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British Academy launches report on universities' research funding future

The British Academy's new initiative on reimagining universities has released a report raising fundamental questions about research costs and finances. It argues trade-offs are needed to sustain the UK's dual-support research system.

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The British Academy launched an initiative to reimagine the futures of universities, releasing a report that poses fundamental questions about research costs. The report says research cannot be separated from university finances. It argues the sector must consider cross-subsidy and funding concentration as it adjusts to new financial realities.

Why it matters

The report argues that sustaining the UK's dual-support research system requires trade-offs. Its questions are aimed at how the sector adapts to new financial conditions.

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