Nurse review says UK needs more independent research institutes

Crick director Sir Paul Nurse urges government to diversify institute mix and ‘rescue’ ailing centres with more funding and autonomy

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March 6, 2023

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March 8, 2023

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Paul Nurse, speaking at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit, concerned about cuts to UK research funding, UKRI, Horizon Europe

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