Double warning on impact of overworking on academic mental health
Two new studies indicate young and female researchers are at high risk
Two new studies indicate young and female researchers are at high risk
Four experts discuss the estimated shortfall that led to strike action at UK universities
Peter Horrocks’ comments about development of learning materials branded ‘an attack on OU staff and the institution itself’
Industrial action at UK universities a ‘seminal moment’, say academics
Sophie Inge speaks to two sets of job-sharers about the pros and cons of dividing an academic role
Leading psychiatrist Sir Simon Wessely raises concern about ‘over-professionalisation and over-medicalisation of normal emotions’
UCU estimates that most UK higher education institutions use hourly paid teachers for between 15 and 40 per cent of their teaching, with an average of 27 per cent
Talks at mediation service Acas planned as strike action at UK universities enters fifth day
Group of Eight chair aims to demonstrate that the benefits of higher education outweigh the costs
Staff at 65 universities walk out over changes to Universities Superannuation Scheme
Detail, clarity and a constructive approach: all these are key to a helpful review, writes Sophie Inge
After writing The War on the Old, UCL professor turns to The War on the Young
University staff in both sectors also report deteriorating workplace conditions
Researchers have linked the rise in unrealistic expectations among students with the rise in mental health issues
Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation, funded by £1.7 billion bequest, to fund degree courses in several institutions