Sex harassment law ‘toothless bulldog’ without presidential nod
Campus legislation passed by Nigerian senate in July 2020 still waiting for assent
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Black vice-chancellor eyes new generation of minority researchers
David Mba creates fully funded PhD studentships after taking reins at Birmingham City University
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Bemoaning students’ need to work is short-sighted and counterproductive
Students see benefits to paid work beyond the money, but they would welcome help in advocating for better pay and conditions, say six academics
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Flailing economy hurts Egyptian students and universities
Currency devaluation makes it harder for families to afford higher education, and for institutions to pay their staff
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How the anti-apartheid movement failed black South Africans
Thirty years ago this month, apartheid’s opponents declared victory and signed out. Yet racist legacies persist to this day, says Noam Schimmel
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Overseas students ‘unaware’ of Australia’s work rights backflip
Agents had not kept their clients in the loop despite pocketing thousands of dollars in fees, survey finds
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Compassion fatigue is limiting academics’ ability to care for students
University managers must be committed to cultivating a compassionate culture and building trust in the workplace, says Andrew Woon
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UK urged to signal participation in Horizon Europe successor
Stirling principal warns against repeat of post-Brexit inclusion but concedes ministers will need to see details of next framework programme
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New research partners selected to boost South Korean industry
Companies will partner with global institutions under a government plan to speed up the development of new technologies and boost international collaboration
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Bangladeshi students urge end to violent campus politics
Students concerned that High Court decision to overturn a ban on political groups at university could lead to more unrest
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New Zealand sheds scientists amid spending purge
Jobs chopped at universities, government agencies and crown research institutes
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Bounceback in days UK academics spend at public events
Data reveals the amount of days academics devote to public events, but have scholars become ‘apathetic’ towards civic engagement activities?
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Social science impact demands faster publishing and more reproducibility
Timeliness and rigour are vital, but the publishing and incentives systems are not set up to deliver them, says Meron Wondemaghen
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Harvard to resume standardised testing in admissions
Giving a major push to a growing trend, Ivy League institution concludes that using the SAT and ACT produces a net gain in equity
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Gaza scrutiny ‘adding to pressure on university leaders’
Amid high-profile resignations, presidents face increased pressure over public statements