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In a surprise move, seen by some as offering a soothing pat on the head to the off shore asylum formerly known as Britain, the European Commission has appointed Rodney Trotter as the new Director General of DG Research and Innovation. He succeeds long term incumbent Harvey Keitel, who held the position for eight years. He was a highly regarded Director General, but great things are expected of

Globetrotting (image: Kenneth Lu, CC BY 2.0) There’s never been a more important time to hear from academics with overseas experience. At a time when it feels as if many countries—including the UK—are becoming more isolationist and inward looking, it pays to reflect on what they have to say. Ian McLoughlin, head of computing at the University of Kent’s Medway campus, is one example, “I spent

A research administrator in action (photo: Tilemahos Efthimiadis, CC BY 2.0) ARMA HQ. Hamish MacHamish is flicking through proofs of the Association's newsletter, 'Newsletter of the Association of Research Managers and Administrators'. H MacH: Stephanie! Stephanie! Stephanie MacBales (for it is she): Yes Hamish? H MacH: I've been reading the new newsletter. S MacB: Isn't it wonderful! Some