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Margot Finn
@eicathomefinn.bsky.social

'The University of Manchester is seeking alternative funding sources to keep scientific work at Jodrell Bank going after hearing that lost UK Research and Innovation funding would not be restored despite interventions by the prime minister.'

timeshighereducation.comManchester seeks alternative Jodrell funds despite Burnham pledgeUniversity exploring new revenue streams to continue important scientific research at site, as astronomers remain concerned about the future of facility

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Margot Finn
@eicathomefinn.bsky.social

'Some fear that Burnham will only succeed in ensuring Jodrell continues as a heritage site, rather than as a functioning scientific facility.' The irony of saving a science facility as a heritage site while conspicuously ignoring the crisis in arts, humanities and heritage funding is worth noting.