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Thumbs up for fresh formula to gauge university funding

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What's the best way to divide £8 billion (US$15 billion) in annual funding between Britain's 100-plus universities? A fresh approach to the challenge was revealed last week, and looks to have the qualified backing of academics and administrators.

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Giles, J. Thumbs up for fresh formula to gauge university funding. Nature 427, 667 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/427667b

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