How European academics are feeling about life in Britain a year after Brexit vote
When the political becomes personal.
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Academics fear the value of knowledge for its own sake is diminishing
Are we in danger of losing academic freedom?
Higher education reform: small changes for now but big ones to come
Hidden in the detail of the latest higher education reform package, there are talks of creating teaching-only universities.
Why it’s the right time for Australia and India to collaborate on higher education
India will soon have the largest economy in the world. A way for Australia to benefit is to collaborative with universities.
Teaching-only roles could mark the end of your academic career
Teaching-only positions are perceived as second class, with few opportunities for research or career progression.
Vice Chancellor Barney Glover says universities must stand up for facts and the truth – ‘if we don’t, who will?’
Our need for unbiased, well-researched information has never been greater.
Why universities and academics should bother with public engagement
But are UK universities running the risk of institutionalising public engagement?
Autistic academics give their thoughts on university life
What is it like being an autistic academic?
University vice chancellors say Trump order threatens global research
Academics worldwide are calling for the US president to reconsider the executive order on immigration, which many say is damaging to research collaboration.
Five things to consider when designing a policy to measure research impact
This move to measure the impact of university research on society introduces many new challenges that were not previously relevant when evaluation focused solely on academic merit.
Teaching in higher education – there isn’t enough evidence to tell us what works and why
Research looking at evidence-based teaching in higher education tends to be based more on anecdotes than on large, robust and peer-reviewed data.
How my journey to a PhD in genetics convinced me that fees mustn’t fall
Many young academics and those who might be considering an academic career will be horrified by what's unfolding at South Africa's institution. Will bright minds be lost?
Why do we still hand out honorary academic titles?
The decision to award former Prime Minister John Howard an honorary doctorate was criticised. So what are honorary titles - and why do we still have them?
Better academic support for students may help lower university attrition rates
Students feel they are not getting the support they need, despite research showing that the relationships students have with their lecturers can have a big influence over retention rates.
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Academics are unhappy – it’s time to transform our troubled university system
Academics feel insecure, are overwhelmed by unmanageable workloads and burdened by bureaucracy. And things are only getting worse.
South African academics ask Zuma to ‘stop the war’ on finance minister
A row between South Africa's finance minister and the country's Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations has prompted academics to pen an open letter asking President Jacob Zuma to intervene.
Researchers may be motivated by impact but that is not enough to achieve it
A few programs are leading the way to help support researchers in achieving impact.
Pitching and writing training for academics: a one-day masterclass with The Conversation
Do you know how to tailor and target your work to gain the attention of people beyond your own peers – including funding assessors, politicians and the media? Learn how at this one-day masterclass.
The summer when working in a British university lost its global appeal
Brexit, and proposed changes to the way research is assessed, are making Britain uncompetitive in the global race for academic talent.
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