‘Women’s disciplines’ get lower scores than male-dominated fields
Female and male academics alike suffer from apparent bias against female-dominated fields such as education and nursing, study suggests
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How to win the citation game without becoming a cynic
Boosting your publication metrics need not come at the expense of your integrity if you bear in mind these 10Â tips, says Adrian Furnham
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Glasgow principal Sir Anton Muscatelli announces retirement
Long-serving leader will not seek fourth term, with handover scheduled for September 2025
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The ‘Caitlin Clark effect’: a method to March Madness?
‘Clarkonomics’ has proved a big boost for local economies wherever the University of Iowa basketballer plays, and experts explain her record-breaking tournament performances have been a slam dunk for...
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Sex harassment law ‘toothless bulldog’ without presidential nod
Campus legislation passed by Nigerian senate in July 2020 still waiting for assent
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Black vice-chancellor eyes new generation of minority researchers
David Mba creates fully funded PhD studentships after taking reins at Birmingham City University
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Bemoaning students’ need to work is short-sighted and counterproductive
Students see benefits to paid work beyond the money, but they would welcome help in advocating for better pay and conditions, say six academics
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Flailing economy hurts Egyptian students and universities
Currency devaluation makes it harder for families to afford higher education, and for institutions to pay their staff
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How the anti-apartheid movement failed black South Africans
Thirty years ago this month, apartheid’s opponents declared victory and signed out. Yet racist legacies persist to this day, says Noam Schimmel
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Overseas students ‘unaware’ of Australia’s work rights backflip
Agents had not kept their clients in the loop despite pocketing thousands of dollars in fees, survey finds
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Compassion fatigue is limiting academics’ ability to care for students
University managers must be committed to cultivating a compassionate culture and building trust in the workplace, says Andrew Woon
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UK urged to signal participation in Horizon Europe successor
Stirling principal warns against repeat of post-Brexit inclusion but concedes ministers will need to see details of next framework programme
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New research partners selected to boost South Korean industry
Companies will partner with global institutions under a government plan to speed up the development of new technologies and boost international collaboration
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Bangladeshi students urge end to violent campus politics
Students concerned that High Court decision to overturn a ban on political groups at university could lead to more unrest
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New Zealand sheds scientists amid spending purge
Jobs chopped at universities, government agencies and crown research institutes