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Open Access: A Benefit Not a Burden That is Worth the Cost

HEPI

The proposed enlargement of the REF mandate to include long-form humanities work (books) will extend these benefits to these outputs. This is particularly pertinent at a time when humanities departments are under threat. Yet the outcry over this requirement remains, despite suggestions for how it could be equitably funded.

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Perceptions of research culture

HEPI

And in the 2023-24 academic year, there has been much ado and additional mixed responses around the new People, Culture, and Environment (PCE) component that will be introduced in REF 2029. According to UKRI , the term research culture ‘encompasses the behaviours, values, expectations, attitudes and norms of our research communities.

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Indicators of integrity

HEPI

Imagine you are a panel member for the 2029 Research Excellence Framework (REF), and your job is to assess whether an institution has a healthy research culture. They ran a series of workshops, including one focussed specifically on arts and humanities, to ensure inclusivity across disciplines. How will you do it?

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Update on the Work of the Future Conventions Task Force

ACPA

Based on the existing rotation, ACPA members can expect we will be considering Central and Pacific locations for hosting the 2029 and 2030 ACPA Annual Convention when site selection for those future events begins. We recognize that the Annual ACPA Convention is a source of learning, connection, and renewal for our members.

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Europe research unis “concerned” on security

The PIE News

It says that an additional £4 billion in public R&D funding annually by 2029/30 is needed to sustainably meet a commitment of at least 3% of GDP invested in R&D. The UK’s Guild members King’s College London , The University of Glasgow and The University of Warwick are all part of the Russell Group.

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It is designed to increase RPI’s global impact and address the overarching challenges in energy, water, food security, national and global security, human health, climate change and the growing scarcity of natural resources. The Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D. Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies was renamed in her honor.

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What is a ‘research culture’?

SRHE

The British Academy points to ‘the impact and value research’ in the humanities and related disciplines ‘can deliver to policy makers and the wider public’. It is scheduled to be repeated in 2029. The Royal Society adopts the same wording. Nevertheless, agreed definition seems elusive.