Online makes the workings of academia harder, not easier
The great loss is the more subtle stuff, such as arching an eyebrow at a pal when Professor X starts droning on
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Early career researchers doubt fairness of promotion processes
Major UK survey finds established staff much more likely to have confidence in university over progression issues
Third of academics ‘want live lectures to stay online’ post-Covid
Survey for regulator finds teaching staff more likely to lack access to right technology and support compared with students, and are less confident in their skills
Call to end gender quotas in Chinese university admissions
Female students face barriers in fields such as military studies and mining
Strike warning over Birmingham’s ‘up or out’ probation plan
Union claims new career framework could result in academics being dismissed if they do not make senior lecturer within five years, but university says sanctions will be used rarely
Minority academics face dual pandemics of Covid-19 and racism
All faculty endure mounting stress over online instruction, but BAME academics face an even more precarious situation
UK launches national centre to accelerate AI use in universities
Team of experts will pilot AI products and provide support and training to institutions
Equality law threatens US religious colleges’ public funding
Rising public support for barring discrimination against LGBTQ people
Ireland’s once all-male sector leadership nears gender equality
Minister behind gender equality plan reflects on influx of female university presidents ahead of Trinity College Dublin’s provost election
US lawmakers cross party lines in major research funding push
China concern drives leaders of both parties to propose nearly doubling National Science Foundation budget
