What are you reading? – 1 March 2021
Our regular look over the shoulders of our scholar-reviewers
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Many science courses ‘fail to improve critical thinking’
Major study finds major differences in academic development across China, India, Russia and the US
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Emerging Economies University Rankings 2021: methodology
The Emerging Economies University Rankings 2021 focus on a unique group of institutions. To ensure that they are judged properly, we adjust the performance indicators in our World University Rankings
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Virtual conferences prioritised under Glasgow’s green plan
Researchers at Scottish university urged to avoid travel ‘wherever possible’ under new strategy designed to make institution carbon-free within a decade
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NIH director ‘truly sorry’ for ‘structural racism’ in funding
Health research funder promises broad attack on racial inequality
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ߣߣÊÓƵn Liberals ‘rejected founder’s higher education ideals’
Liberal politicians glorify Robert Menzies but few share his love for universities, says former Melbourne v-c Glyn Davis
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Salaries the priority as India mulls role of new research funder
New funding should be used to lure researchers from industry and overseas, experts say
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Sweden mulls law change to fight online hate against researchers
Academics and public health officials quit Covid-19 research or need police protection after attracting threats
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As a teacher with dyslexia, I found the move online eye-opening
Many of us with learning disabilities struggle to process hour-long lecture recordings but pedagogical flexibility and online support offer new ways ahead, says Gemma Ahearne
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US college trustees must push back on tuition fee increases
Too many trustees misunderstand or forget their fiduciary responsibilities and become co-opted by institutional presidents, says James Koch
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Long-term reform debated as China prepares for more online tests
Postgraduate admissions assessments may have digital element despite falling number of Covid cases
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The developing world needs more specialist universities
Pakistan’s labour shortages illustrate that well-rounded graduates also need to be properly prepared for specific industries, says Tahir Shah
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Feedback is everywhere in academia – but more feedback is needed
John McKendrick has recently concluded that we are letting down unsuccessful job applicants by not providing full and constructive feedback