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Date: 17/12/09

Statement on announcement from the Science & Technology Facilities Council

Professor Ian Leslie, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of CambridgeFollowing the announcement yesterday (Weds) by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) on the outcome of its Priorities Review, Professor Ian Leslie, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of Cambridge, issued the following statement...

"We are pleased that STFC has provided a clear statement about its funding priorities going forward.

"While it is evident that there will be substantial cuts, this statement at least now gives some reassurance to those involved in priority programmes.

"Nonetheless, the loss of good science that will result from this announcement is highly regrettable.

"At a time when the United States is investing heavily, we believe British withdrawal from international collaborations and proposed cuts to fellowship and PhD funding will prove extremely damaging.

"The funding of international subscriptions and major domestic research facilities clearly needs to be rethought."
 

STFC announcement

 

Photo: Professor Ian Leslie, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of Cambridge


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