Staff mental health and well-being

Founder of support group urges more consistent approach to handling bereavement at universities because staff can feel ‘awkward’ talking about death

The fact that now-established academics survived a system built on overwork does not make it fair or well designed. We must change it, says Yu Tao

Disney’s latest film highlights that behind symbolic progress on ‘complex’ issues often lies a fear of genuine change, says Éile Rasmussen

Beijing’s drive for technological self-reliance blamed for high-pressure academic environment as data suggest more academics are struggling to cope

Minister aims to bring academia in line with other regulated professions after outcry over harassment within universities

Many universities already factor school violence records into admissions ahead of nationwide roll-out but scholars fear move reinforces inequalities

National University of Singapore scraps policy that allowed one work from home day because of the ‘value of in-person interactions’