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Many UK universities pop the champagne when they get the results of a national research-performance review. But burnt-out academics see no cause for celebration, say Richard Watermeyer and Gemma Derrick.

Data reveal that to earn credit on scientific articles, women need to work harder than men.

Experts say the country’s strong scientific performance is likely to be sustained in the coming years.

Six technicians and managers share tips on how their roles can be better developed and supported.

The Swiss National Science Foundation’s ‘narrative’ template seeks evidence of applicants’ wider contributions to science.

Ten years after their profession got its name, research software engineers seek to swell their ranks.

A proposal to change how academic performance is measured at an Australian university spurred one department into action.

Laura McCosker faced ethical dilemmas when the need to distribute COVID vaccines disrupted her research plans.

Core facilities can boost an institution’s capacity for research collaboration, but they present challenges for those who run them.

New measures to reward scholars in the Netherlands could widen gender inequality if they are not designed and implemented correctly, warn four academics.

Research professionals should not be split into two categories, say Marta Teperek, Maria Cruz and Danny Kingsley.

A nation’s ambitious scientific goals are bringing in the best from around the world.

Urgent research to bolster disease defences demands equitable responsibility and ownership between partners.

From solving planetary mysteries to unravelling the manifestation of memories, these five scientists stand out in their fields

In the face of political tensions, long-held professional ties between researchers hold strong.

The ‘Big 5’ countries in the Nature Index share a passion for partnership as linchpins of the global research landscape.

As sanctions take effect following its invasion of Ukraine, Russia risks its standing in the research world.

The plan could see institutions pay their academics’ article-processing charges more often.

Street children in Africa and a site engineer at a marine-biology research station are among those recognized in an alternative to the United Kingdom’s Research Excellence Framework.

Competition for fellowships can be fierce, but experiences will vary.