A UK research council criticised for cutting support for postdoctoral researchers is releasing “top-up funding” to allow for further early career appointments, reports @jgro-the.bsky.social #researchfunding #STFC
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Some very welcome news, though many questions remain about the details. #stfc

As part of this process, we commit to maintaining postdoctoral researchers across PPAN at least at the same level as last year (financial year 2025 to 2026) and hope to be able to increase this over time. This will enable us to fund more postdoctoral researchers than have already been awarded for 2026, and there will be additional postdoctoral opportunities related to both quantum computing and artificial intelligence. The additional funding that restores astronomy grants and consolidated grants to their 2025 to 2026 financial year levels will also be subject to regular peer review, taking guidance from the relevant grants panel as to how to achieve the most efficient process for the rounds concerned. For particle physics theory postdoctoral researchers in particular, I’m aware that we did not issue grants in time for the 2026 particle physics theory recruitment round, and I apologise for this being the case. We are now taking rapid action to address this situation. While grants with the previously agreed 30% reduction are already being distributed to principal investigators at universities, we will make top-up funding available through additional funding streams to appoint postdoctoral researchers according to the ranked list already generated by the Particle Physics Theory Grants Panel for this round. These positions will be able to start on 1 October, noting it can take several months to appoint.

New @ukri.org statement on the #STFC funding cuts

"we commit to maintaining postdoctoral researchers across PPAN at least at the same level as last year"

I think this a win for the fantastic ECR campaign, but last yr's numbers were already cut on the previous..🤔🧪🔭⚛️

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Fans react to George Elokobi stepping down as Maidstone manager at the end of the season - Fan Banter Fans react to the announcement of George Elokobi stepping down as Maidstone United manager at the end of the 2025/26 season. After playing for Maidstone since 2019, he was named in caretaker charge as...

Fans react to George Elokobi stepping down as Maidstone manager at end of the season - fanbanter.co.uk/fans-react-t...

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Jeff Stelling unleashes a fresh rant about the National League format with plea for change - Fan Banter Jeff Stelling unleashes a fresh rant about the National League format with a new plea calling for change live on talkSPORT. In a gone viral clip this week, he spoke of York City being on 104 points an...

Jeff Stelling unleashes rant about the National League format with plea for change - fanbanter.co.uk/jeff-stellin...

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Birmingham fans, Chris Davies, and Tom Brady taunt Wrexham after denting their playoff hopes - Fan Banter Birmingham fans, Chris Davies, and Tom Brady taunt Wrexham after denting their Championship playoff hopes on Sunday afternoon. Birmingham ended a three-game losing run when Carlos Vicente headed Birmi...

Birmingham fans, Chris Davies, and Tom Brady taunt Wrexham after denting their playoff hopes - fanbanter.co.uk/birmingham-f...

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Newcastle players and staff booed off after throwing lead away in defeat to Crystal Palace - Fan Banter Newcastle United players and staff ended up being booed off after throwing their lead away in a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday. Looks like he knows himself he’s basically gone now… #NUFC pic.t...

Newcastle players and staff booed off after throwing lead away in defeat to Crystal Palace - fanbanter.co.uk/newcastle-pl...

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Football matches live on TV this week - Fan Banter It’s time to take a look at the upcoming football matches set to appear live on our TV screens this week, so here’s a rundown. It’s set to be another busy week of action with a full batch of football ...

Football matches live on TV - fanbanter.co.uk/football-mat...

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Away Attendances at the Weekend – 13th April 2026 - Fan Banter We have taken a look at all of Away Attendances at the Weekend and listed which matches saw the biggest travelling support. It was a busy few days with English Football League and Non League sides in ...

Away Attendances at Weekend - fanbanter.co.uk/away-attenda...

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Six people arrested after Norwich v Ipswich derby; pitch invader pulled away by stewards - Fan Banter Police confirm that six people were arrested after Saturday’s Norwich v Ipswich derby, and a pitch invader was also pulled away by stewards. Ipswich are still celebrating beating Norwich at Carrow Roa...

6 people arrested after Norwich v Ipswich derby; pitch invader pulled away by stewards- fanbanter.co.uk/six-people-a...

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Ed Still reacts after Watford players and staff face anger from fans after defeat to Oxford - fanbanter.co.uk/ed-still-rea...

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John Terry 'splashes millions' alongside consortium 'about to take over' EFL club - Fan Banter John Terry ‘splashes millions’ alongside a consortium who are ‘about to take over’ EFL club Colchester United, according to reports. The 45 year old former footballer is set to announce a £14million d...

John Terry 'splashes millions' alongside consortium 'about to take over' EFL club - fanbanter.co.uk/john-terry-s...

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Today, in Accra, Ghana, my colleague Manjit Dosanjh kicks off the first training workshop for the SAPPHIRE Project, an STFC funded training network to build familiarity with radiotherapy hardware and collect data to build AI prediction tools for radiotherapy. #stfc #icec

West Brom face threat of points deduction after allegedly breaching EFL rules in 2024/25 season - Fan Banter West Brom face the threat of being given a points deduction after allegedly breaching EFL rules in the 2024/25 season. According to Telegraph Sport, the club have been charged with the alleged breach ...

West Brom face threat of points deduction after allegedly breaching EFL rules in 2024/25 season - fanbanter.co.uk/west-brom-fa...

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Sunderland condemns racist abuse sent to Brian Brobbey on social media after Tottenham game - Fan Banter Sunderland condemns racist abuse sent to Brian Brobbey on social media after the Tottenham game on Sunday afternoon. Northumbria Police first confirmed that they were investigating the online racist a...

Sunderland condemns racist abuse sent to Brian Brobbey on social media after Tottenham game - fanbanter.co.uk/sunderland-c...

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Social media users horrified after video emerges of 'lone supporter attacked by group of fans' - Fan Banter Social media users were left horrified this weekend after a video emerges of a ‘lone supporter being attacked by a group of fans’. The 22 second clip shows the lone fan cornered and assaulted when wal...

Social media users horrified after video emerges of 'lone supporter attacked by group of fans' - fanbanter.co.uk/social-media...

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How to Handle a Rope

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🎙️981. How to Handle a Rope

Dan is on the pod to mull over the weekend and beyond.

🇵🇪 #STFC 🇵🇪

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Every Attendance of the Weekend – 12th April 2026 - Fan Banter With fans back in the stands, we look at every attendance in the Premier League, EFL and non league including the biggest of the weekend. It was a busy few days of football with supporters up and down...

Every Attendance of Weekend - fanbanter.co.uk/every-attend...

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Sunderland go viral with tweet posted after keeping Tottenham in the relegation zone - Fan Banter Sunderland go viral with a tweet posted after keeping Tottenham in the relegation zone with a 1-0 victory at the Stadium of Light. Roberto de Zerbi made five changes to the Spurs side, but ended up lo...

Sunderland go viral with tweet posted after keeping Tottenham in the relegation zone - fanbanter.co.uk/sunderland-g...

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Luton come from behind and go on to beat Stockport 3-1 in the 2026 EFL Trophy final - Fan Banter Jack Wilshere’s Luton Town come from behind and go on to beat Stockport County 3-1 in the 2026 EFL Trophy final at Wembley Stadium. Adama Sidibeh had bundles Stockport into the lead 11 minutes in, bef...

Luton come from behind and go on to beat Stockport 3-1 in the 2026 EFL Trophy final - fanbanter.co.uk/luton-come-f...

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Hull owner claims Sheff Utd win 'stolen' and makes dig at John Lundstram's hurt statement - Fan Banter Hull City owner Acun Ilicali claims they had a win against Sheff Utd ‘stolen’ and he also makes a dig at John Lundstram’s hurt statement. Accidentally caught the Lundstram tackle while filming some cr...

Hull owner claims Sheffield United win 'stolen' and makes dig at John Lundstram's hurt statement - fanbanter.co.uk/hull-owner-c...

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Rochdale keep title hopes alive with late comeback after York put pressure on with win - Fan Banter Rochdale kept their National League title hopes alive with a late comeback after York put pressure on with their own win earlier in the day. An extraordinary promotion battle, every week, it’s either ...

Rochdale keep title hopes alive with late comeback after York put pressure on with win- fanbanter.co.uk/rochdale-kee...

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Gary Rowett fumes at 'irresponsible' moment as defeat to Swansea sees Leicester in deep trouble - Fan Banter Gary Rowett fumes at an ‘irresponsible’ moment as a 1-0 defeat to Swansea sees Leicester City in deep trouble. Eom Ji-sung got onto a stray Leicester pass from a free-kick, before going on a brilliant...

Gary Rowett fumes at 'irresponsible' moment as defeat to Swansea sees Leicester in deep trouble - fanbanter.co.uk/gary-rowett-...

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Fans hit back at Morecambe club statement after relegation from the National League - Fan Banter Fans hit back at the latest club statement issued by Morecambe after relegation from the National League was confirmed. Going into Saturday, we knew that Morecambe would be relegated to their lowest l...

Fans hit back at Morecambe club statement after relegation from the National League - fanbanter.co.uk/fans-hit-bac...

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Steve Cotterill fights back tears after Cheltenham confirm EFL safety with 4-0 win at Walsall - Fan Banter An emotional Steve Cotterill fights back tears after Cheltenham Town confirm EFL safety with a 4-0 win at Walsall. Cheltenham ran riot in the second half, a dominating performance with goals from Harry Ashfield (56′), Isaac Hutchinson (63′), George Miller (69′) and Josh Martin (90+3′). The result takes Cheltenham sit 19th in the League Two […]

Steve Cotterill fights back tears after Cheltenham confirm EFL safety with 4-0 win at Walsall - fanbanter.co.uk/steve-cotter...

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#NotAPoundInTheGround - Liverpool fans explain decision to protest against ticket price rises - Fan Banter #NotAPoundInTheGround – Liverpool fans explain the decision to protest against ticket price rises planned for the next three seasons. The Spirit of Shankly supporters group have urged those at the game against Fulham on Saturday evening to buy food and drinks from local Anfield area businesses instead of inside the stadium. The protest could also […]

#NotAPoundInTheGround - Liverpool fans explain decision to protest against ticket price rises - fanbanter.co.uk/notapoundint...

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The Town are staying up, the Town are staying up... It has been an awful, awful season and a half of football, but today's Shrewsbury Town win over Oldham Athletic has finaly given us something to celebrate - no double dip relegation for us! Well done to Gavin Cowan and the lads 💙🧡 #Salop #STFC

Ipswich retake 2nd, Southampton come from behind to win, Pompey beat Boro, huge blow for Leicester - Fan Banter Ipswich retake 2nd, Southampton come from behind to win, Pompey beat Boro with a 97th minute winner and a huge blow for Leicester. Ipswich Town moved into the Championship automatic promotion places after they beat local rivals Norwich City 2-0 at Carrow Road. Coventry City’s wait for a return to the Premier League goes on, […]

Ipswich retake 2nd, Southampton come from behind to win, Pompey beat Boro, huge blow for Leicester - fanbanter.co.uk/ipswich-reta...

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PHOTOS: Away Fans in the Stands – 11th April 2026 - Fan Banter Time for photos of away fans in the stands, we will be taking a look at all the different ones at this week’s English football matches. Lots of travelling supporters are still able to attend fixtures up and down the country this month, but there is a disruption to keep in mind due various traffic […]

PHOTOS: Away Fans in the Stands – 11th April 2026 - fanbanter.co.uk/photos-away-...

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Boos after Arsenal's title hopes take damaging blow while Bournemouth boost European push - Fan Banter There were boos after Arsenal’s title hopes take a damaging blow while Bournemouth boost their European push with a 2-1 win. Bournemouth went ahead on the 17th minute thanks to Eli Junior Kroupi. Alex Howell, an Arsenal reporter for BBC Sport, said that the Bournemouth fans could be heard singing ‘second again, ole ole’ On […]

Boos after Arsenal's title hopes take damaging blow while Bournemouth boost European push - fanbanter.co.uk/boos-after-a...

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