at #Budget2026: Britain is “defying expectations”, with the UK economy growing joint fastest in the G7. Says this is testament to the “British people, the innovators, the business leaders and the workers on the front line”.

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It's back! Our traditional autumn budget live blog is up and running. Tune in for all the latest on R&D and higher education as the chancellor prepares to take to the podium. #budget2026

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