The next step in eradicating sexism from science is for colleagues to start calling out harassment when they see it.
By Athene Donald
In their desperation to secure ‘bums on seats’, some universities are killing academic endeavour and damaging career prospects.
By Robert Allison
John Ross examines what Jacinda Ardern’s policy might mean for institutions, employers and students.
By John Ross Twitter: @JohnRoss49
Experts predict ripple effect from ruling against Canadian university.
By Ellie Bothwell Twitter: @elliebothwell
Analysis of Italian PhD graduates finds that the ‘milk’ as well as the ‘cream’ leave.
By David Matthews Twitter: @DavidMJourno
Leading critic of marketised higher education takes aim at external appointment of vice-chancellors and the ‘student experience’.
By Matthew Reisz Twitter: @MatthewReiszTHE
Immer mehr Menschen in Deutschland absolvieren ein duales oder berufsbegleitendes Studium. Studierende schätzen besonders die Verbindung von Theorie und Praxis. Die Doppelbelastung aus Job und Studium ist aber auch sehr stressig, wie...
weiterlesenClaudia, 27, ist wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin an der Uni und verdient 1.400 Euro. Nach der Promotion will sie aus der Wissenschaft aussteigen – und Lehrerin werden.
Von Matthias Kreienbrink
Small colleges are renting out dormitory rooms, licensing coffins and selling their own ketchup.
By Jon Marcus