The UK’s research funding boost must not overlook the overheads

‘Levelling up’ research spending may imperil regional universities’ sustainability, warn Grace Gottlieb and Graeme Reid

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March 23, 2020

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March 23, 2020

Grace Gottlieb Graeme Reid

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