Precarity has a long hangover
Long after they have finally landed a full-time job, many academics still find themselves feeling insecure and guilty, says Rachel Moss
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UK simplifies application process for new research funds
Streamlined applications for grants will be trialled on two UKÂ Research and Innovation schemes
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THE Emerging Economies University Rankings 2020: methodology
Institutions in the Emerging Economies University Rankings have unique characteristics, and we reflect these in our methodology by adjusting the performance indicators in our gold standard World...
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UUK developing ‘wider framework’ on value beyond earnings
Proposed new measures, intended to ‘inform’ government, include proportion of graduates working in ‘essential public services’
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Rebalancing UK research funding regionally: how could it happen?
Rebalancing to the regions will bring a battle over ‘excellence’ and ‘place’ models, along with questions on the best mechanisms to deliver change
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One academic per university at overseas conferences, says Brazil
Ministry of Education forced to review decree that limits the number of researchers who can travel to events after outcry
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Soros university network ‘to build resilience and sustainability’
Vice-chancellor of new global alliance says network will involve ‘multilayered cooperation’ and different levels of membership
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Vibrant research cultures do not just emerge by magic
The UK’s structures for supporting and nurturing research leaders are woefully underdeveloped, says Matthew Flinders
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Academics urged to rediscover role in ‘moulding’ society
Excessive focus on teaching and research is undermining a key function of academia, inquiry to hear
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Monash to open Indonesia’s first foreign branch campus
Postgraduate-only outlet ‘the first of many to come’, says minister
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Union tries to keep members on board as more strikes near
UCU faces debate over whether to compromise on demands over pay, pensions and working conditions
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Continuous assessment ‘may be more stressful’ for students
Transition away from end-of-course exams may also increase staff workloads, says report
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We are unionist but we won’t be striking this time
Striking again would rob students of vital lecture time and damage the progress we’ve made through bargaining, says one anonymous UCU member
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King’s v-c: English sector regulation ‘may dampen creativity’
Ed Byrne warns Office for Students could be creating a model where university leaders have less freedom