The UK has a new HE minister, again, with Michelle Donelan replacing Chris Skidmore

Mr Skidmore looked like he was going to be fun. In January, he urged uni managements to better support early-career researchers, “the future scientists we need,” (CMM January 22). CMM was so looking forward to watching how Mr Skidmore got on with the science establishment. Never mind, Ms Donelan is a critic of VC pay levels, which will be entertaining.