The season of goodwill is upon us once more. But in an era of hyper-competition, does academic kindness extend beyond passing round the nuts at the departmental Christmas party? Six scholars recount...
Craig Poku was the only black PhD student in his department. He reflects on how black British doctoral students can navigate the challenges they face
Irina Dumitrescu’s tips for ‘upward toxicity’ was THE’s most-read article of 2019. But it doesn’t have to be this way, says John Tregoning
Universities must face up to some legitimate complaints, but they can also play a key role in helping the new government meet its ambitions, says Alistair Jarvis
Being transparent about the existence of poor-quality provision is essential if we are to tackle it effectively, says Nicola Dandridge
Strikes threaten to spill into the new year, as little progress made in dispute
Campus demonstrations oppose controversial new citizenship legislation
2020 federal spending plan boosts student aid and research spending
Some traditional marketing-focused courses replaced by programmes emphasising environmental studies and social responsibility
Civil service hostility, legislative complexity and political naivety keep restructure in the slow lane
New rules at Murdoch limit staff members who senators can speak to and remove obligation to report corruption to external watchdog
Average remuneration across mission group stands at £348,090, or £356,450 including pension contributions
You have spent three years thinking your life will be perfect after you submit your thesis. But it isn’t true, says Petra Boynton
Altmetric list of scholarship getting the most online attention shows that authenticity in science, and society more generally, is major theme of the year
Event will explore how universities can contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 16