"Don't despair" - that was the message from Universities UK chief executive Vivienne Stern to the sector regarding the UK government's further delayed Horizon Europe decision.

Research pedigree and the tuition fees cap were talking point at HEPI's 20th anniversary event as speakers reflected on policy challenges.

New Zealand has joined the EU's flagship research and innovation program as the first association partner that is not geographically close to the continent.

A deal for the UK to rejoin the research program Horizon Europe is “awaiting a signature” from UK PM Rishi Sunak, according to multiple media reports.

An agreement on trading arrangements in Northern Ireland will allow the UK to take steps to realign with the EU's research funding program Horizon Europe.

The UK and Switzerland have announced an agreement to deepen their research and innovation relationship, with a focus on 'deep science' and 'deep tech'.

University leaders last week called on the British government to develop a sustainable funding model for UK higher education following concerns about reliance on international students. 

The UK government has announced an extension to a November 2021 safety net package for Horizon Europe applicants in the country.