Why it’s a good idea to build academic alumni communities
Early career scholars, seasoned academics and institutions themselves all benefit from the creation of alumni affinity groups, writes Gretchen Dobson
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Fresh crop of Nobelists opens door to plate-glass generation
The profiles of this year’s Nobelists suggest scientists from newer, innovative institutions may soon overshadow those from more historic universities
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World mental health day: dealing with the pressures of academe
Today is World Mental Health Day, and Matthew Flinders argues that although changes in individual behaviour can help, systemic change is really needed to ease the mental health burden on academics
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Postdoc pitching competition funds ‘wild’ research proposals
Prize money of €100,000 (£88,000) handed out on basis of scholars’ three-minute spiels
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Leadership qualities do not have a gender
Obliging women to adopt ‘male’ characteristics is not just unfair – it also impoverishes university management, says Corinne Houart
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We must use the pandemic to build a more sustainable research system
Covid-19 offers universities a chance to accelerate the transition towards a more digital, open and inclusive research environment, says Cisca Wijmenga
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Should research really be part of the job description at liberal arts colleges?
Teaching-focused institutions need to concentrate on the aspects of faculty research that contribute to the student experience, says Neil Clarke
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HE financial crisis risks ‘lost generation of researchers’
Support for early career scholars must be explored to avoid research being damaged in the long term, experts warn
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Coronavirus: emergency research funds required, warns Russell Group
As UK research laboratories close, research-intensive universities call for extra funds to cover cost of disruption to science
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Trump’s ICE U-turn will not save universities from the fallout
A string of anti-immigration moves has already made the US significantly less attractive to international students, says Rajika Bhandari
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The ‘virtual academy’ must not leave the next generation behind
Young scholars’ lack of reputation and digital prominence risks seeing them excluded from online conferences, says Scott Rich
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Alleged corruption in academic appointments highlights Cameroon’s PhD glut
Doctoral graduates’ occupation of ÌÇÐÄVlog Ministry will do little by itself to solve a structural problem, says Kenneth Nsah
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ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Power of Place survey
Those planning new universities might think that a good institution will attract top staff wherever it is located. But is the quality of the environment beyond the ivory tower really so insignificant...
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Michael Wakelam, 1955-2020
Tributes paid to a researcher whose work proved a ‘game changer’ in our understanding of cellular fats
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Ten tips on applying for a postdoc fellowship
Competition for postdoctoral fellowships is fierce, so your application needs to stand out as realistic, coherent and compelling. Here, five Stanford University scientists reveal 10 tips from their...