Elite universities less attractive due to precarity, says v-c
Short-term contracts are leading researchers to chase more secure roles in less heralded universities, says Cardiff Met vice-chancellor
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̽»¨ÊÓƵ’s most-read articles of 2021
Reopening of international study opportunities looms large as Covid-19 continues to dominate news agenda
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Four in 10 UK PhD students ‘at high risk of suicide’, says study
Loneliness and intellectual insecurity highlighted as prime reasons for elevated suicide risk among doctoral researchers
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We’ve seen ‘The Chair’. Now it’s time for ‘The Adjunct’
Academics have acclaimed the Netflix series. But how many have noticed the absence of non-tenure-track faculty, asks Tian An Wong
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Prioritise women for research funding, Chinese universities told
Policy revamp aims to tackle gender inequality
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Research intelligence: helping postdocs find a voice
New rules will soon require UK institutions to listen to early career researchers. Jack Grove looks at how to engage a group often seen as hard to reach
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Japan ‘will miss the boat’ if it doesn’t innovate and go global
Remote research institute acts as model for cross-border innovation
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European researchers ‘losing interest’ in UK university jobs
Headhunters and scientists have reported waning interest in UK research roles, citing high cost of visas and healthcare as a key deterrent
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Careers intelligence: helping postdocs find jobs
Improving the career prospects of postdocs is now a priority of UK universities and research funders
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Cancer research leader: Covid shows value of fundamental science
Kristian Helin, incoming head of the Institute of Cancer Research, reflects on lessons learned from pandemic
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William Dalzell, 1936-2021
Tributes paid to lecturer who pushed his students to be ‘true detectives’ in helping companies solve their problems
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Online research relationships blossom in pandemic
With academic conferences on hold, novel ways of collaborating have taken off – from preprints and digital networks to AI-backed matchmaking, writes Jack Grove
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Precarity means top students quitting academia, warns OECD expert
Report author says increasing funding would only lead to more insecurity, and culture shift is needed instead
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Europe to splash €35 billion on research in pandemic stimulus
Wave of money is ‘truly unprecedented’, says Italian rectors’ head, but some worry the money is too focused on technology transfer and that national plans overlap
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Careers intelligence: how postdocs can find jobs outside the academy
Most postdoctoral researchers will end up working outside universities – postdoc adviser Emma Williams has some advice on the tricky business of applying for jobs in different sectors