David Matthews is a reporter covering Europe, based in Berlin.?
Before joining THE in June 2011, David was a reporter at Building magazine. He holds a BA in History from the University of Oxford and an MA in magazine journalism from City University, London. In 2014-15 he spent a year at Jiao Tong University in Shanghai studying Mandarin Chinese. ?
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Articles by David Matthews
A qualified welcome for George Osborne’s real-terms protection of research, but uncertainty over how new overseas aid spending will operate
Survey also finds that women do more work with the general public than male researchers
Unexpected creation of a ‘Global Challenges Research Fund’ means that if they want more money, academics may have to contribute to international development
Is the biomedical research facility dubbed ‘Sir Paul’s cathedral’ built on sound foundations?
However, there is confusion over the final value of the settlement, which may include 'tucking in' of Global Challenges fund
New ministerial committee could wield power over research agenda, but support expressed for new pot of interdisciplinary funding
Commitment not to merge the research councils appears to contradict plans for a bonfire of the quangos in BIS
Proposed Research UK would have similar powers to a v-c over university faculties
Higher education expert who died in February asks in paper what might replace strengths of the polytechnic system
Analysis of top-ranked groups also finds they have ‘accountable autonomy’ from the university
Liang Xinsheng removed from deputy chair post after writing ‘radical opinions’ that had a ‘bad social influence’
New vice-chancellor Hugh Brady hopes innovation programmes will spur graduates to become social and business entrepreneurs
Green Paper recommends use of metrics, despite July report’s reservations
Science and Technology Committee raises fears that resource spending has not kept up with new infrastructure
Adam Afriyie urges policymakers to test their preconceived ideologies against evidence
Author of new book The Cunning of Uncertainty fears pressure for scientific certainty is leading researchers to make promises they cannot deliver
Much is to be decided on who will distribute research funding, but a metrics-based ‘mini-REF’ may raise eyebrows, says David Matthews
Iain Foulkes on how scientists can win part of huge grant to push forward the frontiers of cancer research
The measure of scholarly impact is now being manipulated so much that it has ceased to be meaningful, editorial claims
UKBA accused of interference in institution’s governance after controversial election of Jawad Botmeh
BJP's Ram Naik calls on institutions to 'inculcate folk culture' in ceremonies amid concerns over rising Hindu nationalism
Success rates fall at five out of six councils amid warnings that the process could become ‘more of a lottery’ as reviewers are stretched
Universities of Birmingham, Glasgow and York enter top 10 after ?120 million grant for quantum technology
How valid are fears that financial conflicts of interest are damaging confidence in academic research?
