The EPSRC has released the following reminder about access to research publications: EPSRC would like to remind all those it funds that published research arising from EPSRC funding must be made openly accessible by any available route. Free and open access to…
“Creative Europe” to Combine Culture and Media
The UK’s EU Cultural Contact Point has recently reported the EU proposals for the next programme supporting cultural activities: Creative Europe. It is proposed that this new programme will combine the existing Culture and Media programmes, both of which run…
New EPSRC Policy On Open Access Publication
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has introduced a new policy on open access publication arising from funded research: EPSRC Council has agreed to mandate open access publication, with the proviso that academics should be able to choose the…
Bio-Renewables Event In the Humber
Humber Chemical Focus has announced a conference on the UK’s emerging and rapidly growing bio-renewables sector: Bio-Renewables in the Humber – 20th October, Bishop Burton College, near Beverley The event will feature a mix of participants and speakers from industry…
Guardian Live Chat: the Future of Research Funding
This lunchtime I’ll be part of a panel for the Guardian Higher Education Network’s live chat: Live chat: Securing research funding (Friday 9th Sept, 1-4pm) This week’s discussion will focus on research funding and the skills researchers (and research support…
UKRO Summarises Horizon 2020 Workshops
The UK Research Office has recently published a series of summaries of consultation workshops on the EC’s next Framework Programme, called Horizon 2020. These workshops are part of the EC’s initial preparations for its proposals on the funding programme, which…