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Many higher education employees are headed for the exits, according to a new survey from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, which found that more than half of respondents said they were likely to look for other employment within the next 12 months.
Behind the fall of David Sabatini, 'one of the greatest scientists' of his generation.
This article reports on the results of a study looking at the benefits and problems of remote and hybrid conferences, and what the changes in recent years will mean for meetings going forward.
A proposal to change how academic performance is measured at an Australian university spurred one department into action.
Adjuncts across the region are protesting what they say are unfair working conditions
The role they play in evaluations for graduate school admissions, fellowships and jobs can be baffling.
Tulsa massacre analysis and a genetically modified mosquito release are two important updates to 2021 stories.
As Switzerland celebrates and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the federal referendum on women’s suffrage, the Swiss Science Council takes the opportunity to look back at its own history.
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.
We asked readers about their institutions' support for parents on the tenure track. There's room for improvement, they said.
Here's how Afghanistan's scholars can be supported.
How much more work can we pile on researchers?
Some scientists get involved with policy without giving up their day jobs. Others take their scientific training and move wholesale into the world of policy, taking up roles as advisors, analysts, knowledge brokers or advocates on specific issues. Adriana Bankston shares her tips and experiences on leaving academia behind and joining the fast-paced world of policy.
But for maximal benefit, more of these academic administrators need to get involved in the scholarly aspect of research.
Gemma Derrick revisits calls for a better research culture.
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.
The responsibility for better culture lies with the workplace itself. Reporting on burnout and the future of work, this article explores lasting shifts in workplace culture.
The journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones appears to be a victim of viewpoint discrimination. Academic freedom needs a vigorous defense-and not just at UNC.
