Last year’s scandal over the ministerial vetoing of Australian research grants coincided with the centenary of the fabled principle that politicians should keep out of such decisions. But with governments becoming increasingly ideological and desperate for innovation-fuelled growth, does scientific autonomy have a future? Rachael Pells investigates
Frank Larkins calls for more transparency in how the Excellence in Research Australia exercise uses global benchmarks to measure improvements in science and humanities research
Giving those in professional services a sense of identity and purpose in increasingly complex institutions are among keys, experts say
Book of the week: Scott Decker praises a bold attempt by economists to illuminate the American criminal justice system
Data from Times Higher Education suggest some countries may be falling behind on the number of academics in non-STEM areas
