Open Science is a Spectrum and We Must Push for Greater Inclusivity
As more of the research process is exposed, the readiness and resources of researchers and their institutions must be considered
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European Science 'Must Catch Up With China and US', Says ERC Head
Horizon Europe successor must vastly increase research funding for Europe to compete
Five Steps for Engaging Policymakers with Research
Five Steps for Engaging Policymakers with Research
Five pointers to help researchers get policymakers interested in their work, based on a guide co-created by government and academics from the University of Leeds
Want Your Research to Have an Impact on Policy? Know Your Audience
Want Your Research to Have an Impact on Policy? Know Your Audience
Politicians are novices by design, so tailoring your communications with them gives you the best chance of cutting through.
UK 'missing out on Talent' As Eastern European Enrolment Plummets
Figures suggest just a tenth of previous entrant numbers from some countries got a study visa.
US Set to Impose Limits on China's Thousand Talents Programme
Universities see room for reasonable new legal restraints on foreign-funded scientists but fear overreach as final deal comes into shape.
Bristol's Sacking of David Miller Imperils Academic Freedom
The silence of other universities about an apparent clampdown on lawful speech is a betrayal of their mission, says Jonathan Rosenhead.
Ron Daniels on the University As a Bulwark for Democracy
In the first of a new 'talking leadership' interview series, Rosa Ellis meets the Johns Hopkins University president to discuss how he is realigning the institution to educate students about democracy and encourage them to contest ideas.
Expect Strikes Before Christmas, Grady Tells UK Vice-chancellors
University and College Union general secretary says sector leaders who focused on turnout were 'not listening to a consistent message that staff have been delivering to them'.
At MIT, Arts, Humanities and STEM Fields Forge an Essential Partnership
Humanistic fields are vital to solving the world's most urgent problems; they also help students shape successful careers and meaningful lives, argue Agustín Rayo and Hashim Sarkis.
Diplomacy is Sometimes a Barrier to Progress in Universities
The tactful approach can be effective but it risks obscuring the necessity and urgency of improvements, says Chris Moore.
PhD Supervision 'undervalued' by UK Universities
UK Research Supervision Survey raises concerns about increased demands during pandemic.
'Little Sign of Progress' on UK Association to Horizon Europe
Universities in Europe 'strongly regret' that finalisation of association is still elusive 10 months after Brexit agreement.
'Time Team' Could Reveal the Future of Public Engagement
The UK archaeology programme, which is being revived on YouTube, represents an ideal to which other disciplines can aspire.
We Need Authoritarian-proof Higher Education Models
Following the military coup, Burmese faculty and students fear annihilation of a budding modern higher education system, says Kyaw Moe Tun.
Interdisciplinarity is Not About the Humanities Aping the Sciences
Interdisciplinarity is Not About the Humanities Aping the Sciences
Uncritical and misinformed imitation of physics or biology is a misconception of collaboration.
The Push for Open Access is Making Science Less Inclusive
Researchers in developing countries could be frozen out by high article charges unless wider publishing reform is undertaken, say four Brazilian researchers.
'Good Progress' on Research Excellence Framework Panel Diversity
'Good Progress' on Research Excellence Framework Panel Diversity
Female representation now proportionate to UK academia as a whole, even if ethnic minorities still fall short.
Is It Time to Reassess Student Assessment?
The pandemic has accelerated numerous experiments in assessment for the digital age, moving beyond simple knowledge recall. But is the traditional exam really obsolete? As the dust settles on another marking season, seven academics give their widely differing views.
European Research Council Bans Journal Impact Factor from Bids
For the first time prestigious funder has explicitly told academics they must not include metric when applying for grants.
Academic Freedom Must Include the Right to Criticise Employers
England's free speech bill should outlaw gag orders that stifle revelations of bad practice, says an anonymous author.
It's Time to Put an End to Mentee Abuse in Academia
NIH data hint at the extent of bullying and emotional abuse, but barriers to tackling the issue remain high, says Joanna Buscemi.
Germany Too Dependent on Confucius Institutes, Minister Warns
In unprecedented comments ahead of federal elections in September, Anja Karliczek applauds university that shuttered its institute.
Pedagogical Research Needs Clearer Standards of Excellence
Wider take-up by academics requires both relevance to specific disciplines and accessibility across disciplines, says Camille Kandiko Howson.
Three Hard Truths I Learned Before Moving to a Non-Academic Career
Three Hard Truths I Learned Before Moving to a Non-Academic Career
Your new manager likely doesn't have a PhD, and she's higher on the food chain because experience is more valued than a doctorate. Tips on becoming a more pragmatic professional when transitioning to a career outside of academia.
Threat to Pull UK out of Horizon Europe 'disproportionate'
Obstacles to finalising association agreements for EU's research programme now removed, say continental observers.
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