Former science dean ‘faked threats to gain sympathy’ Sydney academic orchestrated campaign after striking resistance to course closure By John Ross 22 July
Honorary doctorate revoked over ‘incompatible’ views Controversy over honorary degree granted by Edith Cowan University highlights the risks of awarding so many By John Ross 21 July
Covid fears for ߣߣÊÓÆµn academic detained in Myanmar Economist’s ordeal highlights the risks of lone advisory roles in unstable countries By John Ross 21 July
Covid ‘just a blip’ in rising ߣߣÊÓÆµn vice-chancellor earnings Notwithstanding their generosity in 2020, most university leaders will be back to seven-figure earnings as the crisis really bites By John Ross 21 July
ߣߣÊÓÆµn Covid research trials ‘wasteful and misdirected’ Research teams worked separately to investigate similar problems when combined studies might have delivered meaningful results By John Ross 20 July
Research intelligence: carrying out community-led research Community-led research is often seen as a social justice response to centuries of exploitative study, but exponents say it also produces better science By John Ross 20 July
New wave of redundancies sweeps ߣߣÊÓÆµn universities Hundreds of roles at risk as fresh wave of coronavirus restrictions sweeps across country By John Ross 18 July
Gender transition leave rises up ߣߣÊÓÆµn union’s agenda Paid time off for gender affirmation among the latest categories of special purpose leave demanded of universities By John Ross 15 July
How many staff does my university employ? Good luck finding out Four different datasets, four different stories: ߣߣÊÓÆµn university staffing statistics ‘impossible to reconcile’ By John Ross 14 July
Half of female carers in academia without flexible working Pandemic could reverse gender-equity advances in Asia-Pacific region, researchers warn By John Ross 12 July
Shorter registration for troubled Murdoch University ߣߣÊÓÆµn regulator allows Perth institution to address its problems behind closed doors By John Ross 8 July
Predatory journals undermining PhD by publication route ߣߣÊÓÆµn university limits journals accepted for doctorates amid mounting concern among academics By John Ross 7 July