Survey: Only 8% of early-career physicists would recommend UK academic careers after STFC funding cuts
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Jack Grove
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A survey of 457 UK-based early career physics researchers (PhD students, postdocs) found that only 8% would recommend an academic career in the UK, with 89% reporting low or very low morale. The poll, conducted by King's College London physicist Lucien Heurtier, highlights the impact of STFC (Science and Technology Facilities Council) funding cuts on particle physics, astrophysics, and nuclear science researchers, who are losing faith in UK academic careers due to ongoing funding uncertainty.
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bskySurvey: Only 8% of early-career physicists would recommend UK academic careers after STFC funding cutstimeshighereducation.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledFewer than one in 10 early career researchers in physics disciplines would recommend an academic career in the UK amid ongoing funding uncertainty
The poll found just 8 per cent of those working in particle physics, astrophysics and nuclear science (PPAN) subjects would advise others to pursue a career in UK academia
89 per cent of respondents had 'low' or 'very low' morale
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