Interview with Vanessa McBride
The astronomer discusses her calling for the stars, the importance of getting more women into senior positions in her field, and the perils of early morning Zoom calls
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Extra pay for indigenous staff recognises ‘cultural workload’
Substantial allowance ‘fair recompense’ for extra expectations on Aboriginal employees, Murdoch says
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South-east Asian currency slide could hit student mobility
Studying abroad set to become more expensive in key target markets for universities looking to diversify intakes
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The week in higher education – 25 April 2024
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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Energy saving plans required for Wellcome grant applications
Biomedical research charity asking applicants to submit sustainability plans in funding bids as UK institutions launch new green research code
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Call to train university staff how to pronounce students’ names
Study concludes that learning how to pronounce students’ names properly should be included in diversity and inclusion policies at universities ‘because it goes to the heart of people’s identities’
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Is AI the final nail in the coffin for modern languages?
Anglophone scepticism about the value of language study had been rising for many years before anyone had heard of Duolingo or ChatGPT. But while some academics believe technology will kill off...
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Faculty-administrator distrust is making US universities ungovernable
We must rethink higher education’s intellectual mission in terms that transcend Manichaean critiques of the neoliberal university, says Nicholas Dirks
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US House speaker calls for ousting of Columbia president
Top congressional Republican comes to New York City to ally himself with conservatives attacking free speech on college campuses
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Global collaborations ‘bloody complicated’ as tensions spike
University leaders warn they often find themselves stuck between the US and China
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Alan Turing Institute governance ‘not fit for purpose’
Independent review finds evidence of clear value but calls for governance and relationships to evolve, and for stronger funding settlement
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NIH raises postdoctoral salaries, but below target
Top US funding agency manages record increase in key programme for younger scientists, and sees gains in overall equity, while absorbing net cut in its annual budget
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Leeds bans ‘unfairly disparaging’ social media posts
University policy criticised for potential chilling effect, just as institutions come under renewed pressure to promote free speech
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Talking leadership: SKKU’s Ji-Beom Yoo on allowing failure
As overhaul presses staff and students to broaden horizons, president discusses handling faculty pushback, maintaining a vital Samsung partnership and dealing with disgruntled alumni