One of the advantages of a large majority is that there is more generous political cover for experts brought into ministerial roles, says David Willetts
UK universities should leverage Saudi resources to build partnerships that will advance science and technology for mutual benefit, says Andrew Griffith
The science secretary’s demand that UKRI take action against its EDI committee underlines how far UK science’s independence has slipped, says Fiona Fox
We who are the beneficiaries of technology must also listen and respond to the voices of frustration if science is to regain public trust, says Keith Burnett
As scientists pursue groundbreaking discoveries for understanding the universe, ingrained publishing habits appear to leave students contending with outdated theories
There is near-universal dismay among scientists over continued delays to UK association to Horizon Europe. It is time to replace bean-counting with vision
Canada’s Liberal government swept to power eight years ago promising to undo the damage inflicted by the previous Harper regime. However, after a big early funding spike for basic research, there is a growing sense of drift – and mounting concern about the future. Paul Basken reports
Ministers’ metric-based boasts about the country’s scientific prowess are belied by the reality, as a recent incident illustrates, says Roohola Ramezani
Raising the visibility of scientific breakthroughs with high-profile awards builds public trust and inspires the innovators of the future, says Richard Friend