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Our need for unbiased, well-researched information has never been greater.
But are UK universities running the risk of institutionalising public engagement?
What is it like being an autistic academic?
Academics worldwide are calling for the US president to reconsider the executive order on immigration, which many say is damaging to research collaboration.
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.
Research looking at evidence-based teaching in higher education tends to be based more on anecdotes than on large, robust and peer-reviewed data.
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?
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?
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 feel insecure, are overwhelmed by unmanageable workloads and burdened by bureaucracy. And things are only getting worse.
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.
A few programs are leading the way to help support researchers in achieving impact.
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.
Brexit, and proposed changes to the way research is assessed, are making Britain uncompetitive in the global race for academic talent.
Australia produces thousands of PhD graduates every year but many will find it hard to secure a university career. So we should do more to help them consider a career outside of academia.
The sacking of Turkish education staff speaks to a broader agenda of control through removing educated dissident voices.
Financial incentives alone won’t increase research collaboration between universities and business. Academics say they need time, support and an environment encouraging of engagement.
Sexual harassment is a pernicious problem at universities. But not much is known in South Africa about students sexually harassing academics.
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Director of research training, Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy, School of Applied Social Sciences, Durham University
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Professor of Education and Social Justice, University of Birmingham
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Lecturer in the Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences, University of Bradford
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Lecturer in Marketing, Royal Holloway
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Deputy Director, Australian National Centre for Public Awareness of Science, Australian National University
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Associate professor in astronomy, Monash University
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Professor of Business Statistics, Melbourne Business School, The University of Melbourne
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Chair & Professor of International Business, University of Manchester
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Professor of Finance, President, UWA Academic Staff Association, University of Western Australia
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Chancellor, Western Sydney University
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Senior Lecturer, Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, Australian National University
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Lecturer, Research Education and Development, La Trobe University
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Philosopher, The University of Melbourne
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Euan Ritchie is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Centre for Integrative Ecology, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
