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Jessica Corner also says REF 2029 guidelines to be published in November include “tweaks” on localism.
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Prime minister says his government is working with UKRI on a “more place-based approach”
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@robinbisson.bsky.socialReposted by @resprofnews.bsky.socialOne of the best lines from this event last night was @richardaljones.bsky.social saying:
"The story of London is a story of a city trying to transition from its smokestack financial services industries into modern knowledge-based AI and life sciences, and frankly, you've done a good job"
@robinbisson.bsky.socialReposted by @resprofnews.bsky.socialSo this @foundscitech.bsky.social event last night on devolved R&D was pretty newsy, and came ahead of an 'innovation nation summit' in Manchester tomorrow
Gordon Brown has co-organised the summit and Andy Burnham is expected to give a speech
Some things of note:
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@resprofnews.bsky.socialBurnham ally warns against ‘formulaic’ R&D devolution.
Jim O’Neill says some mayoral authorities lack capacity to handle funding, ahead of white paper.
@resprofnews.bsky.socialKEF 2026: Research-intensives still lead on engagement with commercialisation metrics.
Larger research universities excel on key government priority but trail modern peers on engagement with regional engagement measures.
@resprofnews.bsky.socialKEF 2026: Research-intensives still lead on engagement with commercialisation metrics.
Larger research universities excel on key government priority but trail modern peers on engagement with regional engagement measures.