Academe risks losing talent

Article Abstract:

The Foundation for Science and Technology warns universities in 2007 that they risk losing the best among young British research talent to industry and overseas unless they offer more support to postdoctoral researchers. It is suggested that researchers must be given appropriate degrees of responsibility and recognition in their early careers as well as advice on opportunities outside academe.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Vocational guidance, Postdoctoral education

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Poll finds 81% pan switch to metrics

Article Abstract:

The University and College Union (UCU) has conducted a survey which found that 81 percent of academics reject the government's proposed metrics-based system for measuring research quality. Most vice-chancellors have also rejected the proposals.

Research and Testing Services, Scientific Research and Development Services, Research & Development-Universities, Universities and colleges, Surveys, University research, Scholars

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