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RCUK Academic Fellowships
A number of HEIs have created their own schemes analogous to the Academic Fellowships model. As a result, RCUK will be looking to define its future approach and has no plans to award new RCUK Academic Fellowships in the near future.
13/12/07
Research Councils publish delivery plans for CSR2007
The seven Research Councils and RCUK today publish their Delivery Plans for 2008/09 to 2010/11 to coincide with the announcement of the Science Budget allocations.
10/12/07
Prime Minister Gordon Brown backs future world class medical research centre in St Pancras land sale
The Government has given its support to a unique £500 million medical research partnership that will bring together the country's best scientists to bolster the battle against disease and improve health.
05/12/07
The European Commission’s response to: The European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers: Publication of UK HE Sector Gap Analysis
04/12/07
Research Councils UK congratulates St Andrew's University on its award for its support for early career researchers
St Andrew's University was a worthy winner yesterday of the 2007 Times Higher Award for Outstanding Support for Early Career Researchers.
30/11/07
Strengthening the preparation of project proposals
Managing large scale infrastructure projects can be challenging. To assist in the planning and delivery of such projects the National Audit Office (NAO) in collaboration with DIUS and RCUK has published a good practice guide for project teams preparing proposals for large scientific facilities.
29/11/07
New alliance will ensure effective local government research
Local people are set to benefit from improved government services as a result of a new strategic alliance between Local Government and the UK's Research Councils.
28/11/07
Research Councils UK open office in the US
Research Councils UK (RCUK) are set to further extend the international reach of UK research with the launch of their third overseas office.
27/11/07
Technology Strategy Board Autumn Collaborative R&D Competition
On 8th November 2007 the Technology Strategy Board announced a new competition for proposals for collaborative research and development, representing a Government investment in innovation of around £100 million.
14/11/07
Bridging the gap between higher education and the public
Members of the public will soon be able to play a more interactive role in the important work of higher education institutions, thanks to Beacons for Public Engagement.
07/11/07

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