Hostage diplomacy ‘warrants academic study’ as risks increase
Better understanding of state-sanctioned hostage-taking seen as being in academics’ personal as well as professional interests, amid increased targeting of researchers
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Scientists made to declare retractions when seeking grant funding
Mandatory reporting of retractions to Indian science funding agency will force researchers to think harder about perpetrating fraud or working with serial offenders, says integrity champion
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Remote English language testing ‘not yet fit for purpose’
Rapid uptake of tests must be accompanied by stronger safeguards given risks of impersonation and unauthorised assistance, says report
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Fifth of UK universities publicly embrace ‘political neutrality’
Campaigners suggest refusing to take a stance on contentious issues may be the best way to navigate new free speech requirements
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No-confidence votes in higher education are not just theatre
Such votes have costs even when the grievances are justified, hardening factions and stifling compromise, say Michael Nietzel and Charles Ambrose
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