Athena SWAN gender equity charter spreads across sector
The scheme to boost women in science is widening its impact
The scheme to boost women in science is widening its impact
Sexual harassment 'normalised' in Ghana and Tanzania, research discovers. John Morgan writes
The results show that most people in the sector enjoy their work and their colleagues, but some are happier than others
A leading feminist activist, sociologist and educator has died.Diana Leonard was born in Trinidad on 13 December 1941 but moved to England after the Second World War, where she was educated at...
Rumours that Poppleton might follow in the steps of BPP and become a "for-profit" university have been vigorously dispelled by our vice-chancellor.In a strongly worded statement unanimously described...
Scholar's vision of academy's future takes aim at 'archaic' inequalities. Rebecca Attwood writes
Study finds class and gender inequality in Ghana's and Tanzania's universities. David Matthews writes
Glass ceiling remains in place for female academics. Jack Grove reports
The viva, the final hurdle to gaining a PhD, is labour-intensive, not conducted to any national standard and is dreaded by students who fear an examiner will capriciously halt their career. Is it...
The viva, the final hurdle to gaining a PhD, is labour-intensive, not conducted to any national standard and is dreaded by students who fear an examiner will capriciously halt their career. Is it...
Miriam David’s reflections on her career as a scholar and feminist inspired her to interview a range of female academics about their paths to the getting of wisdom - and the pivotal role feminism has...
An unprecedented review of research into women in higher education in the developing world has revealed massive discrimination, including widespread sexual violence and harassment. Louise Morley,...
Excessive red tape, punishing teaching schedules and mountains of marking are all blamed for eating into academics' valuable research time, but now the finger is also being pointed at incompetent...
Overhauling classification of student achievement must occur across the sector, argue Louise Morley, Penny Burke and Vincent Carpentier Universities record and classify student achievement in many...
University of Leeds Roger Gair has been appointed to the post of University Secretary. He was previously the University Deputy Secretary. Andrew Parkinson has been appointed to the new post of...