Staff mental health and well-being
Mental health policies need to be more than just a ‘tick-box’ exercise or risk falling flat, university HR leaders say
Founder of support group urges more consistent approach to handling bereavement at universities because staff can feel ‘awkward’ talking about death
The fact that now-established academics survived a system built on overwork does not make it fair or well designed. We must change it, says Yu Tao
Disney’s latest film highlights that behind symbolic progress on ‘complex’ issues often lies a fear of genuine change, says Éile Rasmussen
Beijing’s drive for technological self-reliance blamed for high-pressure academic environment as data suggest more academics are struggling to cope
Minister aims to bring academia in line with other regulated professions after outcry over harassment within universities
Many universities already factor school violence records into admissions ahead of nationwide roll-out but scholars fear move reinforces inequalities
National University of Singapore scraps policy that allowed one work from home day because of the ‘value of in-person interactions’
